He grew up in the Dadaab refugee camps.

A yearning to serve his community drew him back.

He’s opened three libraries and supported learning opportunities for thousands of displaced children and youth.

Now, Abdullahi Mire👨‍💻 is the 2023 #NansenAward Global Laureate.

That’s not me😜

Wishing a happy #EidAlFitr to those celebrating around the world, including millions of refugees who are forced to celebrate yet another Eid away from home. Let us hope the year ahead brings peace and prosperity to those who are suffering.

Eid Mubarak family and friends.

Kulam wantum bikhair.

Love his confidence & hope some day he gets to play for a major league football team in front of millions of fans! #Sportsday

What a fantastic wind up to the mission!! Caught up with Lich Gatkoi of Global Refugee Basketball over a 🏀 game ~ yes, I used to play basketball, I even promised a full game next time I’m here.

Always a vibe with Lich & the team❤️

Y’all might even catch a short 🎥, idk!stay tuned 🎬 🥳

Please share this opportunity among your networks with refugees and others who'd like to apply and participate in this scholarship offered by Italian universities in partnership with UNHCR and other organizations. Abdullahi Mire👨‍💻 Refugee Youth Education Hub (RYEH) REFUGEE-LED ORGANIZATION NETWORK OF KENYA
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Instead of spreading war,
why don't we spread peace?

Listen to this powerful message from John Chol Matiop, a South Sudanese poet.

'Education is the midwife to peace,' says @Miire06, founder of Refugee Youth Education Hub (RYEH), #UNHCR #Nansen #Refugee Award Global Laureate and advocate for the power of education to change lives in #Somalia .

Check out this video for more on his journey, his beliefs and his goals!

‘I know families from both host and refugee communities in Dadaab who grow sunflowers in Garissa county this is the beauty of collaboration.

Governor Gov. Nathif J. Adam, EGH at Launch of PROSPECTS Partnership Phase II

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The 2023 UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency Nansen Awards winner Abdullahi Mire👨‍💻 speaking about his experience growing up in Dadaab, and reminding our guests why supporting families forced to flee matters. @unhcrkenya @DIBBank_ke

Pleasure meeting you Ms. Dimanche Chief of Mission, IOM Kenya. Amy Pope

About 6 years ago, I planted over 20 trees (including 5 lemon ) in my own compound in #Garissa & as the World marked the #InternationalDayofForests2024 , i look back with no regrets for my 1 day little effort has made alot difference.
#LetUsPlantMoreTrees

Art and culture don't often make headlines in #Somali a , but their role in a society's development was highlighted recently by United Nations's Catriona Laing when she met a group of promising young #Somali artists on a visit to the country's National Museum.
Check out this clip for more!

Great honor to co- author this article on the importance of local governance in fostering stability, state-building and provision of public services to strengthen legitimacy and the social contract. Enjoy reading: unhabitat.org/empowering-loc…

#NLinSomalia 🇳🇱🇸🇴 met with the @UNHCR Nansen Global Laureate, Abdullahi Mire. Abdullahi Mire👨‍💻 has championed the right to education by putting 100,000 books in the hands of displaced children and youth in Kenya. He is now amplifying his education and peacebuilding work in Somalia

I want to thank Netherlands in Somalia for hosting me at the embassy today. Looking forward to more meaningful partnerships for🇸🇴

Under the PROSPECTS partnership, my organization Refugee Youth Education Hub (RYEH) supports thousands of youth/women entrepreneurs in 🇰🇪 thro ILO Prospects, Netherlands Embassy in Kenya Caroline Njuki

Want to learn more about the work of Nansen Laureate Abdullahi Mire and the Refugee Youth Education Hub, visit 👉🏾 ryeh.org