Finland: Somali named father of the year

Finland: Somali named father of the year



Via YLE:

Marking Fathers' Day on Sunday, three men have been named "fathers of the year". All of them are being recognized not only for outstanding fatherhood, but also for volunteer work.

The three are Abdishakur Moalin of Vantaa, Pasi Orava of Oulu and a grandfather from Mynämäki, Hannu Gustafsson.

Moalin is a teacher and father of four who moved to Finland from Somalia about 20 years ago. He is active in volunteer youth sports activities and helping young people integrate into Finnish society. Hundreds of kids play football under his leadership.

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