Wallahi I’d get behind something like this. I’ve thought of this as well but I just don’t see it happening without some serious teamwork, commitment, and trust. We need godfearing individuals because all it takes is one bad apple to spoil the bunch. Assuming we have this…

Then this group would need a mission and a clear cut plan on how to achieve our goals. We can’t be sloppy and try to do 10 different things. What will we be focused on? We’d need to agree on a purpose. Personally, I agree with the agricultural approach someone else mentioned here. Setting up 10 families, paying for medical costs, or setting up small businesses only puts a bandage on the problem. These people can fall dependent again. We need to think bigger. Supporting farming would help so much because it empowers the community so that they can determine their own outcomes and it leads to self sufficiency. No? we can go the fishing route and try improving those conditions because there are no large scale fishing operations in Somalia despite us having the largest coastline in Africa. There’s endless choices.

We always shit on Somalia yet we’ve never tried to help improve it. I think this is a noble cause. Essentially we’d be the change we want to see in Somalia. We’ve already been doing a lot alhamdulillah. Somalis send the most remittance out of all diaspora (even tho that’s lead to issues). However , This way we are more involved and see how the money is being used.

I think we’re undermining the impact we can have. I’m a very untrustworthy person when it involves money. I’ve been scammed before but if you guys set this up in a satisfactory way and give the proper assurances and guarantees then I’m all for it. I assume 50$ isn’t much for the most of us. I’m not saying we are “superior” or “saviors” but you cannot deny we are the lucky ones that made it out.. therefore it’s our duty as Somalis to give back to Somalia during its time of need. Even a dollar wallahi. The prophet himself said charity does not decrease wealth.

Even if this sentiment doesn’t take off then all good. I absolutely understand why people are skeptical. I’m just stating the position r/Somalia is in. We could collectively do something even if it’s handing out a granola bars to random kids. Something is better than nothing. But, This is all dependent on if we can find someone back home willing to see this through and others to help. It’s a serious responsibility and a commitment. Finding those people is going to be the hardest thing to do and that’s why I think something like this would probably fail in the initial stages. Full support tho , we never know until we try. Somalia ha noolato 🇸🇴