Xariir

We're a small organisation working in Somalia to forward the education of the most disadvantaged children.

[African Index @africanindex_]

Timir laf baa ku jirta

There's a bone/stone in a date (fruit).

Meaning: Be cautious, "don't judge a book by its cover", things are not just the surface/what you see.

–Somali proverb

[Xariir @xariirorg]

We reached our goal! We thank everyone who supported our fundraiser. We are now going to start the process of distributing the supplies to the children in Somalia. Follow us on Instagram @xariirorg where we will keep you updated on our progre... https://t.co/ZdiXfIrrNb

[Xariir @xariirorg]

Ramadan Mubarak ☪️

We hope this month brings you inner peace, happiness and a renewed opportunity for the remembrance of God. Wishing you and your families a blessed Ramadan 🖤

[WFP Somalia @WFPSomalia]

.@WFP has delivered more #COVAX vaccines to support gov't in #Somalia's fight vs #COVID19 in South West, Galmudug, Jubaland & Hirshabelle, working with @unicefsomalia, @WHOSom & rest of @UNSomalia. Thanks to our donors whose support for @WFP_UNHAS has made these flights possible!

[SOMALIA | الصومالي @DiaryofSomalia]

The not so well-known story of Somalia’s past of a whimsical disco era-Mogadisco-setting alight a new period of transforming the art of traditional oral melody.

[SOMALIA | الصومالي @DiaryofSomalia]

WarSheikh beach in Somalia 🇸🇴

[Abdirisak Urug @AbdirisakUrug]

Somalia.

[Xariir @xariirorg]

@DiaryofSomalia So beautiful 😍

[SOMALIA | الصومالي @DiaryofSomalia]

•Somali architecture over time•

[African Index @africanindex_]

Somalia 1963: Wooden tablets (Somali: Loox, Arabic: لوح)

Roob-doon ceremony or praying for rains

[African Index @africanindex_]

Somali food is up there with the best cuisines of the world.

Bariis - rice
Hilib - meat
Moos/muus - 🍌
Shaah - tea
Lahoh/anjero - flat bread
Kimis/Sabaayad - another bread
Doro/digaag - 🐔
Maraq - soup

Many dessert options but halwa #1

[African Index @africanindex_]

Somalia has one of the highest urbanisation rates despite the nomadic image. It has some of the oldest towns and cities in Africa

[African Index @africanindex_]

The pyramids of Cushitics

🇸🇩 Sudan
🇸🇴 Somalia

[African Index @africanindex_]

Somalia has old buildings but no one talks about them.

For example the Fakr Ad-Din Mosque was completed in 969.

[Africa Facts Zone @AfricaFactsZone]

Somalia produces 80% of the world's frankincense.

[WFP Somalia @WFPSomalia]

With the kind support of @BMZ_Bund @KfW_int, @WFPSomalia and @unicefsomalia are working together to keep kids in school in #Somalia, keep them healthy, and provide them with nutritious and locally sourced food for #SchoolFeeding.

Thank you!

[Save the Children US @SavetheChildren]

“I want to be a teacher when I grow up. I want to help people who can’t read and write, because the ability to read is the best feeling in the world.”

For children like Mohammed, who have been forced to flee from conflict, education provides stability and hope for the future.

[UNICEF Somalia @unicefsomalia]

These girls are washing their hands outside their school building.

#Handwashing with soap is one the cheapest, easiest and most important ways to prevent the spread of #COVID19 and other diseases.

#SafeHands = Healthy lives 💙