COUNTRY	SOMALIA
NAME	ASHA HAGI
AWARD	African Peace
PROFILE	The Prize for African Peace goes to a group or individual who has selflessly devoted themselves to bring about peace in their community and one that significantly impacts the lives of the people for a better future. The acts of heroism of such a person celebrated on a global platform, lends to all Africans the hope that through mentorship, we can live in harmony with each other to bring about African Unity amongst ourselves. This year's recipient, Asha Hagi has dedicated her life to gaining a better and more peaceful future for her war-torn country, Somalia. At great personal risk, she has fought for women to have a voice in the decisions that affect them. She has mobilized women in the cause of peace across clan and political divides and continues to play a vital role in mediating across warring clans in the on-going peace process. Women in Somalia are in a much stronger position today because of her courage, persistence and compassion. Born in 1962, Asha Hagi graduated in economics from Somalia National University and holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from the US International University in Africa. Asha Hagi co-founded in 1992, and is the current Chair of, Save Somali Women and Children (SSWC), which works for a safe and sustainable Somalia by supporting women to overcome marginalization, violence and poverty in their communities. SSWC has seven paid staff and nine volunteers. A large part of the humanitarian funding comes directly from the Somali community around the world as well as from international organizations and individual donors.

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