RESOURCES FOR LASANOD
After several years of political tensions - which had significantly risen since December 2022 - violence broke out between Somaliland government forces and the people of Lasanod. This has resulted in death, injury, damage to civilian property, mass displacement of civilians, and the shelling of hospitals, homes masjid’s within the city. This is a compiled resource sheet providing ways for you to aid in this humanitarian crisis.
You can learn more about the situation in Lasanod here!
WHERE TO DONATE:
WHO TO FOLLOW TO BE UPDATED:
WHAT YOU CAN DO:
- Sign this Change.org petition, and share with your friends and family
- Donate
- Share donation links on social media
- Spread awareness of the conflict on social media (with accurate information)
- Attend protests in your local area seeking an end to the violence
- Have open conversations in your community
- Dispel inaccurate information with verified facts and resources
UPCOMING EVENTS TO ATTEND:
United Kingdom:
- London: Lascanood Peaceful protest Wednesday Feb 15th 1PM at 10 Downing Street London SWIA 2AB
- Manchester: Lascanood Emergency Appeal Sunday 19th Feb 5-10pm 27-29 Maine Road, M14 4FS
- London: Fundraising night for Lascanood! Saturday March 18th at Tudor Rose 68 The Green Southall UB2 4BG United Kingdom doors open at 6pm. Buy tickets here:
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-night-for-laascaanod-tickets-573061421137?fbclid=PAAaa5Y_jjRkr0wSRDIxEkIJZmOuXNtPuPCHhM-29L0-3gc-j2YXWvKdwgE18
Canada:
- Toronto: Lascanood peaceful protest Sunday Feb 19th 2PM at 100 Queen Street West, Toronto ON, M5H 2N2
- Calgary: Holy Trinity Family Activity Center 1514 44 ST Se
United States:
- Virginia: SSC fundraiser on Sunday February 26 5 - 10 pm Waterford at Springfield 6715 Commerce Street, VA
- Ohio: 3439 Westerville RD, Columbus Ohio 43224
- Washington DC: Protest for people of Lasanod Feb 24th 9AM-2PM at US Department of State