Ismail Salad Osman

Senior Media and Communications Assistant @IOM_somalia | Tweets and retweets doesn’t mean endorsement.

[IOM Somalia @iom_somalia]

📢 Landmark moment for #Somalia! The Government launches the National Diaspora Policy—a framework to harness remittances, skills and investments from the #SomaliDiaspora for stability and prosperity. #DiasporaEngagement #SDE4R #GCM

@MOFASomalia @AFDB_Group @AUC_CIDO

[IOM Somalia @iom_somalia]

🌍This #DRRDay, we are reminded: disasters aren’t “natural.”

Their impact depends on how we plan, build, and invest.

In #Somalia, @IOM works with @SoDMA_Somalia to fund resilience, not disasters — turning risk into opportunity through innovation.

#FundResilienceNotDisasters

[IOM Somalia @iom_somalia]

❌Leaving irregular routes behind.

@MFASomalia, @TheVillaSomalia + @MariamYassinHY, @EU_in_Somalia & IOM helped over 170 Somali migrants stranded in Libya return home safely.

✅A dignified new start in Somalia
✅Protection from trafficking & abuse
✅Hope for a better tomorrow

[IOM Somalia @iom_somalia]

What do durable solutions look like in action?

In #Bossaso, Somalia, thousands of displaced people are rebuilding their lives through:

✅ Secure land tenure; protection from eviction.
✅Access to water, healthcare & education.
✅Access to livelihood & economic opportunities.
👇

[IOM Somalia @iom_somalia]

It is crucial to hear from the communities we serve; the Complaint and Feedback Mechanism allows displaced individuals to share concerns or feedback, and report issues related to humanitarian assistance and services at IOM-managed displacement sites.

Supported by @UKinSomalia.

[IOM Somalia @iom_somalia]

Conflicts and drought contribute to displace thousands across Somalia. #Displacement @EU_in_Somalia @UKinSomalia

[M.M. Dhoore @dhoorebbc]

Today is World Autism Awareness Day.
Here is my story about discovering my son’s autism.

My Journey to Understanding My Son's Autism

My son, Yaqub, was born on January 17, 2015, at North Middlesex Hospital in London. He arrived as a healthy baby, weighing 3.98 kg and showed no immediate concerns.

However, by the time he reached nine months, I noticed that he was not crawling or standing, and his eye contact was limited. My primary worry was that he might have issues with his legs, so I consulted a doctor for an examination of his feet and legs. Thankfully, the results indicated that everything was normal.

As Yaqub approached his first birthday, I began to realize the disparity between his development and that of my other children, who were already walking and talking. Yaqub, on the other hand, could neither stand nor utter a single word, which raised significant alarm bells for me.

At one and a half years old, I started researching potential issues that could explain his developmental delays. Autism, a term I had not encountered before, quickly became a leading suspicion in my mind.

Yaqub received his official diagnosis at the age of three and a half, even though I had already sensed that he was on the autism spectrum. From that moment onward, I committed myself to supporting my son in every way possible, ensuring he received the help he needed.

After a long and challenging journey, Yaqub finally completed his toilet training by the age of six. Today, he is able to follow instructions and communicate verbally, although there is still room for improvement. He has also learned to express himself through writing.

Throughout this journey, I have come to realize that many parents from Africa, particularly those in East Africa, face difficulties in accepting the reality of autism. They often fail to seek early intervention, which can be crucial for their children's education and social interactions.

Eleven studies highlighting the voices of 104 parents from a range of cultural backgrounds were critically evaluated and synthesized thematically. Three broad themes emerged: these were ‘knowledge and understanding,’ ‘stigma,’ and ‘barriers to support.’ Parents wanted to be advocates for their children; however, they found it challenging to navigate a system that they often did not understand or found difficult to access, according to a paper researched by Zaha Oumar from University College London in 2022.

Cultural barriers are preventing Black children who are autistic or have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) from accessing the help they need, the founder of a UK campaign for better support, Marsha Martin, has said. Hundreds of children with special educational needs (SEND) routinely wait for more than a year to get help as local authorities across England struggle to meet unprecedented needs in a dire financial climate.

