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Dear colleagues, friends and family, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to you to inform you about something whichis close to my heart, and to ask for your support. On a rainy morning more than 16 years ago, my brother Abdulkadir Yahya was assassinatedwhile he was sleeping next to his wife. Since then, not a single day has gone by that I don’tthink of him. The memory of my dear brother has become a central part of my life. I miss himdeeply. My brother, also known as ‘Sharafle’ (‘the Honorable’), was a well-known and much-lovedpeace activist. He spent most of his life working for peace in Somalia. He aimed to bringtogether militant groups and leaders, and he emphatically stood up for underprivileged andmarginalized communities. He was convinced that Somali people themselves are capableresolving the conflicts that were ripping our society apart. In the end, he had to pay the highest price for his ideals. His assassination on July 12, 2015sent shockwaves through both Somali society and the international community. A few years ago, I took the initiative to continue his ideals and work. That is why I foundedthe Yahya Peace Foundation (‘the Peace Tribe’) in memory of him. For more information about our vision, mission and objectives, I refer you to our website. I hope that you, as a colleague, friend or family-member, will support us in our effort tocontinue the work of my brother. Attached below is a flyer, where you can find how you can join our Peace Tribe and supportus. Can I count on you? Lots of love, Ali YahyeDirector and initiatorYahya Peace Foundation
