{"id":17,"date":"2025-12-27T07:49:41","date_gmt":"2025-12-27T07:49:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gurmadqaransom.org\/?page_id=17"},"modified":"2026-03-05T13:23:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T13:23:34","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gurmadqaransom.org\/?page_id=17","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"17\" class=\"elementor elementor-17\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1cb6721e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"81876\" data-id=\"1cb6721e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-451f3758\" data-eae-slider=\"46562\" data-id=\"451f3758\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-316dee48 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"77021\" data-id=\"316dee48\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-50d371f5\" data-eae-slider=\"66747\" data-id=\"50d371f5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52446591 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-heading\" data-id=\"52446591\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" ><div class=\"ekit-heading elementskit-section-title-wraper center   ekit_heading_tablet-   ekit_heading_mobile-\"><h2 class=\"ekit-heading--title elementskit-section-title \">About Us<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-d964e85 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-eae-slider=\"61967\" data-id=\"d964e85\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-d59ee06 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-eae-slider=\"84201\" data-id=\"d59ee06\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e348def elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-heading\" data-id=\"e348def\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" ><div class=\"ekit-heading elementskit-section-title-wraper text_left   ekit_heading_tablet-   ekit_heading_mobile-\"><h3 class=\"elementskit-section-subtitle  \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t# let&#039;s Grow Your Hand\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3><h2 class=\"ekit-heading--title elementskit-section-title \">Organizational Background<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<div class='ekit-heading__description'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Gurmad Qaran was established in 2024 by a group of twelve distinguished Somali professionals and scholars who recognized that Somalia's recurring crises required a fundamentally new approach. These founding members, representing diverse professional backgrounds and geographic origins, shared a profound concern about the trajectory of their nation and a conviction that intellectual leadership could catalyze the systemic change that conventional politics had failed to achieve.<\/p>\n<p>Our organization emerged from a critical need to bridge the gap between civil society and policy-making institutions. We believe that an informed and active citizenry is the bedrock of a prosperous nation. Through research, advocacy, and community programs, we aim to empower individuals and institutions alike.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-cc4a5b8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-eae-slider=\"12948\" data-id=\"cc4a5b8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f529a0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f529a0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/gurmadqaransom.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/abstract-networking-concept-still-life-arrangement-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-202\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gurmadqaransom.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/abstract-networking-concept-still-life-arrangement-1024x683.jpg 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data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-simple-tab.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >        <div class=\"elementkit-tab-wraper vertical  elementskit-fitcontent-tab \">\n            <ul class=\"nav nav-tabs elementkit-tab-nav \">\n                                    <li class=\"elementkit-nav-item elementor-repeater-item-da4f147\">\n                        <a class=\"elementkit-nav-link  active show left-pos\" id=\"content-da4f14769e43ad611ba8-tab\" data-ekit-handler-id=\"policy-analysis\" data-ekit-toggle=\"tab\" data-target=\"#content-da4f14769e43ad611ba8\" href=\"#Content-da4f14769e43ad611ba8\"\n                            data-ekit-toggle-trigger=\"click\"\n                            aria-describedby=\"Content-da4f14769e43ad611ba8\">\n                            <span class=\"icon icon-earth elementskit-tab-icon\"><\/span>                            <span class=\"elementskit-tab-title\"> Policy Analysis<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                        <li class=\"elementkit-nav-item elementor-repeater-item-a16b6bb\">\n                        <a class=\"elementkit-nav-link  left-pos\" id=\"content-a16b6bb69e43ad611ba8-tab\" data-ekit-handler-id=\"leadership-development\" data-ekit-toggle=\"tab\" data-target=\"#content-a16b6bb69e43ad611ba8\" href=\"#Content-a16b6bb69e43ad611ba8\"\n                            data-ekit-toggle-trigger=\"click\"\n                            aria-describedby=\"Content-a16b6bb69e43ad611ba8\">\n                            <span class=\"icon icon-earth elementskit-tab-icon\"><\/span>                            <span class=\"elementskit-tab-title\"> Leadership Development<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                        <li class=\"elementkit-nav-item elementor-repeater-item-de95b8b\">\n                        <a class=\"elementkit-nav-link  left-pos\" id=\"content-de95b8b69e43ad611ba8-tab\" data-ekit-handler-id=\"civic-education\" data-ekit-toggle=\"tab\" data-target=\"#content-de95b8b69e43ad611ba8\" href=\"#Content-de95b8b69e43ad611ba8\"\n                            data-ekit-toggle-trigger=\"click\"\n                            aria-describedby=\"Content-de95b8b69e43ad611ba8\">\n                            <span class=\"icon icon-earth elementskit-tab-icon\"><\/span>                            <span class=\"elementskit-tab-title\"> Civic Education<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                        <li class=\"elementkit-nav-item elementor-repeater-item-3d013ce\">\n                        <a class=\"elementkit-nav-link  left-pos\" id=\"content-3d013ce69e43ad611ba8-tab\" data-ekit-handler-id=\"community-action\" data-ekit-toggle=\"tab\" data-target=\"#content-3d013ce69e43ad611ba8\" href=\"#Content-3d013ce69e43ad611ba8\"\n                            data-ekit-toggle-trigger=\"click\"\n                            aria-describedby=\"Content-3d013ce69e43ad611ba8\">\n                            <span class=\"icon icon-earth elementskit-tab-icon\"><\/span>                            <span class=\"elementskit-tab-title\"> Community Action<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                <\/ul>\n\n            <div class=\"tab-content elementkit-tab-content\">\n                                    <div class=\"tab-pane elementkit-tab-pane elementor-repeater-item-da4f147  active show\" id=\"content-da4f14769e43ad611ba8\" role=\"tabpanel\"\n                         aria-labelledby=\"content-da4f14769e43ad611ba8-tab\">\n                        <div class=\"animated fadeIn\">\n                            <p><strong>Policy Analysis &amp; Research<\/strong><br \/>Driving Evidence-Based Decisions<br \/>We conduct rigorous research and analysis on key national issues to inform policy decisions. Our think-tank approach brings together experts to formulate actionable strategies that address socio-economic and political challenges.