Aden Abdullahi Ali whispers to animals in Somalia, a whisper of compassion every day. He chooses animals often overlooked in Somalia such as dogs, cats and birds. To put this into context, Somalia is abundantly blessed with a variety of animals. Millions of goats, sheep, cattle and camels are exported every year, making up more than 60% of GDP and over 70% of total exports, according to Somalia's Investment Promotion Office. That’s a big contribution to the country’s economy. However, unlike in other countries, keeping dogs, cats and wild birds as pets is rare in the country. Therefore, Aden Abdullahi Ali’s love for these animals is seen as a revolutionary move. His mission is not just about saving lives – it’s about changing hearts and conversation. On the streets of the capital Mogadishu, cats, dogs and birds – all scramble for a space on him, attracting spectators and more helpers for the animals.

Aden Abdullahi Ali whispers to animals in Somalia, a whisper of compassion every day. He chooses animals often overlooked in Somalia such as dogs, cats and birds. To put this into context, Somalia is abundantly blessed with a variety of animals. Millions of goats, sheep, cattle and camels are exported every year, making up more than 60% of GDP and over 70% of total exports, according to Somalia's Investment Promotion Office. That’s a big contribution to the country’s economy. However, unlike in other countries, keeping dogs, cats and wild birds as pets is rare in the country. Therefore, Aden Abdullahi Ali’s love for these animals is seen as a revolutionary move. His mission is not just about saving lives – it’s about changing hearts and conversation. On the streets of the capital Mogadishu, cats, dogs and birds – all scramble for a space on him, attracting spectators and more helpers for the animals.