A growing generation: young farmers in Awdal
In the fertile agricultural areas of Awdal region, in Heego and Bedenbed villages, many young men have been forced to try their luck seeking out paid work in nearby towns. Widespread youth migration has left these formerly vibrant communities bereft of their most productive members, undermining local economic activity and social interaction.
Yasin Musa, a 35-year-old resident of Heego, reflects on his own experience. “For the past five years, I been considering a move to Borama town, far from here, to seek employment,” he says, embodying the thoughts of many young people in his vil…