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"tab-pane elementkit-tab-pane elementor-repeater-item-a16b6bb \" id=\"content-a16b6bb69e43ad611ba8\" role=\"tabpanel\"\n                         aria-labelledby=\"content-a16b6bb69e43ad611ba8-tab\">\n                        <div class=\"animated fadeIn\">\n                            <p>Leadership Development<br \/>Cultivating Future Change-Makers<br \/>We are dedicated to identifying and nurturing the next generation of civic leaders. Through intensive workshops, mentorship programs, and real-world project management, we empower individuals with the skills necessary to drive positive social change and govern with integrity and foresight.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"tab-pane elementkit-tab-pane elementor-repeater-item-de95b8b \" id=\"content-de95b8b69e43ad611ba8\" role=\"tabpanel\"\n                         aria-labelledby=\"content-de95b8b69e43ad611ba8-tab\">\n                        <div class=\"animated fadeIn\">\n                            <p>Civic Education &amp; Awareness<br \/>Empowering Citizens through Knowledge<br \/>We believe that an informed citizenry is the backbone of a thriving nation. Our Civic Education initiative is dedicated to demystifying governmental processes and empowering individuals with the knowledge they need to participate effectively in their communities. We bridge the gap between policy-makers and the public through accessible learning resources.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"tab-pane elementkit-tab-pane elementor-repeater-item-3d013ce \" id=\"content-3d013ce69e43ad611ba8\" role=\"tabpanel\"\n                         aria-labelledby=\"content-3d013ce69e43ad611ba8-tab\">\n                        <div class=\"animated fadeIn\">\n                            <p><strong>Community Action<\/strong><br \/>Mobilizing Grassroots Change<br \/>We believe that true transformation begins at the local level. Our Community Action initiative empowers citizens to organize, collaborate, and lead impactful projects that directly improve their neighborhoods. We provide the tools, resources, and networks necessary to turn civic passion into tangible community progress.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                \n            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-34300385 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-eae-slider=\"9235\" data-id=\"34300385\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2a892ad elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"11491\" data-id=\"2a892ad\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e2d8906\" data-eae-slider=\"61935\" data-id=\"e2d8906\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13895fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-heading\" data-id=\"13895fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" ><div class=\"ekit-heading elementskit-section-title-wraper text_left   ekit_heading_tablet-   ekit_heading_mobile-\"><h2 class=\"ekit-heading--title elementskit-section-title \">Organizational History &amp; Milestones<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element 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class=\"eae-tl-item-meta-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eae-tl-item-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2018\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eae-tl-icon-wrapper\" id=\"df35b49\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eae-icon eae-icon-item_icon eae-icon-view-stacked eae-icon-shape-circle eae-icon-type-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eae-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-calendar-check\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M400 64h-48V12c0-6.627-5.373-12-12-12h-40c-6.627 0-12 5.373-12 12v52H160V12c0-6.627-5.373-12-12-12h-40c-6.627 0-12 5.373-12 12v52H48C21.49 64 0 85.49 0 112v352c0 26.51 21.49 48 48 48h352c26.51 0 48-21.49 48-48V112c0-26.51-21.49-48-48-48zm-6 400H54a6 6 0 0 1-6-6V160h352v298a6 6 0 0 1-6 6zm-52.849-200.65L198.842 404.519c-4.705 4.667-12.303 4.637-16.971-.068l-75.091-75.699c-4.667-4.705-4.637-12.303.068-16.971l22.719-22.536c4.705-4.667 12.303-4.637 16.97.069l44.104 44.461 111.072-110.181c4.705-4.667 12.303-4.637 16.971.068l22.536 22.718c4.667 4.705 4.636 12.303-.069 16.97z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eae-tl-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eae-tl-item-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eae-width-100 eae-tl-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eae-content-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eae-tl-item-meta-wrapper-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eae-tl-item-meta-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2018\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"eae-tl-item-title\">Inception<\/h3><div class=\"eae-tl-content-innner\"><p>Gurmad Qaran was conceptually formed by a group of concerned academics and civic leaders.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"abf3d05\" class=\"eae-timeline-item elementor-repeater-item-abf3d05 custom-image-style- image-position-\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eae-tl-item-meta-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eae-tl-item-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2019\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eae-tl-icon-wrapper\" id=\"abf3d05\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eae-icon eae-icon-item_icon eae-icon-view-stacked eae-icon-shape-circle eae-icon-type-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eae-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-calendar-check\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M400 64h-48V12c0-6.627-5.373-12-12-12h-40c-6.627 0-12 5.373-12 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