A shortage of information on autism spectrum disorders has also spawned stigma within the Somali community. While many affected families struggle to find appropriate care for their children, ...

She says data suggests Somali children are more likely to be diagnosed with autism. "Even as high some will say as one in ...

Somalia has not agreed to abide by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. See also: BBC Special Report: 'War in the Horn of Africa' Whole class: Read 'The Somali ballad' (First of all ...

“The group should immediately stop abducting children and release all children in their ranks. The Somali government should ensure these children are not sent into harm’s way.” Bader adde ...

Against this backdrop, Mercy Corps, in partnership with Educate A Child (EAC), and implemented in consortium with Mercy USA, has led the Wax Bar Carruurta Soomaaliyeed, also known as the Educate ...

“Last year, we sponsored eight Somali children to undergo heart surgery in Italy, and this year, we brought the expertise to our hospitals. This is just the beginning of a broader effort to ensure ...

"Last year, we sponsored eight Somali children to undergo heart surgery in Italy, and this year, we brought the expertise to our own hospitals. This is just the beginning of a broader effort to ...