What is it that makes the people of Khaatumo so self-sufficient? This time last year the region was engulfed in turmoil. Today they laid the foundation stone for new 350 km road all the way to Erigavo to funded by local businessmen and communities. Today, Laascaanood has been largely rebuilt. Businesses being registered. New buildings have been built, the city is buzzing with new confidence and growth as a locals return, open shops.
All of this was done in a 1 year with the help of its residents and diaspora. Without any foreign or national assistance.
You won't see any Oxfam, World in Vision or UN aid dependency nonsense like you do in other parts of Somalia. No pictures with people lining up next to a water borehole for international aid appeals or destitute people with pots to receive aid from UsAid or Emirates or other rubbish.
This is a great spirit and way of thinking. Self reliance, self sufficiency.
People paying income, corporate and vat taxes to build infrastructure, community services, development and growth. Is the future.
All of this was done in a 1 year with the help of its residents and diaspora. Without any foreign or national assistance.
You won't see any Oxfam, World in Vision or UN aid dependency nonsense like you do in other parts of Somalia. No pictures with people lining up next to a water borehole for international aid appeals or destitute people with pots to receive aid from UsAid or Emirates or other rubbish.
This is a great spirit and way of thinking. Self reliance, self sufficiency.
People paying income, corporate and vat taxes to build infrastructure, community services, development and growth. Is the future.