Somali Faces
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Type of site | Photoblog |
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| Owner | Mohammed Ibrahim Shire and Donia Jamal Adam |
| URL | www |
| Commercial | No |
| Launched | January 1, 2016 |
| Current status | Unavailable |
Somali Faces is a cultural project[1] launched in 2016 aimed at sharing stories about Somalis from different parts of the world, while combating the negative media narratives about the people and the country.[2] Founded by Mohammed Ibrahim Shire and Donia Jamal Adam,[3] the project has published stories about Somalis from 20 different countries and has over 100,000 followers on Facebook. As of 2025, the current status of the organization is unknown.[verification needed]
Blog
[edit]Somali diaspora
[edit]Somali Faces is a storytelling organization founded by Mohammed Ibrahim Shire and Donia Jamal Adam in January 2016. The initiative began by featuring personal stories of Somalis living in the diaspora, with the aim of challenging stereotypes and promoting a more nuanced understanding of Somali identity.[4] It later began to include narratives from individuals residing in Somalia and Somaliland. Stories are published in Somali and English on the organization’s platforms.[5] The initiative has received international recognition for its role in promoting a more nuanced understanding of Somali identity and experiences.[6][7]
Humanitarianism
[edit]In January 2017, two Somali girls in Galdogob, Puntland, Somalia, fell victims to a gang rape case and subsequently the video footage was released. Somali Faces took the initiative and raised over £4,475 (US$5,516) to support the girls and their families.[8]
Awards
[edit]- 2018: International Somali Award, Innovative category, 2018 International Somali Awards for Somali Faces.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ Macha, Ndesanjo (19 April 2016). ""Project shows true face of Somalis"". The Guardian. Retrieved 27 September 2016.
- ""Somaliske hverdagsfortællinger"". Globalnyt (in Danish). 23 April 2016. Retrieved 27 September 2016.
- ""Gesichter Somalias"". Welt-Sichten. 22 April 2016. Retrieved 27 September 2016. - ^ "African Media - Radio silence in Kinshasa as RFI cut drags on; How "Somali Faces" shares stories to counter negative perceptions of Somalis". RFI. 2016-11-12. Retrieved 2025-04-08.
- ^ Daldorph, Brenna. ""We aren't just pirates, refugees, and terrorists": The stories behind everyday Somalis". France24.
- ^ "Somali Faces". Demac. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
- ^ "SOMALI FACES LTD overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
- ^ ""We aren't just pirates, refugees, and terrorists": The stories behind everyday Somalis". The Observers - France 24. 2016-05-10. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
- ^ Macha, Ndesanjo (2016-04-19). "'We'll make our country great again': project shows true face of Somalis". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
- ^ "Outrage over Somali gang-rape video". BBC News. 17 January 2017.
- Loulla-Mae Eleftheriou-Smith (18 January 2017). "Gang rape video on Facebook of 16-year-old girl sparks outrage". The Independent.
- Migiro, Katy. "Somali gang rape video sparks call for justice, not fine of camels". Reuters UK. - ^ "Innovative Award". International Somali Awards. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
General references
- Ibrahim Shire, Mohammed (23 May 2016). "Ni pirates, ni réfugiés, ni terroristes : portraits de Somaliens contre les clichés". France24 (in French). Retrieved 22 October 2016.
- "Thirty Years Looking for Mum". BBC. 21 June 2016. Retrieved 22 October 2016.