Hassan Mohamud

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Hassan Mohamud (left) and Mohamed Hassan are spearheading a relief effort in the Minneapolis area for drought-stricken Somalia. The two men are part of an ad hoc committee that is working with the American Refugee Committee to raise money and collect supplies. "Because of my relationship to the people of Somalia back home ... I cannot afford to sit back and watch people go through these experiences," Mr. Hassan said. (Associated Press)