Sahnun Hassan Mohamud

Somalia's Forgotten Children

Sahnun writes about the challenges and uncertainty facing youth in Somalia. Following the strong example of his mother and other activists, Sahnun recently started his own NGO to build schools for children in a country ravaged by war and poverty.

2010
Annandale High School, Annandale, VA
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  • Favorite Book: The Kite Runner
  • Favorite Sport: Track (Long Distance)
  • Favorite Music: Rap & Hop-Hop

My future goal is to return to Somalia and help rebuild the country through educating the people.