Following a Guardian investigation revealing a US drone strike in Jamaame, Somalia, that resulted in at least twelve civilian deaths – including eight children – seven-year-old Abdiqadir Salah has received crucial surgical intervention. Abdiqadir and his siblings were injured in the strike nearly a year ago. Funds raised by Guardian readers enabled the vital operation to take place in Mogadishu. His mother, Marian Haji Abdi Guled, experienced a mix of relief and anxiety as she transported him to the hospital. The surgery offers a life-changing opportunity for Abdiqadir, who suffered severe injuries in the Jamaame incident. This case highlights the ongoing impact of the conflict on civilians in Somalia and the power of collective action.