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http://www.hiiraan.com/news2/2010/jan/d ... _year.aspxIt was on the happy occasion of witnessing the graduation of the second class of doctors at Banadir University that he died a “shahiid” (a martyr). Seldom does a person’s name foretell his or her fate. Dr. Mohamed Aden Warsame, popularly known as “Dr. Shahiid,” was among the few whose names predicted their fate: On December 3rd, 2009, a suicide bomber targeted him and others at an event meant to celebrate the new brass of doctors he helped to nurture.
Hiiraan Online recognizes Dr. Shahiid, may Allah bestow his soul in the eternal mercy, as the Person of Year 2009 for his remarkable contribution to the welfare of the ill and others in need; for successfully training dozens of young doctors who are currently serving their people across the nation; for withstanding the savagery of the senseless conflict, and, more importantly, for eventually paying the ultimate price: his life.
No award can exact Dr. Shahiid’s deposit to the human capital of Somalia. Nevertheless, we dedicate this small token to his remarkable life, and to the dozens of innocent students, young doctors, professors, parents and government ministers who also lost their lives the December 3rd bombing at Hotel Shamow.
While some devoted their energy to wreck havoc, Dr. Shahiid and others like him relentlessly pursued to heal both the body and the soul of the Somali people. We keep this martyr in our prayers, and we ask our readers to join us in that mission.
this folks are the real heroes of somalia today 
Dr.Yahye Ali Ibrahim the President of UNISOWe are living in a contemporary world, of progress and innovation, where the keys to success lie with the ability to create new knowledge and discover new ideas. Everything we know about today's economy, technology, engineering, global competitiveness, health and social well-being tells us that investment in our human capital, particularly in the higher education of our citizens, is one of the best and most prudent investments any society can make.
A university education provides students with more than just a body of knowledge or an area of expertise. It provides the tools for a life of continuous learning, the skills of creativity, problem-solving and leadership. Never has a university education been more important or valuable than its today.
We began five years ago as a university of Somalia, to serve the educational needs of students living in Somalia. As we grew in size, the 2006 TNG v Islamists clashes had destroyed the university compound and driven many students out of educational circles.
Nevertheless, the University of Somalia has now fortunately reestablished its credibility and reputation through hardships and regained strength to achieve its mission like any other university in a war torn country. .
Our commitment to our students is unrelenting. Over the last 10 months we have invested heavily in enhancing the student experience, including a step that no other university has ever taken. We have set up a well functioning computer lab and clinical laboratory.
The University of Somalia represents a new generation of universities. It draws from the past and designs the future. But it lives and breathes in the present. Through the University of Somalia, students become vitally connected to the world they inhabit - a world of ideas of challenges and possibilities.
The University will create a new model for higher education and will produce the minds that would shape the modern industrial world.
I invite you to become part of our mission and build for yourself a bright future with promise and potential.
http://www.ardaa.org/site/index.php?opt ... Itemid=134The focus of ARDAA is resources and development. It is a Unifying Force for Adel Community The community in the diaspora will raise funds for the implementation of vital projects in the regions, and ARDAA, being the umbrella organization set up to create socio-economic development projects in the Adal regions, coordinates these efforts through training, capacity building, leadership development, public relations and advocacy.
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I love to contribute to people like them... 
But the medal goes to Reer Borame, they are always the best of Somalis...We need to follow their footsteps 
