Hamdi Ali Farah 🇸🇴

Interested Research| “lover📚"🇸🇴🇪🇹🇬🇭🇰🇪

[Hamdi Ali Farah 🇸🇴 @Hamdialifarah2]

Here is humble me after receiving training of 3 weeks from @coursera and a certificate from the University of Colorado. I hereby send my gratitudes to Coursera for making such courses available for us. Many thanks.❤️🙏❤️
Another day, another blessing!

[UEFA @UEFA]

🏆 Referee announced for 2026 #SuperCup!

We're pleased to share that Somali referee Omar Artan will officiate the highly anticipated match between PSG and Aston Villa in Salzburg.

[Hodan Ali @hodansomali]

Both Somali.

Both self made.

Both made history at FIFA.

Unstable people despite every obstacle thrown at us.

Mogadishu thank you for showing Judge/Referee #OmarArtan some love today.

#🇸🇴Hanoolaato

[Hodan Ali @hodansomali]

Grace. Class. Talent. SOMALI.

No amount of hate or xenophobia will make a Somali bend the knee.

Thank you Omar Artan for lifting your nation and making us proud.

#OmarArtan #Somalia #Africa

#Boycott FIFA2026

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

Omar Artan didn’t just make the #FIFAWorldCup, he made history as the first Somali referee to get there, and as #Africa’s best. That milestone stands no matter what. So sorry to see this, Omar. You reached the summit of your profession and inspired a generation back home just by getting there, and being kept off the pitch you earned doesn’t change that. This won’t be the end of your story on the world stage. The world stands with you as one family, wishing you resilience now and many more major finals to come. Solidarity. #Somalia

[Hillary Clinton @HillaryClinton]

As a World Cup host, the U.S. shouldn't be flippantly barring officials from entering the country to do their jobs.

It's terribly backward.

It's also counterproductive.

Global sports competitions should improve international exchange and relations, not the reverse.

[Amira Adawe, MPH @Aadawe]

How can you safely transition away from skin-lightening products? At @beautiwell, we are here to support your journey. 🛑🛡️

📺 Watch my full @BBC interview: https://t.co/wSM09GXzkX

Stopping these products requires a careful, informed approach. 🧵👇🏿(1/3)

[Amira Adawe, MPH @Aadawe]

A lively day in Xamar Weyne, Mogadishu! 🇸🇴

Our team is on the ground capturing the heart of this community for our documentary. We’re documenting the global business of colorism and its impact on public health. 

#Beautywell #PublicHealth #Mogadishu

[The Beautywell @beautiwell]

Is Lead Hiding in Your Beauty Routine? 💄

While many think lead is a thing of the past, it is still a very real health risk today. We often hear about lead in old house paint (pre-1978), but it’s hiding in places you might not expect—including your makeup bag.

✨ Spotlight on Cosmetics
Lead can be found in everyday products like lipsticks, mascaras, foundations, and powders. Because these are applied directly to your skin daily, they can cause especially high levels of exposure over time.

Other Common Sources of Lead:
•Toys: Specifically plastic toys made from vinyl or PVC.

•Pottery: Vintage or handmade cookware and food storage can leach lead from decorative glazes and paints.

•Water: In homes built before 1930, lead piping can leach into your water system.

•Soil & Dust: Lead from old exterior paint or historical leaded gasoline can settle in the soil near roads and buildings, or turn into household dust.

Why It Matters
Lead exposure is often "invisible" until it becomes severe. It can lead to neurological, kidney, and liver damage, as well as pregnancy complications and developmental harm in children.

Protect Yourself
•Test: Ask your healthcare provider for a lead lab test—it’s the only way to know for sure if you’ve been exposed.
•Screen: Use home testing kits for household items or send water samples to an accredited lab.
•Learn: Knowledge is power!

🔗 Visit our database for more info: https://t.co/gxObrAlBa3

#BeautywellProject #ChemicalExposure #LeadExposure #PublicHealth #CleanBeauty #HealthyLiving

[Amira Adawe, MPH @Aadawe]

We created the Beautywell Knowledge Hub to protect our global community with real data. Stay informed and stay safe.

