Garowe International Book Fair

An annual event that promotes literacy, Somali literature and cultural values and showcases the work of young emerging writers, poets, and artists. It brings together wide spectrum of participants including authors, artists, poets, linguists, motivational speakers, playwrights, scholars, policy makers, activists, readers as well government’s officials from across Somali territories and around world. Over one thousand people attended the event and many more followed it online.