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Soomaaliyeey, toosoo

# Toosoo: the call

“Soomaaliyeey toosoo” means “Somalis, wake up”. It is the song of 1947 that every Somali knows, and it is our call: take up the banner every generation has carried since 1895, and carry it to the goal of one united, prosperous Somalia.

Last checked **2026-11-12**

## The song

The lyrics of “Soomaaliyeey toosoo” date from 1947. They are credited to Ali Mire Awale, with partial help from Yusuf Haji Adam, though the attribution is contested. The song was sung at independence on 1 July 1960 and served as the national anthem from 1 July 2000 to August 2012 ([Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soomaaliyeey_toosoo)). On 1 August 2012, “Qolobaa Calankeed” (“every nation has its own flag”) became the anthem ([Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qolobaa_Calankeed)).

## 131 years of work

We count the mission from 1895, when Sayyid Mohammed Abdullah Hassan returned from Mecca and began preaching in Berbera. Since then, from the Daraawiish to the Somali Youth League, to independence and union in 1960, to the rebuilding after 1991, every generation has worked for a Somalia that controls its own future and cares for its people. Each one moved the work forward. We honour them all.

[Read how every generation carried the banner](https://calankii.com/en/history/carried-the-banner-since-1895/).

## The goal

**One united, prosperous Somalia, won peacefully.** Unity is the first step; prosperity for every family is the goal, as Singapore, the UAE and others showed it can be done. [See how other nations started strong](https://calankii.com/en/lessons/).

Inaan Soomaaliya ka dhigno hal dal oo mideysan, barwaaqona u keenno dadkeeda oo dhan.

## What we promise

- **Midnimo (unity):** one country, every community.
- **Adeeg (service):** we earn support by serving first.
- **Daacadnimo (honesty):** we say what we do and do what we say.
- **Nabad (peace):** we build.
- **Shaqo (work):** results, not speeches.

We serve every community, not one clan. Roles go to whoever can handle them, never by tribe or lineage. We are not a political party and we do not ask for votes. Trust comes from serving people.

## Who it is for

We build it for our children: young Somalis at home, and those born in the diaspora. Their future, including making a living, comes first. Anyone can take part, wherever they live.

## Why now

On 5 November 2026, Somalia's Supreme Court ruled that parliament's term ended on 14 April 2026 and the president's on 15 May 2026, and ordered a deal on an election framework within 30 days and elections within 90 days ([Garowe Online](https://www.garoweonline.com/en/news/somalia/somalia-supreme-court-rules-president-parliament-terms-expired-orders-elections-within-90-days)). The old order is running out. At the same time, Somalia is one of the youngest countries on earth, nine in ten adults pay by phone, and Somalis abroad send home billions of dollars a year. [See the forces moving now](https://calankii.com/en/forces/).

## What you can do

Everyone gets one small action that fits what they can give. [Find yours](https://calankii.com/en/join/).

Last checked 2026-11-12

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## Toosoo!

Since 1895, every generation has worked for one united, prosperous Somalia. Now it is our generation.

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