ALT 📚 A Tribute to a Visionary Leader in Education #WasiirFarahSheikh | #SomaliLibraries | #GuulWaxbarasho The Somali Library Association offers its deepest gratitude to H.E. Farah Sheikh Abdulkhadir, Minister of Education, Culture and Higher Education, for his remarkable legacy in rebuilding Somalia’s education and cultural institutions. After the devastation of civil war, when schools had collapsed and hope seemed distant, Minister Farah was among the first to act. He restarted schooling through the “Food for Education” initiative — a simple but powerful idea: children would receive food if they came to school. That initiative was not just about meals — it was about bringing a nation back to learning. From those humble beginnings, he has worked tirelessly to reestablish a national education system that now serves millions. His contributions are wide-reaching: ✅ Opened the door for thousands of scholarships abroad, helping shape Somalia’s new generation of leaders ✅ Championed girls’