Himilo Microfinance welcomed a distinguished group from the USA to explore collaboration on using the economic potential of the Somali diaspora for sustainable development.
July 9, 2023 – Garowe: Himilo Microfinance, headquartered in Garowe, welcomed a distinguished group from the United States. Among them were Sheikh Tawakal Ismail, a well-known Sheikh and community leader from Minnesota, and Ali Isse, who is a deputy director of the congresswoman’s office. Drs. Ikraan and Marwa from the Minnesota Global Health Alliance (GHA), a community-based non-governmental organization committed to addressing global health disparities.
GHA was founded by a group of individuals with diverse backgrounds united by a common goal of enhancing healthcare. GHA provides essential services aimed at addressing healthcare disparities globally. It offers vital services intended to alleviate healthcare inequities in the United States and around the world.
The meeting addressed the importance of leveraging the economic potential of the Somali diaspora for the sustainable development of the country and how they can contribute to the company’s vision of supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to stimulate economic growth and create employment opportunities in Somalia.