Mar 10 2010
The Daily Beast has added more material to their section Women in the World.
Here is a video from Liya Kebede: Why Are So Many Mothers Dying?
Supermodel Liya Kebede tells Plum TV about her quest to end the easily preventable deaths of mothers around the world. Plus, Read Kebede’s article on her journey to philanthropy.
Watch for [...]
Mar 07 2010
Edna Adan will visit New York City next weekend to participate in the Daily Beast’s Women in the World Summit and she will appear on one of the panels.
The following is from Tina Brown, editor of The Daily Beast.
Now, I’m thrilled to announce The Daily Beast will be producing a compelling live event that [...]
Dec 22 2009
We would like to thank the “Friends of Edna Hospital Society in Vancouver” for a generous donation of US$1800 they have sent to the Edna Adan Hospital as well as another amount of US$850 they have sent to the Las Anood Hospital through us with instructions that we buy medical supplies for that hospital.
The money [...]
Dec 13 2009
Edna Adan was at the University of Pretoria this past Thursday to accept the Chancellor’s Medal for her outstanding contribution to humanity, and particularly with regard to helping the under-privileged people of Somaliland to realize their right to health.
Here is the original article by Saeed Mohamed
Dr. Edna Adan spoke at the university’s graduation ceremonies [...]
Nov 20 2009
Here is a photo of Bill Clinton meeting Edna Adan at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York City.
Both of these images can be seen larger, just click them. Many more photos can be seen in the Edna Hospital Gallery.
Sep 26 2009
The Clinton Global Initiative web site has made available video of the entire panel discussion PLENARY SESSION: INVESTING IN GIRLS AND WOMEN. Just click on the link and then click on WATCH NOW link near the photo of Edna Adan.
At a time when the world finds itself on an unsustainable course, facing [...]
Sep 24 2009
The Clinton Global Initiative, meeting in New York City, has issued the following press release:
Corporations, NGOs, and Foundations Announce 13 New Commitments to Empower Girls and Women at the Fifth Annual Meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative
New York, NY – Millions of girls and women will have access to improved health care, better education, and [...]
Sep 21 2009
Edna Adan is visiting New York this week, where she will participate in a panel discussion at the Clinton Global Initiative.
What: Plenary Session: Investing in Girls and Women
Date: Sept. 23, 2009
Time: 9:00 – 10:30 AM
Every problem in the world is exacerbated by gender inequality. Even though women make up 50 percent of the [...]
May 12 2009
Saving Somaliland is a radio interview conducted by Radio Netherlands Worldwide (in English!) in which you can hear Edna speak about her work.
Despite the grave problems that the whole region is facing, such as piracy, terrorist violence and drought, Edna Adan has been able to build a private hospital that focuses on mother and [...]
Dec 03 2008
This brief video from the Voice of America features an interview with Edna Adan.
The people of the African republic of Somaliland voted in 1991 to become an independent nation. They argue that there are enough cultural, political and social differences between them and the people of Somalia to make Somaliland a separate country, as was [...]
Nov 14 2008
We are so pleased that the Pulitzer Prize winning columnist Nicolas Kristof has, once again, linked here from his Blog at the New York Times.
A Stoning in Somalia
Incidentally, for anyone interested in Somalia, there is a superb aid project in the northern breakaway republic of Somaliland: a maternity hospital run by Edna Adan, a former [...]
Sep 27 2008
Edna Adan has published a new article which summarizes the health issues facing women and infants in Somaliland. Here are a few excerpts:
My theory is that women in Somaliland die because of ignorance on their part and on the part of those assisting them. Poverty is a strong factor that prevents women from seeking help [...]
Aug 27 2008
Nicolas Kristof, the Pulitzer Prize winning columnist at the New York Times, writing in a new blog entry has again cited Edna Adan as being someone whom he “hugely” admires.
I’ve often recommended that young people go and live abroad for a time, the better to understand the world — and also the better to [...]
Jul 03 2008
The new Edna Adan shop is now open for business at Cafe Press! There are lots of different items to choose among. We hope you find something that you will enjoy.
Only, please remember that the prices here all reflect our cost exactly. The Edna Hospital makes nothing when you purchase things here. But we do [...]
Jun 20 2008
Our friend Devin Foxall visited Somaliland and made this really marvelous video to introduce Edna, the hospital, and Somaliland itself.
Here is Devin’s second video from Somaliland. This one is a little more focused on the country itself but it also includes an interview with Edna Adan Ismail, who, previously served as Somaliland’s foreign minister between [...]