http://content.hirda.org/hirda/ News about Hirda, projects and events en maartje@blijlevenmedia.nl http://content.hirda.org/hirda/newsitems/ni000210 Every year a lot of students after graduating from Secondary schools in somalia do not get the opportunity to further their education. This is because of the financial constrains that faces students and their families. These students do not also find jobs to do. Based on this problem HIRDA has over the years been lobbying to ensure that a certain number of students each year get the opportunity to pursue their education. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:00:00 CET hirda/images/activities/dugsiga-sare-thin-5.jpg June 29, 2010 http://content.hirda.org/hirda/newsitems/ni000209 HIRDA had the opportunity to participate in Oxfam-Novib,s KIC (Knowledge Infrustracture with and between Counterparts) exchange programme that was organized between Somali Education Program Group (SEPROG) a network organization based in Somalia and Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA) also a network organization based in Nigeria. The programme was held on 19th - 31st of May, 2010. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:00:00 CET hirda/images/activities/fieldvisit-thin-3.jpg June 29, 2010 http://content.hirda.org/hirda/newsitems/ni000208 Twenty ophans (20) who are students from HIRDA schools in Somalia have been awarded a scholarhip by KAAH EXPRESS a remittance company which has offices in Den Haag and Tilburg , the Netherlands. The Scholarship is aimed at enabling these ophans to go through their education and also ease the financial burden that normally prevents them from attaining education to a good level. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:00:00 CET hirda/images/activities/kaahexpress-thimult.png June 25, 2010 http://content.hirda.org/hirda/newsitems/ni000205 The HIRDA Soccer summer Tournament was first held in May 2008 as part of HIRDA,s goal to engage the youth in development by organizing a football tournment among the youth in the Netherlands. We believe that sports is a tool through which we can meaningfully encourage and engage the youth to participate in development activities and initiatives both in their countries of origin as well as countries of residence. This years tournament was a huge success, and a decision was made to continue holding it yearly. The tournament was organised this year on Sunday 16th May and total of 8 teams competed during the one day tournament which included approximately 100 players taking part in over 24 matches. Fri, 21 May 2010 12:00:00 CET hirda/images/sport/webka.jpg May 21, 2010 http://content.hirda.org/hirda/newsitems/ni000204 Education is a basic human right for all children, including those in conflict affected countries. Education is not a relief activity; it is central to human and national development. Armed conflict creates large populations of displaced people and exposes children to serious risks. These premises formed the basis on which HIRDA organized the workshop entitled “Enabling education in conflict-affected African countries: delivering quality education, is it possible?”during the just ended Africa Day 2010, in Den Haag, The Netherlands. Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:00:00 CET hirda/images/education/tn_hirda_education_10002.jpg April 26, 2010 http://content.hirda.org/hirda/newsitems/ni000203 The Africa day is the largest national public event on Africa and development cooperation in The Netherlands, with more than 50 political debates, workshops, lectures, and cultural programs. Evert vermeer stichting (EVS) organizes this event yearly. Africa day attracts over 2,000 visitors each year, over 150 national and international guest speakers, and fifty cooperation organisations contribute to this event. HIRDA is one of the organisations that will be organising workshops during the Africa day this year. Our workshop is entitled “Enabling education in conflict-affected African countries: delivering quality education, is it possible?” Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:00:00 CET hirda/images/sport/tn_img_3151.jpg April 13, 2010 http://content.hirda.org/hirda/newsitems/ni000196 ‘Education for Girls in Africa’ was the title of the unique event of African Dinning 1 organised by Hirda on the 4th of March 2010 in Amsterdam. Hirda is an organization that encourages education and gender equality in East Africa, especially in Somalia and focuses to develop the reconstruction of Somalia. This event was aimed to enhance the involvement of African Women Diaspora and International organization to work towards increasing education opportunity and equality for girls in Africa. Hirda’s director, Fatumo Farah has opened the event with warm welcoming to the guest and was hosted by the TV presenter Andrew Makkinga, originally from Uganda. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:00:00 CET hirda/images/fgm/tn_african-dining-1.jpg March 11, 2010 http://content.hirda.org/hirda/newsitems/ni000187 AMSTERDAM- The Amsterdam Futsal Tournament (AFT) was held on the 26 and 27 2009 in Sporthallen Zuid in Amsterdam -Zuid. The yearly event initiated and organized by HIRDA to increase the participation of youth in sports en development work. The tournament was an exciting one whereby 16 teams from Holland and abroad fought for the championship. Eventually the Rotterdam team succeeded to win the cup, followed by number two team Vlaardingen and debutant Reeuwijck. Top player of the tournament Warsame Dahir Arey (24- years old) of the Rotterdam team; ‘ the only reason I could have played that good was because of my team who gave me confidence!’ Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:00:00 CET hirda/images/sport/tn_img_2150.jpg January 12, 2010 http://content.hirda.org/hirda/newsitems/ni000186 HIRDA is proud to present the fifth tournament ‘‘Amsterdam Futsal Tournament 2009’’ the tournament will be held on the 26th and 27th of Dec 2009. This tournament comes among the tournaments which HIRDA held since 2005, therefore after five years of spontaneous success of the tournaments. see: amsterdam-tournament.hirda.org Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:00:00 CET hirda/images/common/tn_koopka-aft.jpg December 17, 2009 http://content.hirda.org/hirda/newsitems/ni000183 The HIRDA peace & Development Cup: Final Match was held in the big football ground in the district Abudwaaq, as a result of the cup which 12 teams participated, Nearly Hundreds of football fans watched the games during the competition, the objective of the tournament is to get people closer in Somalia, which continues to fragment as it descends further into violence, mayhem and misery. HIRDA believes that sport is one the best ways to bring people together away from conflicts & war. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:00:00 CET hirda/images/sport/tn_20.jpg December 3, 2009 http://content.hirda.org/hirda/newsitems/ni000176 What do African diaspora really think about development Aid itself? It is always about Africans, but they rarely come to the word themzelf. Is the development aid necessity or even fatal? Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:00:00 CET hirda/images/mch/tn_hirda_mch_10.jpg November 20, 2009 http://content.hirda.org/hirda/newsitems/ni000175 HIRDA foundation hosted on 17 September 2009 an Iftar gathering for Somali community in the Netherland. The purpose of the iftar was to raise awareness of the basic eduction in Somalie and to strengten the network of the community in the Netherland. The motto of the gathering was “education for all”. The Iftar were attended more than 50 Somali prominent community members and somalie elders Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:00:00 CET hirda/images/common/tn_iftar1.jpg September 24, 2009 http://content.hirda.org/hirda/newsitems/ni000174 During the international day of peace on September 21 there will be a big peace-event organized at het Plein, next to the parliament building in the Hague . The event will include a mix of serious topics during interactive debates and live entertainment with Pete Philly and Perquisite and DJ Billy the Klit. Admittance is free, Afternoon program will be indoors. For more information check www.hip-day.com Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:00:00 CET hirda/images/common/tn_peace-logo.png September 17, 2009 http://content.hirda.org/hirda/newsitems/ni000172 The 21,000 long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLINs) from UNICEF were distributed by HIRDA in Sakow and 121 surrounding villages in Middle Juba districts in Augustus. HIRDA health team were also sent to that district to teach people on the importance of LLIN use; how to hang the nets and the danger of malaria. The team also gave information about the prevention techniques Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:00:00 CET hirda/images/activities/tn_foto-news-page.jpg September 10, 2009 http://content.hirda.org/hirda/newsitems/ni000161 Africans in the diaspora are increasingly being recognised as valuable actors in development. Their stories show us that their seemingly small contributions can have a great impact on the lives of people here and in Africa. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:00:00 CET hirda/images/common/tn_african_diaspora_20x20night.jpg August 25, 2009 http://content.hirda.org/hirda/newsitems/ni000153 Through out 2008, lawlessness and insecurity has led humanitarian situation in Somalia to deteriorate to a new dimension. Daily fighting between Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and the opposition has created a massive displacement on a scale never seen before in Somalia.Thousands of families in Mogadishu were forced to flee from their homes and seek shelter to makeshift camps through out the country (especially around Mogadishu and through out Central & Southern Somalia). Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:00:00 CET hirda/images/relief/tn_fooddistribution6.bmp June 22, 2009 http://content.hirda.org/hirda/newsitems/ni000149 Team Amrsfort has won on Sunday 24 May Hirda Amsterdam summer Tournament 2009. The tournament was organized HIRDA foundation and ASDA Foundation. The organizations want to involve the young Somalis and Ghanaians in development aid through sports. Moreover the foundations want to build a peace network for the Somali and Ghanaians youth in the Netherlands. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:00:00 CET hirda/images/sport/tn_amsfrt_wins_hirda_tournament.jpg June 1, 2009 http://content.hirda.org/hirda/newsitems/ni000148 HIRDA has participated Africa day at 25 April 2009 which was held in the Hague high school in the Netherlands. Evert Vermeer stichting organises once a year Africa day in the month April to get attention for the continent. This day means a lot for the whole continent, because people were given a lot information about development in Africa. Fri, 15 May 2009 12:00:00 CET hirda/images/sport/tn_img_3114.jpg May 15, 2009 http://content.hirda.org/hirda/newsitems/ni000135 Hirda changes education system. The three-year program is changed from 2008 to 2010. Henceforth, Hirda covers part of the education costs. Hirda paid the complete cost of the three-year education programme that lasted from 2004 to 2007 including salaries, books etc. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:00:00 CET hirda/images/hirda-team-somalia/tn_sending-somali-diaspora-to-.jpg April 20, 2009 http://content.hirda.org/hirda/newsitems/ni000134 Migrants International Day was celebrated worldwide on Thursday the 18th of December 2008. It was also celebrated in The Netherlands. HIRDA, a member of the Diaspora Forum for Development (DFD) attended the event organised by DFD in The Hague. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:00:00 CET hirda/images/hirda-team-somalia/tn_sending-hirda-staff-to-part.jpg December 18, 2008 http://content.hirda.org/hirda/newsitems/ni000133 Hirda foundation celebrated her 10th anniversary together with the foundation Doses of Hope, a Somalia-Dutch Development Organisation on the 30th of May 2008. DOH does her work especially in the Northern part of Somalia also called Somaliland. Fri, 30 May 2008 12:00:00 CET hirda/images/hirda-youth/tn_hirda-youth_3.jpg May 30, 2008