HSF’s Gift of Life: Tiny Hearts, Big Hope
Twenty-four Somali children have returned home after undergoing life-saving heart surgeries at Niguarda Hospital in Milan, marking a major humanitarian milestone in medical cooperation between Somalia and Italy. The children were treated through a program coordinated by Hormuud Salaam Foundation, which, on Saturday, 24 January 2026, held an appreciation ceremony in Mogadishu to honor the […]
Buruuj At Work: The Modern Mumtaz State
Walking through the streets of Mumtaz State in the Darusalam district of Mogadishu, it’s hard not to notice the difference. The roads are paved and wide, lined with neatly designed houses that speak of careful planning. Green spaces peek between the buildings, children play in secure courtyards, and there’s a sense of order that contrasts […]
Hormuud Salaam Foundation: Standing with the Vulnerable
On 15 February 2026, the Hormuud Salaam Foundation reaffirmed its enduring commitment to social welfare by donating $25,000 to the Guryosamo Family Development Center. The funding will support the marriage and employment of five families of young people with special needs, offering not only financial assistance but also dignity, stability, and renewed hope. This initiative […]
Ramadan, 2026: Bright Nights, Reliable Power with BECO
The arrival of the holy month of Ramadan marks a deeply spiritual and communal period for Muslims across the world. It is a time defined by fasting, prayer, generosity, and family gatherings. In Somalia, Ramadan also brings a significant transformation in daily life, one that places extraordinary pressure on the country’s electricity infrastructure. From the […]
Faith and Finance: SSB Powering Somalia’s Future
Founded in 2009 as Somalia’s first privately owned commercial bank and regulated by the Central Bank of Somalia, Salaam Somali Bank has become a central pillar in the country’s financial renewal. Offering personal, business, and diaspora banking services grounded in Islamic finance, the institution has steadily expanded access to formal banking, mobile financial services, and […]