Somalia: Blog Day One - Leaving the Netherlands for Somalia

Fatumo Farah is the director of the diaspora development organization HIRDA and a mother of three children. She is returning to her country of origin, Somalia, after 18 years to assess the situation for drought victims in southern central Somalia, especially in the Gedo region which is one of the most affected areas.

Today is the day that I am returning to my country of origin after spending 18 years abroad. I am at Schiphol airport in the departure lounge with my husband and three children.

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