Salma Osman

Executive Director | MHPSS & Trauma-Informed Practitioner | Youth Identity & Civic Leadership | Peacebuilding in Displacement Contexts

[Salma Osman @SALMAOKIO]

( وفي أَنفُسِكُمْ أَفَلاَ تُبْصِرُونَ ) [الذاريات :21 Meditation is the journey from sound to silence, from movement to stillness, from limited identity to unlimited space. ~ Sri Ravi Shankar @Pyramids Giza, Egypt

[Salma Osman @SALMAOKIO]

@SafwacOrg Our inspiring and iconic young lady, Rayan Somali! ✨ It was such a joy and honor to have you with us at Somali Week Cairo 2026. Keep shining, inspiring, and making us proud! 🤍🇸🇴

[Safwac Foundation @SafwacOrg]

A Voice From the Diaspora

Hearing from a young Somali voice born in the diaspora.

Rayan sharing a personal reflection on identity, family, legacy, and the influence of her grandmother in keeping Somalia present in her life.

#SomaliDiaspora #youth #SomaliIdentity #Legacy

[Salma Osman @SALMAOKIO]

اللهم بلغنا رمضان 🌙

Ramadan is approaching.

And we often prepare with food lists, schedules, and taraweeh plans.

But what if one of the greatest preparations is relearning how to read?

Not just reading the Qur’an with our tongues,
but reading our lives with our hearts.

[Global Voices @globalvoices]

The series of interviews produced as a result of this project aims to highlight stories from the African diaspora that cover the themes of migration, culture, creative art, community activism and international cooperation. @moamohamud https://t.co/HJXnnaiw0y

[Abdirisak Urug @AbdirisakUrug]

Extending my deepest congratulations to @MogBF and conclusion of book fair forum. This improve people's literacy rate and encouraging youth to be a creative.
#MBF #Somalia

[Salma Osman @SALMAOKIO]

Some books are worthy of reading twice and more! https://t.co/ZYBtrN2uJs

[Salma Osman @SALMAOKIO]

The world is here for reading! A pleasant day @Cairo International Book Fair 2022. 📚📚

[Salma Osman @SALMAOKIO]

@Nastaah @hibaaq Congratulations dear @hibaaq for this inspiring achievement, keep shining ❤️

[Salma Osman @SALMAOKIO]

Be selective in your battles for sometimes peace is better than being right.

[Salma Osman @SALMAOKIO]

I have been always questioning it! Taariikhda luuqada ayeey ku jirtaa ayaa layiri ee taarikhdeena aa barano!

[African Index @africanindex_]

Akhenaten and Nefertiti; 1345 BC

Akh represented the deceased, who was transfigured and often identified with light.

In 🇸🇴, akh is associated with negative connotation eg akhas (yuck!)

Nef means breathe in 🇸🇴
Naf - soul
Nafis - relief/relax, catch breath
Nafs 🇸🇦 (self/soul)

[Salma Osman @SALMAOKIO]

Don't wish for it, work for it.
From @AppMotivation #motivation #quote #motivationalquote

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[Salma Osman @SALMAOKIO]

Every morning when you wake up, be grateful; someone did not get a chance to wake up today.
From @AppMotivation #motivation #quote #motivationalquote

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[Salma Osman @SALMAOKIO]

There's a power deep within you, the power to create the life you want. Stop overthinking and start using your power.
From @AppMotivation #motivation #quote #motivationalquote

https://t.co/qxIcbl9kGa

[Salma Osman @SALMAOKIO]

You can't force someone to respect you, but you can refuse to be disrespected.
From @AppMotivation #motivation #quote #motivationalquote

https://t.co/qxIcbl9kGa

[Salma Osman @SALMAOKIO]

What if you could approach it differently? what if you could see life differently? Remember nothing is as scary as you might think!

[Salma Osman @SALMAOKIO]

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[Salma Osman @SALMAOKIO]

Drinking water with flavors is the best. Take lemon as a big key for your health!

[Salma Osman @SALMAOKIO]

These lovely books are coming straight away from my sweet home Mogadishu. Looking forward to reading them. It is a meaningful gift to me ����

[نسرين| قارئة📚✨ @Nsreenabukaf]

"كنت أشعر دائمًا أَنّ بابًا يُفضي إلى مكتبة من خلفه، ليس بابًا عاديًا، إنّه بابٌ يفتح على المُطلَق، وعلى الحياة الأخرى الأكثر إدهاشًا وغموضًا وسحرًا".
مكتبتي منوره بعد ترتيب اليوم 😍📚.