Awards-giving day in Garowe: PSU honors its heroes
Door: Sahro Ahmed
Blijf op de hoogte en volg Sahro Ahmed Koshin
28 Juli 2008 | Somalië, Mogadishu
Garowe, Wednesday 23rd of July 2008
Awards-giving day in Garowe: PSU honors its heroes
Awards-giving ceremony held in Garowe
Showing gratitude and appreciation is a great a multiplier of positive energy. Many tribes in Africa, and elsewhere in the world, believe that demonstrating gratitude is a blessing that people give to another. If done everyday, imagine how blessed we would feel! In that regard, showing thankfulness is a sure way of getting more out of life and leading by example.
That was definitely the enveloping spirit on Wednesday the 23rd of July at Puntland State University (PSU) in Garowe. The day marked a very special occassion in the history of the university and indeed in the history of the entire state of Puntland. 4 different categories of individuals and institutions who in one way or another contributed immensely both materially and immaterially to the institutional and intellectual advancement of the university were set in the spotlights and most importantly given a prestigious award.
The award, which can be seen in the photos below, recognized the efforts each of these individuals and institutions had made for the university over the years.
The group of 4 that were acknowledged for their outstanding work and contribution to the university were;
1. Mr. Mohamoud Noor Wardere (for, among others, doing distance lobbying and advocacy and fundraising for the university, came all the way from Minnesota to personally receive the award!)
2. Diakonia (for, among others, providing financial assistance to build the university structures)
3. Mohamed Abdullahi Ahmed (for providing land property, free of charge- how cool is that!?)
4. UNDP-Somalia (for, among others, providing financial support to the estabslishment of a Law Faculty at PSU and scholarships)
The day was moderated by Siciid Wayeel of Kaalo Relief and Development. His excellency honourable Mr. Mohamoud Sheikh Hamid gave a heart-warming speech about how appreciative he was both as an individual and a PSU representative. Miss Nimo Ahmed Mohamoud, the first female Dean Puntland Academia has ever known, profoundly enlightened the audience about the past, present and future aspirations of PSU. Also, there were former PSU lecturers who gave different speeches about, for example, the role of the Somali diaspora in contributing to the education system in Puntland.
Before the awards were handed over, information relating to background and exact contributions made by the group of 4 was presented.
It is often the case that awarding an institution for work done is not seen as such a big thing because people often take it for granted that international donor institutions should provide development assistance. The striking thing about this awards-giving ceremony was that Somali individuals were also the recipients of the PSU-2008 awards. Many young and old people in the audeince were inspired by the occasion. It’s not everyday that exciting moments take place in Somalia. I too felt a great pride in being present at the crowning of the recipients.
In my opinion, the occasion itself had many meanings. Firstly, it signified how the mere acknowledgment of showing gratitude can move societies in a totally different discourse. Second, the occassion ignited fuel for cultivating ground for potential duplication. Thirdly, if done frequently, we would be feeling so blessed everyday!
All in all, the four figures-see photos below deserve a big bravo from all of us in Puntland and in indeed in Somalia.
But most importantly we say thank you! Shukran! Asante sana! Dank jullie wel! Mahadsanid! Zikomo kwanbiri! Merci!
As Mr. Wardere rightfully said, the awards do not translate into “thank you and goodbye!” but “thank you and here is an invitation to continuing doing what you did and do more!”
And that is exactly what we expect from the recipients of the 2008 PSU-Awards!
Arios, Sah
Awards-giving day in Garowe: PSU honors its heroes
Awards-giving ceremony held in Garowe
Showing gratitude and appreciation is a great a multiplier of positive energy. Many tribes in Africa, and elsewhere in the world, believe that demonstrating gratitude is a blessing that people give to another. If done everyday, imagine how blessed we would feel! In that regard, showing thankfulness is a sure way of getting more out of life and leading by example.
That was definitely the enveloping spirit on Wednesday the 23rd of July at Puntland State University (PSU) in Garowe. The day marked a very special occassion in the history of the university and indeed in the history of the entire state of Puntland. 4 different categories of individuals and institutions who in one way or another contributed immensely both materially and immaterially to the institutional and intellectual advancement of the university were set in the spotlights and most importantly given a prestigious award.
The award, which can be seen in the photos below, recognized the efforts each of these individuals and institutions had made for the university over the years.
The group of 4 that were acknowledged for their outstanding work and contribution to the university were;
1. Mr. Mohamoud Noor Wardere (for, among others, doing distance lobbying and advocacy and fundraising for the university, came all the way from Minnesota to personally receive the award!)
2. Diakonia (for, among others, providing financial assistance to build the university structures)
3. Mohamed Abdullahi Ahmed (for providing land property, free of charge- how cool is that!?)
4. UNDP-Somalia (for, among others, providing financial support to the estabslishment of a Law Faculty at PSU and scholarships)
The day was moderated by Siciid Wayeel of Kaalo Relief and Development. His excellency honourable Mr. Mohamoud Sheikh Hamid gave a heart-warming speech about how appreciative he was both as an individual and a PSU representative. Miss Nimo Ahmed Mohamoud, the first female Dean Puntland Academia has ever known, profoundly enlightened the audience about the past, present and future aspirations of PSU. Also, there were former PSU lecturers who gave different speeches about, for example, the role of the Somali diaspora in contributing to the education system in Puntland.
