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  • JAWAAB BRIXTON SOUP KITCHEN

    The latest Jawaab episode – we are celebrating local heroes like Mahamed Hashi.

    Special thanks to Brixton Soup Kitchen and Support Centre.

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  • International Somali Awards ISA 2019

    The 4th International Somali Awards brought together talented Somalis to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of Somalis from across the globe, from Sport, Tech, Education, the Arts, Business & Community Impact.

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  • ATM Young Leader’s Awards

    ‘Lead and Be Led’ is The Anti-Tribalism Movement’s flagship leadership programme. Over 60 young people have completed the programme to develop confidence, decision-making and critical thinking skills. We celebrated their hard work with a special awards ceremony to recognise their achievements with family and friends.

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  • Growing up as a Somali in the UK

    What’s your experience of being young, British and Somali?

    Mid Baan Nahay (We Are One) tells the story of two second-generation young British-Somalis making sense of their rich heritage and multiple identities. Thanks to our partners: John Lyons Charity, Media Trust and Solaris2 Media

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  • We join countless others in deeply mourning the passing of an extraordinary human being, a tireless philanthropist and dedicated humanitarian. Her legacy, passion and contribution will live on and will never be forgotten. @DHAFoundation
  • Applications are still open for the ATM COVID-19 Resilience Grants! The grant is for BAME led organisations who have been are supporting communities affected by Covid-19. Click on the link below to apply for a grant. #TheResilienceGrant #TheResilienceGrant
  • Eid Mubarak Ciid Wanaagsan /Ciid Mubaarak عيدكم مبارك
  • 💻 Our #COVID19 Resilience Grant Webinar is now LIVE! If you haven’t signed up on eventbrite there’s still a chance to access the virtual conference by clicking the link below. 👇🏾 #TheResilienceGrant
  • The session will now take place on Thursday 30th July. It’s only 5 days away be sure to sign up now! #TheResilienceGrant
  • We are officially launching ATM’s COVID-19 #TheResilienceGrant fund which is open to organisations working for & led by any BAME community in the UK to sustain core services & to thrive in this difficult time. Find out more, including how to apply, below👇
  • 'Hooyo, We've Got Problems' is a mental health campaign that intends to bridge the gap between young British-Somalis, their families and the taboo around mental health. Watch our young people speak to local residents for their thoughts. 👉🏾 Full video:
  • COVID-19 is having a big impact on the UK’s minority communities. Please help us to understand the nature of this impact by taking this short 2-minute survey. Your inputs will help us to design/fund relevant community projects worth £360,000.
  • We know inequality has worsened for BME communities. So, today we unveil our £360,000 Covid-19 Resilience Grant to support BME charities to continue their vital work. Sign up to our free information session 5th August at 10:00am 👉🏾 #TheResilienceGrant
  • 🌍 Our FIRST EVER virtual conference on equality for marginalised people welcomed over 176 delegates over three days! Thank you everyone (below) who made this possible 👇🏾 #60YearsofIndependence
  • 🎥 Watch @Aadawe draw the link between anti-blackness, skin-lightening and identity. 📲 Watch the full event over on Facebook 👉🏾 Tweet your thoughts with the hashtag #60YearsofIndependence
  • 🎥 Watch our @AbdisalamAato touch on how music defines popular culture, identity and behaviour. 📲 Watch the full event over on Facebook 👉🏾 Tweet your thoughts with the hashtag #60YearsofIndependence
  • 🎥 Watch our keynote speaker Dr. @idil_osman share how young people could be the key to transnational social change for the Somali community . 📲 Watch the full event over on Facebook 👉🏾 Tweet your thoughts with the hashtag #60YearsofIndependence
  • 🎥 Watch Prof. Maxamed Cumar Dalxa (MP) address the foundations of injustice cemented in the Independence of 1960. 📲 Watch the full event over on Facebook 👉🏾 Tweet your thoughts with the hashtag #60YearsofIndependence
  • 🎥 Watch @mi_shiine draw the link between equitable economics and social justice. 📲 Watch the full event over on Facebook 👉🏾 Tweet your thoughts with the hashtag #60YearsofIndependence
