Mohamed Mohamud - Somalia

Mohamed Mohamud is the founder of Somali Sideways, a visual storytelling platform founded to challenge stereotypes and amplify the voices of Somali people around the world by highlighting the diverse experiences of the Somali diaspora, showcasing stories of resilience, entrepreneurship, cultural pride, and success in migration.

He’s working on a podcast and photography project that takes place in Somalia, Djibouti, Egypt and Kenya. “Having this grant will be transformational for the path Somali Sideways is taking in changing the narrative about Somali communities and migration.