On Sunday, April 13, members of the Somali community as well as representatives of various NGOs attended a special screening of the film “Through The Fire”, presented at The Mayfair Theatre by the Dr. Hawa Abdi Foundation and Human Concern International (HCI). The screening was followed by a Q & A session with Dr. Deqo Mohamed, CEO of the Dr. Hawa Abdi Foundation and daughter of Dr. Hawa Abdi. Funds raised from the screening went directly towards supporting the Pediatric Department at the Dr. Hawa Abdi General Hospital in Somalia. After over two decades of war, Somalia has been portrayed internationally as a lawless state marred by piracy, conflict, and famine. However, this acclaimed documentary by Eunice Lau and Arthur Nazaryan presents a different side of Somalia, telling the stories of three courageous Somali women who never gave up on their country. The three women, Dr. Hawa Abdi, Dr. Edna Adan, and Ilwad Elman, are icons of strength and resiliency. You can see the film trailer at: http://www.throughthefire.co.uk/portfolio/trailers/
Submitted by Sarah Onyango