  • 🎥 Watch Former Minister of Planning Abdi @Aynte address the root of economic injustice in Somalia. 📲 Watch the full event over on Facebook 👉🏾 Tweet your thoughts with the hashtag #60YearsofIndependence
  • 🎥 Watch Dr. Hodan Isse’s key-note address are today’s virtual conference on Economic Justice (Caddaaladda Dhaqalaaha). 📲 Watch the full event over on Facebook 👉🏾 Tweet your thoughts with the hashtag #60YearsofIndependence
  • Day Two of our online conference is LIVE NOW Join us on Facebook to watch. Send us your questions and comments with the hashtag #60YearsOfIndependence You don’t want to miss it!
  • Day One of our virtual conference has concluded! ✅ Here are some headline quotes from our fantastic panellists! 👇🏾#60YearsofIndependence 1/1
  • Welcome to all those joining us via zoom for the webinar. We are also live on Facebook for those joining us. Send us any comments and questions on twitter via #60YearsOfIndependence
  • Happening TODAY at 13:00pm (UK) and 15:00pm (Somalia). Follow us on Facebook @movementatm to see the live-stream. Do not miss out on you chance to hear from these esteemed academics/activists who are joining us from Somalia, UK and the US! #60YearsofIndependence 👇🏾
  • Hodan left us all with a glimpse of hope, a better and prosperous #Somalia and we hope that one day we can all carry forward her dream into a reality. To understand what Hodan meant to us, please read this piece we wrote last year. #RememberingHodan 🙏🏾
  • “When you take a closer look at Somali tribes, you realise it’s all fabricated.” Veteran MP Prof. Maxamed Cumar Dalxa will join us on Tues 14 July to discuss Economic Justice for marginalised groups. Tickets here 👉🏾 #60YearsOfIndependence #SomaliaAt60
  • “How do we undo all of these cultural practices that embrace light skin?” @Aadawe will join us on Weds 15 July to talk public health, culture and social change. Tickets here 👉🏾 @beautiwell @matteroffacttv #60YearsOfIndependence #SomaliaAt60
  • “There’s got to be a re-enactment of civic nationality and civic duty.” @idil_osman will join us on Weds 15 July to discuss transnational social change and the role of culture. Tickets here 👉🏾 @ctrl_culture #60YearsOfIndependence #SomaliaAt60
  • We love this clip of @AbdisalamAato showcasing diversity in Somalia. @AbdisalamAato will join us on Weds 15 to talk about Transnational Social Change and the role of cultural diversity! Tickets here 👉🏾 #60YearsOfIndependence #SomaliaAt60
  • We couldn’t agree more with this from @Muhidin_125 👇🏾
  • Here’s a clip of @mi_shiine discussing the British Covid-19 response and impact on Somali community. @mi_shiine is joining us on Tues 13 to talk Public Administration & Economic Justice. Tickets here 👉🏾 @itvnews #60YearsOfIndependence #SomaliaAt60
  • Here’s a clip of @Aynte discussing the second stage in Somalia’s nation-building story based on a founding myth. Hear from @Aynte on Economic Justice on Tuesday 14 July 👉🏾 @FagaarahaForum #60YearsOfIndependence #SomaliaAt60
  • Dr. Hodan Isse says a lack of equitable distribution of natural resources in Somalia could result in Dutch Disease & further conflict. Don’t miss the key-note from Dr. Isse on Economic Justice 👉🏾 @SomaliChannelNews #60YearsOfIndependence #SomaliaAt60
  • “Hadii la yiraahdo siyaasadii, dhaqaalhii, mujtamacii, bulshadii... kama qayb galaysaan... Yaa wadanka horumarinaayo?” Join us Mon 13th for our virtual conference with Dr. Abdi Kusow 👉🏾 @somalisiman #60YearsOfIndependence #SomaliaAt60
  • “Dembiga bulshada ma leh, dembiga waxaa iska leh dowladnimadda” Join the esteemed @DrBaadiyow on Mon 13th for our virtual conference 👉🏾 @MogUniver #60YearsOfIndependence #SomaliaAt60
  • “Qabiil iyo Qaran meel lama wada galo. Qabil waxaa lagu dumiyaa qaran.” Don’t miss the key-note from @samiyalerew on Mon 13 July 👉🏾 @hanoolaatotv #60YearsOfIndependence #SomaliaAt60
  • Meet the groundbreaking activist @Aadawe who took on AMAZON on Day Three of our virtual conference on anti-blackness and social change. Get your tickets here 👉🏾 #60YearsOfIndependence #SomaliaAt60
  • Renowned media genius @AbdisalamAato will be joining us as a panellist on Day Three of our virtual conference on anti-blackness and social change. Get your tickets here 👉🏾 #60YearsOfIndependence #SomaliaAt60
  • Brilliant academic @idil_osman will be joining us as a panellist on Day Three of our virtual conference on anti-blackness and social change. Get your tickets here 👉🏾 #60YearsOfIndependence #SomaliaAt60
