The MapMakers: Project Somaliland

Take a trip to Somaliland and travel off the international map. Despite winning independence in a brutal civil war 20 years ago, Somaliland remains to be unrecognized by the international community. Eclipsed by Somalia’s ongoing and complex troubles, Somaliland’s milestones of restoring law and order, a rich democracy, and a running infrastructure without any aid from external sources tend to go unnoticed. Project Somaliland is a documentary about traveling to an internationally isolated nation. In this short film, MapMaker’s Amy & Mike investigate the people and perspectives that helped to establish durable peace, security and democracy in Somaliland. Amazed by the role clan politics and nationalism play in establishing stable infrastructure — this new view on relationships was one for the “Map”. As the travelers wander across the state from Hargeissa to Berbera, with self appointed 18year old guide Mohammed, the filmmakers meet many Somalilanders happy to share their insights on subjects like — International Recognition, Diaspora, and the future of Somaliland. Wander off the beaten path, and you’ll be amazed at what you find. For in a nation with so much associated “danger”, The MapMakers discover people who have overcome hardships and continue to move forward with their own peculiar grace.

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7 Responses to “The MapMakers: Project Somaliland”

baburo101 on November 30th, 2011 at 7:17 am

The driver is funny man!
MrOnlyOmar on December 9th, 2011 at 10:29 am

Wow this is wonderful, thanks for this video. I my self have been born and raised in Eu. Thank you everyone for helping my people. By the way what is the name of the song in the end? hehe
yusuf6734 on December 20th, 2011 at 3:38 pm

I am from Mogadishu and i wish the people of Somaliland the best
MrLilort on January 6th, 2012 at 8:04 pm

@yusuf6734
lol:D we are all somalis and i wish all Somalis the best…now Mogadishu need help, and i wish peace comes this years to south somalia.
Malilander07 on January 7th, 2012 at 8:02 pm

Thank you Mapmakers, you done a brilliant job by showing us how my proud people of Somaliland are still surviving and over coming the burdens of life. we are gratefull to Allah and all human beings who have helped us throught the last difficult 30 years. Viva Sland.
AfricanImfao on January 8th, 2012 at 10:51 pm

what is the song at the end???
MALIRIPPA on January 16th, 2012 at 3:56 am

i remember those streets vividly. was there for 5 months when i was 13 in 04
ive done anything i can send all the moneyi can and my family managed to open bussinesses and help change the country in a economic way

mashallah i love hargeysa cant w8 to go back and visit my very large family..

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