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Community Voices
Stories that amplify the diverse experiences of our people.
Community Voices
Said Dirie
Justice, Experience, and Hope: The Rise of Immigration Lawyer Farah Issa
From his earliest days navigating Canada’s immigration system as a young refugee to his current role advocating for others, Farah Issa’s career is shaped by lived experience and unwavering resolve. He brings both precision and compassion to the law, transforming complex legal processes into pathways
2026-02-01 3 min read
Community Voices
Said Dirie
Jane Alliance Neighbourhood Services (JANS)
Jane Alliance Neighborhood Services (JANS) empowers individuals and families with dignity, compassion, and opportunity, transforming support into lasting strength. Through equity-driven programs and community care, JANS remains a trusted cornerstone of hope, resilience, and collective progress.
2026-01-18 3 min read
Community Voices
Said Dirie
A Life of Enterprise, Service, and Community Leadership
Born in Mogadishu in 1956 and raised in Afgoye by visionary parents, Abdirahman Ali Dirshe grew up immersed in entrepreneurship, integrity, and service—values that shaped his lifelong commitment to community and self-reliance.
2026-01-04 3 min read
Community Voices
Said Dirie
Bridging Continents, Building Futures: The Life and Legacy of Omer Muse Kahin
Omer Muse Kahin’s story is more than a biography—it is a testament to what determination, education, and service can achieve. From Hargeisa to Canada, India to Dubai, his journey reflects a life dedicated not only to personal success but to uplifting others along the way.
2025-12-27 3 min read
Community Voices
Said Dirie
Nageye: A Journey of Dedication, Leadership, and Service
Abdulkadir Yusuf Nageye's life is a reminder that greatness is not found in grand gestures, but in the quiet, consistent dedication to learning, leading, and serving with honor and humility.
2025-12-20 3 min read
Community Voices
Said Dirie
Documentary: Mobile DAY - program for Adults with special needs
At Abel U, every day is a celebration of possibility. Here, adults with special needs step into a world where their strengths are seen, their differences embraced, and their voices honored.
2025-12-13 3 min read
Community Voices
Said Dirie
Community Policing in Racialized Communities: A Renewed Call for Equity and Trust
Community safety is strongest when policing is done with people, not to them.” More than thirty years after the Rodney King beating and the 1992 uprisings in Los Angeles and Toronto, the issues that sparked national conversations about anti-Black racism and systemic inequities remain profoundly rele
2025-12-09 3 min read
Community Voices
Said Dirie
Celebrating Somali Sports Week in Toronto: A Tribute to Community and Excellence
Since its inception in 1989, Somali Week in Toronto has been a vibrant celebration of Somali culture, sports, and community. Held every first week of July and culminating in a grand finale at Centennial Stadium, the event draws Somalis from around the world to compete, connect, and celebrate their s
2025-10-13 3 min read