Mohamed Dhoore
Journalist and Autistic Children Advocate.

[IOM Somalia @iom_somalia]

🚨Deadline Extended

Are you a Somali architect, engineer, or a student, either in the diaspora or based in Somalia?

Your skills are needed to design sustainable shelter solutions for displaced communities.

📅 Apply before 15 March 2025

Link🔗: https://t.co/jEu32OEV2Y

[IOM Somalia @iom_somalia]

We're on @instagram! 🎉

Follow us for more stories about the resilience of migrants and host communities, and images of beautiful Somalia.

Let’s connect 👉: https://t.co/Akj31aOjm8

[IOM Somalia @iom_somalia]

Meet Salat, a displaced father with a disability, fasting in an IDP camp in Mogadishu with his orphaned children. They have no food or basic necessities to make this holy month special.

Share your blessings with them this Ramadan.

💙Donate: https://t.co/fWUe092dA8

[Arlaadi Media @ArlaadiMnetwork]

⚡️UPDATE: Speaking at the launch of the DARIS WACAN Project held in #Somalia capital #Mogadishu, @IOM_EHSA Regional Director @CelestinFranz praised the initiative as a transformative step for climate resilience and water management in cross-border areas of Somalia and Kenya.

[Arlaadi Media @ArlaadiMnetwork]

⚡️EXCLUSIVE: Chief of Mission @iom_somalia Manuel Marques Pereira has formally addressed concerns over potential aid cuts by President @realDonaldTrump's administration.

In an exclusive interview with @ArlaadiMnetwork, he stated that discussions could be initiated with the U.S. government to align its investments in #Somalia with its strategic goals.

Watch the full episode 🖇️https://t.co/POzwtPyjoy

[OCHA Somalia @OCHASom]

The summary of #Somalia 2025 HNRP is now available online:

It outlines:

▶Nearly 6M people will need humanitarian assistance (13% reduction from 2024).

▶4.6M people will be targeted for assistance with US$1.42 billion financial requirement.

More; https://t.co/1LMMVGpSfT

[IOM Finland @IOMFinland]

Yesterday in Helsinki, we invited 🇫🇮🇸🇴 #diaspora healthcare professionals to:

☑️ Meet Banadir Hospital representatives
☑️ Explore IOM #MIDAFINNSOM job opportunities
☑️ Hear first-hand experiences from a diaspora expert midwife

@Ulkoministerio

[IOM Somalia @iom_somalia]

Communities united, voices amplified!

Diverse communities in Mogadishu through vibrant cultural performances and plays raised awareness about gender-based violence. #16DaysOfActivism.
#NoExcuses

This initiative was supported by @USAIDSomalia and @EU_in_Somalia

[IOM Somalia @iom_somalia]

IOM Somalia is helping communities adapt and thrive in the face of climate change, training 300+ farmers in sustainable farming, rehabilitating land and providing essential tools through the Deegaan Bile Programme.

🙏 @USAIDSomalia & @EU_in_Somalia for support.

#COP29

[IOM Somalia @iom_somalia]

As we approach #COP29 in Baku it's crucial to remind the world that climate change is an urgent reality demanding immediate action.

Stay tuned next week to learn how IOM is supporting the Federal Government of Somalia in adapting to climate change & building resilience.

[IOM Somalia @iom_somalia]

Our Environmental Peacebuilding Programme (EP) has been shortlisted for the IOM 2024 Knowledge Fair & Impact Awards 🥳

EP is an innovative programme designed to break the vicious cycle of climate change & climate induced conflict in Somalia. Vote here:
https://t.co/qpwihEZksn

[IOM Somalia @iom_somalia]

Floods in #Somalia

In Baardheere, families have been cut off from the main town and are unable to replenish their domestic supplies via @OCHASom

14,000 families urgently need life-saving assistance.

[Frantz Celestin @CelestinFranz]

In the wake of extreme rainfall in Somalia, 113,690 people have been forced to move from their homes.

#Climatechange is causing an increase in the frequency and severity of extreme weather events.