Saturday, August 3, 2024
Somali children dream of a hunger-free future during launch of World Vision's ENOUGH campaign
Somali children envision a future where no child in Somalia goes to bed hungry and every child thrives with proper nutrition. On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, we launched the ENOUGH Campaign in Mogadishu. The launch was well-attended, with representation from the Government, including the Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia as the Chief Guest, distinguished ministers and members of parliament, UN country representatives from WFP, OCHA, UNICEF, and FAO, civil society organizations, local and international organizations, children's rights advocates, donors, and World Vision East Africa Region leadership.
We had the great honor of listening to children who spoke powerfully, challenging leaders present that words alone were not enough and it was time to translate the commitments made into reality for the Somali children. From their speeches to the entertainment to their call to action, children expressed to attendees the Somalia they would like to see and grow up in: a Somalia where no child suffers any longer.
“We, on behalf of the children of Somalia, stand united with a plea from our hearts. Despite the challenges we face in Somalia, we dream of a future where no child in Somalia goes to bed hungry, where every child thrives with proper nutrition, and where our voices echo in the halls like this and in the forums of decision-making,” 11-year-old Hawa declared
