Just over a month from the magic day of 08/08/2008, supporters of GEB Secondary project have got something to be proud of. The project is off the ground. Many detractors were pessimist about this project! However, thanks to Almighty God and the will power of its devoted supporters who believed otherwise. In addition to its supporters, deep appreciation is due to the project's leader Dr. Beileh, the project's hardworking engineers, and the project's relentless voluntary workers.

History is in the making. It is now time to join this pioneering team who decided to leave a lasting legacy by making a reality the first-ever rural boarding Secondary in the country!

Taking the role of a government is not an easy task, but waiting a government action forever is not an option to GEB Secondary supporters. Let's join hands and give the opportunity of EDUCATION to the most neglected children in our homeland.

 The GEB Secondary Project is in full Gear.

Today (13/08/2008) a READ/IQRA inspection team made a surprise visit to GEB, in which the construction work of GEB Secondary School is already going on in full gear. As they reached there around 11:10, Engineer Atteye, the leading engineer of the project, briefed the team with the following inspiring information: So far, the foundations for 6 classrooms and 4 dormitories were completed, parts of the Administration Office was also finished, planning next to start the foundations of 4 toilets. The team also witnessed the high morale of workers as a whole.
Engineer Atteye also informed the team that he has finished the assessment of water for UNICEF as he is now planning to report soon.

On Friday  August 8, 2008 at 8 O'clock in the morning, a dedicated group of READ/IQRA supporters (headed by Dr. Beileh) laid the first stone of the historic project of the Geb Secondary School. Engineers Atteyeh and Bilaal immediately started work with their workers.

GEB is 110 KM from Borama through Baki and amazingly equal distance from Hargeisa. It is located on the junction between the roads from Hargeisa and Borama to Djibouti.

READ/IQRA is pleased to acknowledge, with great appreciation, to its friends in Djibouti (represented by Asha Youssouf) for donating US$11,129.00 as their first contribution to the Organization's GEB Secondary Project.

Every donated dollar fuels our mission of doing whatever it takes to accomplish our goal of constructing Geb Boarding Secondary school for the rural communities in Awdal & Gabiley regions. Donate! Send it to info@readngo.org 

:: AN AERIAL VIEW OF THE PROJECT::

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Behind the Scene...

The website management will soon publish this group's outcome, insha Allah, and more relevant information and news!!! So  please make sure to come back.

But more importantly, your interest to join to this special group and/or to share your valuable comments with us which are both highly appreciated, please contact us at info@readngo.org

Fiirso SAWIRADAN NAXDINTA LEH

 Halkan ka akhriso warbixintii iyo Sawiradii xafladda furitaanka Jaamacadda Maraykanka ee EELO American University oo laga furay Boorama.

READ/IQRA Website, waxa uu idiinku bishaaraynayaa in oo soo baxay buug cusub oo si faahfaahsan uga hadlaya Sooyaalkii Ummadda Soomaaliyeed khaas ahaan Ilbaxnimadii & Boqortooyadii ka jiri jirtay degaanada uu ka hawlgalao Ururka READ/IQRA qarniyaddii qarniyadii 12aad. <sii akhriso>

 Xiisaab Celin ay soo gudbiyeen Maamulka IQRA/READ

READngo.org website will be presenting for its visitors articles related to the public awareness and spreading of relevant information concerning the development of the communities to which READ/IQRA extends its services. For that reason, everyone is welcomed to submit articles on the abovementioned goals via its e-mail: info@readngo.org

Bogga READngo.org wuxuu dadweynaha u soo baahin doonaa maqaalo la xiriira wacyi-gelinta iyo baahaninta macluumaadka muhiimka u ah horumarka bulshadda uu Ururka READ/IQRA u adeego. Sida darteed, waxaan soo dhaweynaynaa qoraalada la hal maala arrimaha aan kor ku sheegnay idinka oo ku soo hagaajinaya e-mailka ururka ee info@readngo.org

According to the U.S. army field survival manual, venomous snakes use their venom to secure food; however, they also use it for self-defense. “Human accidents occur when you don't see or hear the snake, when you step on them, or when you walk too close to them. Snakes are found in all tropical, subtropical, and most temperate regions. Some species of snakes have specialized glands that contain toxic venom and long hollow fangs to inject their venom. No single characteristic distinguishes a poisonous snake from a harmless one except the presence of poison fangs and glands. Only in dead specimens can you determine the presence of these fangs and glands without danger”.

We are also encouraging people in the area to use the guidelines posted in this website to help them minimize the risk of getting bitten by these deadly snakes (Abeeso).  

 Ali Ibrahim Bahar, PhD.

Aib_1@yahoo.com

IQRA/READ, Rural Education And Development, is a local non-profit charity organization established on 24th July 2000 in Somalia to serve the war-affected communities, particularly the young generations in the most neglected and remote rural areas of the Awdal region and the District of Gabiley. READ/IQRA has many affiliated sister organizations around the globe. Among them are: READ-USA in Texas, READ-Canada in Toronto, READ-UK in London, READ-Djibouti, and READ-Norway in Oslo and many more...

