If you’re a Somali refugee now living in another country, you may want to find a way to help those still living in the poor conditions you left behind. While you may have managed to find a way out, plenty of others are not as fortunate, and you would want to do something for them.
Here are some things you can do to help Somalia as a refugee.
Spread Awareness
While news about refugee crises spreads quickly, not everyone is always aware of the problem or its seriousness. Many people may believe that the refugee crisis is from the past or are unaware of its seriousness. They may know there is a problem but not know what is happening in Somalia or how people are suffering.
As a refugee yourself, you can spread awareness about the issue and inform people of the problem so they can take steps to help your country out in whatever way possible for them.
Donate Funds
Another way you can help Somalia is by making donations. The most common way to help out anyone or any country in need. However, while living in the USA, you would earn in dollars. Due to the dollar exchange rate, even a small donation on your part can have a major impact in Somalia. Your small donation can help provide many more supplies to help those in need.
Donations may not seem like much on their own, particularly because they can be impersonal, but the exchange rate can make a huge difference.
Point Out Reliable Organizations
In any crisis, there will always be bad-faith actors who take advantage of the situation. Well-wishers who don’t know any better may donate to these organizations to help the country in need, but their efforts would be in vain.
As a refugee yourself, you would know which organizations are making a real difference. So, you can point out the trustworthy and reliable ones so that people know who to turn to when they want to donate.
Tell Your Own Story
As a refugee, nothing can have a stronger impact than your voice. Telling your own story as a refugee and sharing the struggles you and your family faced may be difficult. However, it will also help shed some light on the difficult life back home.
Not everyone can understand the gravity of the situation. By having evidence right in front of them, the impact will be much stronger, and they will understand the seriousness of the situation. As such, they are more inclined to take action with you.
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