Mustafa Saeed

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Location: Hargeisa, Somaliland

Nationality: Somali

Biography: Mustafa Saeed is a Somali born artist based in Hargeisa, Somaliland. His work combines different mediums including photography, graphics and sound to explore sociopolitical issues such as war, conflict and environment. He is contributor to... MORE

Warda training female gym atten...a Saeed for The New York Times

Warda training female gym attendees, few gym places in Somaliland have women attendees, Warda is a physiotherapist and works at Ya'niile Gym as a fitness coach between 8am-4pm (which is hours for females only). Mustafa Saeed for The New York Times

View from the food market in Ha...a Saeed for The New York Times

View from the food market in Hargeisa. Mustafa Saeed for The New York Times

Samiya at her new Beauty salon ...a Saeed for The New York Times

Samiya at her new Beauty salon doing hennah for her friend whos attending a weeding in Hargeisa. Samiya been working as hair, make up and Hennah person in different salons for the last 8 years, and just opened her first Beauty Salon in Hargeisa; She works alone because she still cant afford to hire people to work with her. Mustafa Saeed for The New York Times

Hanna and Hamda training with t...a Saeed for The New York Times

Hanna and Hamda training with their running coach Abdirashid, Hanna won the first place of 10km race of the Somaliland marathon two years in a row; Abdirashid coaches mostly male runners and most of the runner he coaches either won or being in top places in Somaliland Marathon. Mustafa Saeed for The New York Times

Students learning photo and vid...a Saeed for The New York Times

Students learning photo and video editing software in Hargabits at Harhub, Hargabits is by SHAQADON is a local NGO that creates solutions for youth employment challenges. Mustafa Saeed for The New York Times

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Updated Apr 2023

Location Hargeisa, Somaliland

Topics Media

Summary

I Feel Strong and Free’: Running Takes Hold Among Women in Somaliland

In a traditional, conservative society, more female athletes are participating in an annual running event, a sign life may be changing here for women.

Text by Abdi Latif Dahir

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I Feel Strong and Free’: Running Takes Hold Among Women in Somaliland
In a traditional, conservative society, more female athletes are participating in an annual running event, a sign life may be changing here for women.
Text by Abdi Latif Dahir
Read the full article