Before the awards were handed over, information relating to background and exact contributions made by the group of 4 was presented.
It is often the case that awarding an institution for work done is not seen as such a big thing because people often take it for granted that international donor institutions should provide development assistance. The striking thing about this awards-giving ceremony was that Somali individuals were also the recipients of the PSU-2008 awards. Many young and old people in the audeince were inspired by the occasion. It’s not everyday that exciting moments take place in Somalia. I too felt a great pride in being present at the crowning of the recipients.
In my opinion, the occasion itself had many meanings. Firstly, it signified how the mere acknowledgment of showing gratitude can move societies in a totally different discourse. Second, the occassion ignited fuel for cultivating ground for potential duplication. Thirdly, if done frequently, we would be feeling so blessed everyday!
All in all, the four figures-see photos below deserve a big bravo from all of us in Puntland and in indeed in Somalia.
But most importantly we say thank you! Shukran! Asante sana! Dank jullie wel! Mahadsanid! Zikomo kwanbiri! Merci!
As Mr. Wardere rightfully said, the awards do not translate into “thank you and goodbye!” but “thank you and here is an invitation to continuing doing what you did and do more!”
And that is exactly what we expect from the recipients of the 2008 PSU-Awards!
Arios, Sah
-
28 Juli 2008 - 13:07
Asli:
woow, luv garowe!
viva garowe! -
28 Juli 2008 - 13:48
Mohamed:
Thanks to Hamid for all his great work...behind a great movement is a great man or woman. -
28 Juli 2008 - 14:24
Shukri H.:
I am so proud of you Sahro for sharing positive news from Puntland with us who r miles apart.
I am also proud of all the winners.
congrats.. -
28 Juli 2008 - 14:25
Daahir:
it is getting more and more exciting in Garoe.
-
28 Juli 2008 - 14:27
Daahir:
it is getting more and more exciting in Garoe.
-
28 Juli 2008 - 14:28
Daahir:
it is getting more and more exciting in Garoe.
-
28 Juli 2008 - 14:34
Daahir:
it is getting more and more exciting in Garoe.
-
28 Juli 2008 - 18:30
Aloys:
Thanks Sahro for the interesting news. I am very proud of and your work. I wish sucess ahead. -
28 Juli 2008 - 22:12
Rahma:
Wow, Sahro, the work you are doing is so wonderful. I loooove the pictures and feel sooo jealous that I can't be there with you. Keep up the good work and I hope our paths will cross again sometime in the future.
Salams from Chicago :) -
01 Augustus 2008 - 13:22
Salams:
Thanks sahra for the amazing & interesting news,and am also proud u r a great women .
it's hawa advocy group
malaysia -
03 Augustus 2008 - 08:09
Idris Nigeria:
My Dear Sahro am proud of you. you are doing great please keep up this good work.
Cheers -
03 Augustus 2008 - 09:31
Shukri:
Ooh sahra macaanto, this is great. wallahi i am proud of you and of puntland. Please PSU keep on awarding your heroes. -
10 Augustus 2008 - 20:41
Abdurahman:
waa qatar sawiradan macaanka -
28 Augustus 2008 - 09:01
Max'ud Xaji:
Marka hore waan kusalaamay miss sahro
Magacaygu waa maxud A. cabdibaydhabo(lafoole)
Gudoomiyaha URURKA DHALINYARADA SOOMAALIYEED ee SOYDO ee xaruntiisu ahayd minisoota e cariga mareekanka balse xilka dhowaan laygu wareejiyay loona sooraray magaalada Bossaso ee PL balse uu SOMALI YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ORG.uu ufuranyahay qofkasta oo soomaaliyeed maadaama uuyahay urur heer qaran ah..CONTUCT. lafoole15@hotmail.com/gmail.com waxaan aad kuugu hambalyaynaayaa sawiradan aad soo ururisay ee bilicda qurxoon ee deegaanada puntland balse waaxaan se kuugu boorin lahaa inaad kadhigto mid heer qaran ah -
31 Augustus 2008 - 23:20
Cutie:
wallaahi these pics are the most beautiful of somalia which is more valuable than the rest of the country anyways am proud of puntland. -
01 Oktober 2008 - 01:47
Jaml:
garowe is the best city in puntland and next 10yer will be came like cities of the world -
07 Oktober 2008 - 05:03
Alfreda:
Hi Sahro,
Quite silent,
Everything okay -
05 December 2008 - 21:06
Carly:
Hi Sahro! When can we read your next blog posting? So interesting to be able to read about your work in Somalia. Especcially about the "bridge project" by the iron ladies. A totally different world. Tell me more about it! x Carly (PDOO 2007)
Reageer op dit reisverslag
Je kunt nu ook Smileys gebruiken. Via de toolbar, toetsenbord of door eerst : te typen en dan een woord bijvoorbeeld :smiley
