A Reflection Internship at Somali Public Agenda: A Life-Changing Journey of Learning and Growth
I am glad to have completed a two-month internship (and three online courses) with Somali Public Agenda (SPA). In September 2021, I contacted the SPA Director and asked him if they could offer me an internship opportunity in the future. While he welcomed my request and appreciated my interest, he told me that several candidates were waiting for the opportunity. He informed me that the first opportunity would be open for me in April 2022. He asked me if I could wait until then. I said ‘yes’. After three months, in January, I began working as an English language teacher at one of Mogadishu’s schools. In late March 2022, I received a call from SPA as the start of my internship drew near. The fantastic news that I could begin the internship shortly was communicated to me by the SPA HR Officer Farhia Mohamud. Fortunately, I had the opportunity to take a break from school and most of my coursework was almost finished. This allowed me to take the two months’ internship at SPA. The first da