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The purpose of the conference is to enable scholars and intellectuals from Somalia and live in the Asia Pacific to exchange ideas and views about the recent developments in the Horn of Africa. The expected outcomes of the conference are:

To create a mechanism that motivates the community towards peace building, democracy, good governance, rule of law and development. Focusing on long-term institutional change in Somalia that can respond to the needs of its people and other in the Horn of Africa.

To develop strategies for the leaders in the Horn of Africa that can;  anticipate and respond to potentially violent conflicts. steer the allocation of resources towards productive areas; education, health and agriculture

To create an environment that facilitates networking opportunities among the Somali community in the Asia Pacific with the intention of building links with other Somali communities in the diaspora.

To develop strategies to help the Somali youth focus on education, volunteerism,  and business, to help them integrate better in their new homes

2009 Melbourne Conference on Somalia - 20 years of chaos and no functioning government:  where to from here?

Somali intellectuals, researchers and students from Australia and abroad will present papers on the current issues in Somalia and its impact on the Horn of Africa and beyond. Topics to be covered will include terrorism, piracy, refugees, poverty and the role of Australia and the international community in the search for a lasting solution in the region.

 

When & Where?

Saturday 26th September 2009

Time: 9.00am-5pm

Venue: Level 1, Sidney Myer Asia Centre

All papers presented will be made available to all registered participants. All are welcome to attend, however, you have to register no later than 20 September 2009. To register, please email your details to Mohamed Ibrahim, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
 
The conference is sponsored by Bakaal Worldwide money transfer, a local Somali business with global reach.  

For more information on the conference including speakers and accommodation etc. please contact Mohamed Ibrahim

Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Research Fellow, Asia Institute, nceis, University of Melbourne
Last Updated on Saturday, 29 August 2009 01:46
 
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2nd Writing Competition for Somali Students 

BAKAAL is again proud to announce

The 2010 Writing Competition for Somali Students around the world

The Prize - Up to $1000 for University students & Up to $500 for high school students


This is the second writing competition for the Somali Students around the world. The winner of last year's competition was Mohamed Hersi of Footscray City College, Melbourne  Australia. Maybe this year, you could be the winner. To be eligible to enter this competition you must be a Somali high school or University student. The winner will be selected by independent assessors from various universities. 

Here is another opportunity to share your ideas and showcase your writing skills...and win a prize. The topic for this year's writing competition is the following:


What Role can the Somalis living outside the country play in rebuilding Somalia? 


For high school students, your paper must be 800-1000 words. For university students, your paper must be 2000-2500 words. Use MS word if possible or any plain text format document will be fine.

If you would like to enter this competition, please answer the above posted question, and send your paper, your name, school's name or university to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  before 30 November 2010. 

 

 

 

WE HAVE A WINNER

 

alt Participation in the competition in Melbourne was disappointing in that there were few entries and even fewer at a high enough standard to be considered for the prize. Unfortunately, there was no female entry at a high enough level to award a prize. The male winner of the comptetition was Mohamad Hersi of Footscray City college and currently in year 10.Congratulations Mohamed!

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Get ready for the 2010 writing Competition.....Watch this Space.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Writing Competition for Somali High School Students in Australia and UK

During the Month of Ramadan 2009

Sponsored by Bakaal World-Wide Money Transfer

How do you see the future of Somalia? What can we learn from the Somali history? How do you see yourself as a Somali? What are your future plans?

Here is an opportunity to explore some of your ideas and win a great prize. There are two prizes of $500 each which will be awarded to the best male and female writers. To be eligible to enter the competition you must be a current High School student. The winners will be  selected by independent assessors from various universities. Winners will receive their prizes during the one day Somali conference at Melbourne University on the 26th of September 2009. The shortlisted winners are expected to read their papers and answer questions during the conference.

If you would like to enter this competition, please answer the four questions posted above, and send your answers, your name, school's name and email address to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  on or before the 20th of Sept. 2009.  For the UK Somali high students, please send your answers to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Your answers must be 800-1000 words (at least 200 words per each question). Use any word processor your prefer. Good luck.
Last Updated on Monday, 30 August 2010 04:24
 
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