Ilwad Elman grew up like an “average” girl in peaceful Canada, but at 19 heard the call to go back to her native Somalia to work fearlessly for peace, equality and economic empowerment in a nation still struggling with Al-Shabab, patriarchal attitudes, and gender-based violence.
Eight years later, she has helped bring about unprecedented legal and societal changes while serving as a director at the Elman Peace Center, which rehabilitates former child soldiers and victims of sexual violence.
Together, we take a journey through the young leader's story from Somalia to Ottawa and back.
A must listen for all Young African youths especially those in the diaspora. Full interview on link below / ilwad-elman
8 сен 2024