Gabaygani wuxuu taageerayaa sharafta iyo maamuuska ay leedahay waxbarashadu isagoo hal-hays ka dhigtey Ururka wax barasho ee IQRA ee ka hawlgala Gobolka Awdal oo muujiyey dadaal lama iloobaan ah tuulo walba, oo Gobolka intiisa badan ka dhisay Dugsiyo ay tabaruc ahaan u maalgaliyeen, dadka degaankuna ay qaybtooda libaax ka qaataan hirgelinta iyo diiwaan galinta Ardayda. Waxana Amaan mudan Ururka IQRA oo in la taageero maaliyad iyo muruq iyo waliba maskaxba mutaystey.     ......   wuxuu yidhi:

Waa gabay halku dhegiisu yahay:"Dalka malaha Reer Awdal Waa..

" oo uu tiriyey gabayaaga Cilmi Axmad Xaddi

Qudhaanjada diciifka ah duqeey maamulaa jira`e
Iyadoo isku wada duuban bay dowga socotaaye
Way kala danbaysaa sidii dawladdoo kale`e
Xarku waa dirxiye geeduhuu kaga damsiiyaaye
Dadkii wada jiraa buurahay dumin lahaayeene
Hadday dhagaxa darandooriyaan way durkinayaane
Isku duubni iyo wada jir baad deeq ku hanataaye
Kala daadsanaan laguma helo dan iyo miisaane.

 ....Gabayga oo dhan Forumka ka akhriso

 BARAHA (MACALLINKA)

READ (Rural Education And Development) is a local Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) established as a non-profit Organization on 24th July 2000 in Awdal region of Somalia by a group of its indigenous teachers, engineers, doctors and administrators who voluntarily offered their time and money to serve their war-affected community, particularly young generations in the most neglected and remote rural areas of the Awdal region and the District of Gabiley who have no chance whatsoever to get access to schools in their remote localities.

READ's Initial goal was to extend educational services to the most neglected and remote rural villages in Awdal coastal areas and western parts of Gabiley District, so READ began its educational activities in early January 2001 and opened sixteen (16) rural Primary Schools. However, after successfully carrying out its goal for the 5th year, READ activities now cover more rural settlements than ever in the areas of education by establishing more schools (currently 23), enrolling more students (see this table) and in developmental projects by establishing close coordination with other local and international NGO's in the area to realize for the target communities more developmental projects such as distributing food ration to famine-stricken areas,  establishing schools, MCH centers, etc. (see details).

Besides its quest to provide basic Education to every rural child of the target area, READ NGO has a variety of giving opportunities to help impoverished children and their families overcome their burdens. However you choose to give, you will make a direct impact in the lives of poor children and their communities in the remote areas around the Awdal region and its neighbouring Gabiley District of Somalia . Your donations will help provide them with essentials for education and improve their living conditions. More than anything, though, your gift will help these children on their way to becoming self-sustaining adults. You will truly make a difference.

Child Sponsorship
Sponsorship is a very personal way to improve a needy child's life. It gives you a chance to share a unique relationship with a rural child. The program is considered an ongoing commitment, although you aren't under any obligation.

Teacher Sponsorship
Sponsorship is a very personal way to encourage a volunteering teacher in a rural school. It gives you a chance to share a unique relationship with a teacher. The program is considered an ongoing commitment, although you aren't under any obligation.

One-Time Donation
If you aren't interested in sponsoring a child, you can make a one-time donation every now and then to help poor children.

Donation in Name (in honor/in memory of someone)
Not sure about the right gift to give to a loved one? Make a donation to READ Programs in his or her name. It's a gift that gives twice -- to your loved one and to poor children around the Awdal region and District of Gabiley of Somalia.

Development/Emergency Donation
Whether it's a natural disaster that affects an entire country, a house fire that involves a family, or a medical emergency that plagues just one child, READ is there to help. These children and their families -- who already have next to nothing -- need extra support.

Youth Program
The Youth Program is a project specifically for sponsored adolescents that aims to guide the teenagers in the right direction, so they can become self-sustaining adults.  

Vocational Education Fund
HOPE - Helping Overcome Poverty with Education Program encourages poor families to see the light at end of the dark tunnel.

Eid-Al-Adha & Eid-Al-Fitri
The Eid-Al-Adha and Eid-Al-Fitri are such special days of the year…a time of renewal and hope. Please help us provide Eid gifts to poor children, and we’ll spread that hope around the whole country.

To participate in any one or more of the above donation opportunities, please contact us at info@readngo.org or one of READ  branch offices in each of the following locations around the globe:

- Canada: (Ottawa and Toronto)

- America: (Washington DC, Houston and Atlanta)

- Gulf States: (Jeddah and Abu Dhabi)

- Europe: (London, Antwerp and Amsterdam)