True stories from the Somali people

As a child, I lived as a nomad in the desert of Somalia. After the death of my mother, I was sent to an orphanage in Mogadishu before fleeing the Somali civil war and eventually coming to North America as a refugee.

My memoir, The Last Nomad, details my amazing journey. But mine is just one of thousands of stories of brave, resilient people overcoming stark adversity. I am passionate about collecting and archiving these true, untold stories of the Somali people. With the help of my team both in Somalia and the US, we collect, translate and illustrate these stories to share with the rest of the world.

It takes time, energy and money to get these stories to you. The best way to support us is to share these stories with social media, write reviews, and let friends, high schools and universities know about my book, The Last Nomad.

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  • Horrific Lion Attack

    Horrific Lion Attack

    When I was a young man, I decided to visit my nomadic relatives who lived deep in the Somali desert. I had never traveled so far from my village and...

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  • Sun of the West

    Sun of the West

    Salute the Sun of the west.I made it to the top of the hill, allured by your beauty and abundance. Sickness has weakened my once vibrant body, so I have come...

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  • What is That Shadowy Figure in the Distance?

    What is That Shadowy Figure in the Distance?

    “Hey Masfal, what is that walking toward us?” I asked, as I led the male camel forward. Masfal and I slowed our pace and stopped every few steps, trying to...

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