Sagal grew up in the city of Burco, which is the capital of the Togdheer region and the second-largest city in Somaliland. She is the third eldest of eight children in her family. After graduating from high school, Sagal heard about the opportunity to study education at Barwaaqo University from her sisters who are Abaarso
Hoodo Mohamed is another exceptional member of the Barwaaqo University Class of 2021. Originally from the capital city of Hargeisa, Hoodo is the second youngest of six children. She first became interested in education when teachers at an Islamic program she attended noticed her talent and began having her teach the younger children. Hoodo believes
Fatima Ali is an extraordinary member of the Barwaaqo University Class of 2021. Born in the Saahil region of Somaliland to a family of pastoralists, Fatima and her ten siblings lacked access to quality education. Despite the many obstacles in her path, Fatima dreamed of becoming an educated woman. At the age of eighteen, Fatima