  • Social justice campaigner and policy-maker @mi_shiine will be joining us as a panellist on Day Two of our virtual conference on Economic Justice. Get your tickets here 👉🏾 #60YearsOfIndependence #SomaliaAt60
  • Delighted that Former Minister of Planning @Aynte will be joining us as a panellist on Day Two of our virtual conference. Get your tickets here 👉🏾 #60YearsOfIndependence #SomaliaAt60
  • Veteran civil servant and academic Prof. Maxamed Cumar Dalxa will be joining us as a panellist on Day Two of our virtual conference on economic justice for marginalised groups. Join the conversation 👉🏾 #60YearsOfIndependence #SomaliaAt60
  • Esteemed Economist Dr. Hodan Isse will be joining us as a panellist on Day Two of our virtual conference. Tickets are going fast! Secure yours here 👉🏾 #60YearsOfIndependence #SomaliaAt60
  • Delighted to announce Dr. Yusuf Omar will be joining us as a panellist on Day One of our virtual conference. Get your tickets here 👉🏾 #60YearsOfIndependence #SomaliaAt60
  • Distinguished scholar and author Dr. Abdi Kusow will be joining us as a panellist on Day One of our virtual conference. Get your tickets here 👉🏾 #60YearsOfIndependence #SomaliaAt60
  • Renowned author and academic @DrBaadiyow will be joining us as a panellist on Day One of our virtual conference. Get your tickets here 👉🏾 #60YearsOfIndependence #SomaliaAt60
  • The wonderful @samiyalerew will be joining us as a key-note speaker on Day One of our virtual conference. Get your tickets here 👉🏾 #60YearsOfIndependence #SomaliaAt60
  • Meet the panellists for the last day of our webinar conference on Transnational Social Change. This FREE event will be in English! Get your tickets here: #60YearsOfIndependence #SomaliaAt60
  • Introducing the panellists for Day 2 of our virtual conference on Economic Justice (Caddaaladda Dhaqaalaha). This event is FREE and entirely in Somali! Tues 14th at 1pm UK time. Get your tickets now: #60YearsOfIndependence #SomaliaAt60
  • 💻 We’re inviting you to a special 3-day webinar exploring steps forward in social policy-making, economic justice, communal healing and more as we approach our 60th anniversary of Somali independence. 👉🏾 Book your tickets now #60YearsOfIndependence
  • Somalia turns 60 tomorrow. 🇸🇴 We’re celebrating heritage and diversity with dance. Don’t miss our special story over on Instagram @movementatm #Somaliaat60 #DiversitywithDance
  • 🌎 None of us was prepared for the turmoil of a global pandemic... but we made it through TOGETHER. 🎉 We also turned 10 this year. Watch our latest video for highlights from the last decade! Join our movement for fairer societies at 👇🏾 #ATMis10
  • It’s been 60 years of Somali independence movements! Follow us on Instagram this week for daily doses of digital culture @movementatm We’re celebrating diversity through dance, how are you marking this milestone? #StopTribalism
  • 🎥 Watch this highlight of interviews reflecting on the #Macpherson Report. @bbc @reetacbbc 📲 Fill out our 4 min survey on the UK Somali communities experience with policing 👉🏾 #Macpherson
  • You were right then, and you’re still right @HannaAli #BlackLivesMatter
  • Takes only 4 mins to tell us how the UK Somali community feels about policing. Make your voice count. 1 day left! #Macpherson 👇🏾
  • What is the Somali communities experience with police in the UK? Let us know by completing our anonymous 4 min survey here 👉🏾 #Macpherson Make your voice heard!
  • 🚨 Here’s a thread on where to go for help if you/someone you know has been the victim of sexual abuse. Thank you @ElaysNetwork.
  • 📲 Our latest blog to mark the International Day of the Elimination of #SexualViolence in Conflict. 👇🏾
  • 🚨 Join us this Saturday at 4pm on Instagram for a special live interview with @ZamzamMCR. You won’t want to miss this! 📲 Follow us on Instagram @movementatm #JointheMovement
  • This Saturday 20th June @ZamzamMCR will join us on IG Live to discus social change post 2020.⁣ ⁣ Zamzam Ibrahim is an advocate for British students interests in higher education and wider society. ⁣ We cannot wait to talk to her #AuthenticLeadership #SocialChange #OMD 👏🏾
  • Grenfell changed our community in West London forever. We cannot forget the lives we lost to this tragedy. We stand with you. #GrenfellUnited 💚
  • A 12 year-old girl was found dead in the River Irwell in Greater Manchester last year after relentless bullying at Broad Oak School (which is now known as Hazel High Her name was Shukri Abdi and her family are demanding a proper investigation in to her death.