Somali Forgotten Minds: Iftar for Refugees
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The Somali Forgotten Minds Project was founded in 2018 and has since been supporting individuals suffering from mental illnesses in Somalia and Kenya. According to the World Health Organisation statistics, Somalia has one of the highest rates of mental illness in the world. Our mission remains to inspire change and end the stigma around mental illness.
We've previously partnered with Dadaab Media Channel, a local NGO, to support individuals who are mentally ill. Raising funds to provide access to much needed treatment in a nearby Psychiatric facility. Documenting all projects and updates on our Instagram: @Somaliforgottenminds
We are entering the month of giving and our Ramadan focus is to continue to support the refugees residing in Dadaab Refuge Camp, Kenya. Their situation is dire and many don't have food for suhoor (meal before fasting) or Iftar to break their fasts with.
Without your support many will be left hungry within this holy month, forced to break their fasts with as little as water and boiled leaves.
Our aim is to raise $400 (£325) a day which feeds 25 families. Each family within the camp consists of 10-14 people often including grandparents and extended family members. Our goal of £10,000 will allow us to meet our daily target of feeding 25 families for the entire 30 days of Ramadan. The money will be received by Dadaab Media Channel who will hold the daily Iftar distribution at Dagahley, a community centre in the camp.
In light of COVID-19 outbreaks, preventative measures have been taken. When in line for food people will either be given masks or asked to use fabric face covering. Volunteers will enforce a 6 feet space between people and only the head of the family will attend the distribution to limit crowding.
The Prophet (pbuh) said "The believer's shade on the Day of Resurrection will be his charity" (Al-Tirmidhi).
We hope we can come together to make a difference and support our Muslim brothers and sisters in need this Ramadan.
Partnerships:
We are grateful for the generosity shown by the Individuals and brands that have reached out to kindly collaborate and do their part in helping us feed the refugees of Dadaab this Ramadan.
We have collaborated with Photographer and Film-maker MOMOTHEEXPLORER. Mohamed is a specialist in advertising for online social media content and is now a Branded Content Manager for UNiDAYS, a student-focused social media platform. He will be selling a unique print every week and 100% of profits will go to the Iftar project. This weeks print 'The Sahara' is now available for purchase. Find him on Instagram @momotheexplorer
We are also working in Partnership with Somali owned Amsterdam based clothing brand Afrique. Designed with Inspiration of native African tribes offering authentic premium quality clothing. They will kindly be donating 10% of all purchases to our Iftar cause. Find them on Instagram @Afriqueclo.
We've previously partnered with Dadaab Media Channel, a local NGO, to support individuals who are mentally ill. Raising funds to provide access to much needed treatment in a nearby Psychiatric facility. Documenting all projects and updates on our Instagram: @Somaliforgottenminds
We are entering the month of giving and our Ramadan focus is to continue to support the refugees residing in Dadaab Refuge Camp, Kenya. Their situation is dire and many don't have food for suhoor (meal before fasting) or Iftar to break their fasts with.
Without your support many will be left hungry within this holy month, forced to break their fasts with as little as water and boiled leaves.
Our aim is to raise $400 (£325) a day which feeds 25 families. Each family within the camp consists of 10-14 people often including grandparents and extended family members. Our goal of £10,000 will allow us to meet our daily target of feeding 25 families for the entire 30 days of Ramadan. The money will be received by Dadaab Media Channel who will hold the daily Iftar distribution at Dagahley, a community centre in the camp.
In light of COVID-19 outbreaks, preventative measures have been taken. When in line for food people will either be given masks or asked to use fabric face covering. Volunteers will enforce a 6 feet space between people and only the head of the family will attend the distribution to limit crowding.
The Prophet (pbuh) said "The believer's shade on the Day of Resurrection will be his charity" (Al-Tirmidhi).
We hope we can come together to make a difference and support our Muslim brothers and sisters in need this Ramadan.
Partnerships:
We are grateful for the generosity shown by the Individuals and brands that have reached out to kindly collaborate and do their part in helping us feed the refugees of Dadaab this Ramadan.
We have collaborated with Photographer and Film-maker MOMOTHEEXPLORER. Mohamed is a specialist in advertising for online social media content and is now a Branded Content Manager for UNiDAYS, a student-focused social media platform. He will be selling a unique print every week and 100% of profits will go to the Iftar project. This weeks print 'The Sahara' is now available for purchase. Find him on Instagram @momotheexplorer
We are also working in Partnership with Somali owned Amsterdam based clothing brand Afrique. Designed with Inspiration of native African tribes offering authentic premium quality clothing. They will kindly be donating 10% of all purchases to our Iftar cause. Find them on Instagram @Afriqueclo.
Organizer
Selma Warsame
Organizer
England