🔍 Search our tested product database: https://t.co/jeWAq3KmIa

#Beautywell #PublicHealth #AmiraAdawe #GlobalHealth (3/3)

[Hamdi Ali Farah 🇸🇴 @Hamdialifarah2]

Congratulations on this incredible achievement! Your dedication and hard work in fighting colorism and promoting global health leadership are truly inspiring. Wishing you continued success and impact worldwide. 🌍👏

@Aadawe
@beautiwell

[Amira Adawe, MPH @Aadawe]

Leading Global Change: 17 years fighting colorism and chemical exposure. 🌍

Since founding @beautiwell in 2017, we’ve driven systemic change. Proud to be featured in the @WHO Bulletin on our global work: https://t.co/unTNkNGsvl
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[Amira Adawe, MPH @Aadawe]

I’m excited to share my latest brief on The Global Beauty Brief! 🌍

For years, I’ve represented @beautiwell at the Minamata Convention on Mercury’s COP. My work ensures global policy reflects our communities.

Read more & subscribe: 🔗 https://t.co/QoFA1r5txP

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[Amira Adawe, MPH @Aadawe]

The $13B skin-lightening industry has a dark secret that @beautiwell is exposing through community-based research. 🛑🧪

📺 Watch my full @BBC interview: https://t.co/wSM09GXzkX

Our testing has uncovered high levels of unlisted mercury in everyday products. 🧵 👇🏿(1/3)

[Amira Adawe, MPH @Aadawe]

What a historic day! Intergovernmental Science Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste & Pollution (ISPCWP) was successfully established today! It was an honor to participate in the negotiations as a delegate at the resumed 3rd Meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group -

[Abdikarin Dahir @Abdikarindahirr]

𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗮𝗻𝗶-𝗠𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗵𝘂

Voter registration for Somalia’s historic local council elections officially began today, Tuesday, in Shingaani district, Banadir region. Residents formed long lines at registration centers, eager to take part in selecting their local representatives.

Banadir Governor Mohamed Ahmed Amiin was the first to register, encouraging many others to follow suit and engage in the democratic process.

This marks the first time in over 50 years that citizens are able to directly elect local council members.

National Electoral Commission Chairperson, Abdikarim Ahmed Hassan, previously affirmed the commission’s readiness, with all necessary tools and systems in place.

The process is part of efforts to establish a transparent, one-person-one-vote electoral system.

#SomaliaVotes #LocalElections #Shingaani #Banadir #DemocracyInAction

[The Beautywell @beautiwell]

We are recruiting for our 11th cohort of the Young Women’s Wellness and Leadership Initiative (YWWLI). Learn about the program and apply. Here is the online application. https://t.co/WzAIM0U5vw

#YWWLI #LeadershipDevelopment #mentoring #representation #Wellness #Beautywell

[Amira Adawe, MPH @Aadawe]

Mercury exposure from skin-lightening can can pass from the mother’s milk while breastfeeding causing harm to the baby’s brain development.

Learn about mercury exposure: https://t.co/hRR7eIYcjo

#endskinlightening #earlychildhood #beautywell

[Amira Adawe, MPH @Aadawe]

I had a great meeting today with Ambassador Jabril Ibrahim Abdulle at the Somali Embassy in Kenya. I appreciate the time you took to discuss environmental issues, particularly skin-lightening products and chemical exposure. I look forward to collaborating with you and your team.

[The Beautywell @beautiwell]

We Are Hiring!

1. Program Manager (Full-Time): We seek a qualified individual to lead the Young Women’s Wellness and Leadership Initiative, including all planning and program management aspects. https://t.co/Ybrv34PfFM

2. Research Coordinator (Part-Time): We seek someone to coordinate our research projects. https://t.co/cOGucfiCPR

We encourage you to apply if you meet the qualifications for either position!

[Amira Adawe, MPH @Aadawe]

Although the negotiations to establish a global plastic treaty did not go as hoped, we remain committed to eliminating microplastics and chemical exposures from cosmetics and personal care products.

[Amira Adawe, MPH @Aadawe]

Last week, I had a great experience attending the EPA Pollution Prevention Conference in Washington, D.C. It was a pleasure to connect with attendees, learn about various pollution prevention projects, and engage with grantees and EPA staff.