Name: Mother and daughter doctor-heroes
Uploaded: 2011-02-09T18:28:00Z
Duration: 8 min 27 s
Description: They've been called the "saints of Somalia." Doctor Hawa Abdi and her daughter Deqo Mohamed discuss their medical clinic in Somalia, where -- in the face of civil war and open oppression of women -- they've built a hospital, a school and a community of peace.

They've been called the "saints of Somalia." Doctor Hawa Abdi and her daughter Deqo Mohamed discuss their medical clinic in Somalia, where -- in the face of civil war and open oppression of women -- they've built a hospital, a school and a community of peace.

Hawa Abdi + Deqo Mohamed: Mother and daughter doctor-heroes

Mother and daughter doctor-heroes

At a camp in Somalia, a duo tackles civil war fallout, providing a sanctuary for 90,000, focusing on women and children's health.

With strict rules against clan division and domestic violence, the camp fosters a peace and dignity uncommon in war-torn regions.

Empowering women through education and healthcare, the mission transcends medicine, nurturing hope and leadership in a fractured society.