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After 9 years in media & comms Said Mohamud Isse reflects on media and social change. Said joins Ubah Media Lab as Co-founder. His journey has been incredible, filled with stories of impact & collaboration: 🔗shorturl.at/m9HTC 📸: Cawaale Koronto/ Save the Children

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Ubah Media Lab, social enterprise dedicated to digital literacy, youth empowerment, and media innovation, has officially launched to equip young people in the Horn of Africa with the skills, tools, and opportunities needed to thrive in the digital era. 🔗shorturl.at/JqMQC

With a mission to advance digital and media literacy, Ubah Media Lab combines training, mentorship, policy advocacy, and consulting services to create a more inclusive and responsible digital landscape. shorturl.at/JqMQC

UBAH IS LIVE! We are a space for bold ideas, honest stories, & real change. It’s where creators grow, youth lead, & communities use storytelling and technology to shape what comes next. From media 4 development to digital skills for change, we exist to create! connect! change!

We didn’t start Ubah Media Lab just to make media—we started it to fill a gap. Too many unheard voices. Too many untold stories. So we built a space where youth create, not just consume. Where tech drives justice, equity & growth. Join us. Let’s create, connect & change!

We’re starting where it matters. In just 3 days, Ubah Media Lab launches in Somalia, one of the countries at the heart of our mission across the Horn of Africa. Join us for this milestone moment. April 10 | 6:30 PM | Dreampoint Hall, Garowe, #Somalia #UbahMediaLab

We showed up and so did the vision. Ubah Media Lab officially launched in Garowe, Somalia, bringing together media professionals, youth innovators, civil society leaders, and policymakers. We introduced Ubah’s vision, to create a space where digital tools, storytelling, and

It was such an incredible experience to speak with students at #Puntland State University. I met students who are passionate, curious, and full of ambition—many of them dreaming about studying abroad. I shared my own journey—what it’s like navigating life as an international

Last week, we mini launched Ubah Media Lab in #Garowe, #Somalia. This wasn’t just an event—it was the beginning of something powerful. We brought together students, creatives, tech enthusiasts, and educators to introduce the vision of Ubah Media Lab: a space where young people

Happy #WorldPressFreedomDay! Today, we celebrate the journalists, creators, & storytellers who dedicate themselves to truth, transparency, & accountability. Ubah Media Lab, we’re proud to amplify voices, strengthen media literacy, & create spaces where stories can be freely told.

Read our recent analysis on Somali women and digital media, which examines trends in participation, access, representation, and safety. The report highlights both progress and persistent challenges, underscoring the need for targeted interventions to foster inclusive, secure

Our latest report sheds light on the digital realities facing Somali women across urban and rural settings. Despite growing mobile phone access, stark inequalities persist in internet usage and online safety. This data-driven analysis calls for investment in digital literacy,

🚀 Calling All Aspiring Somali Media Innovators! At Ubah Media Lab, we are launching our first Media Accelerator Programme, designed to empower young Somalis in the Horn of Africa with the skills, tools, and opportunities to thrive in today’s digital media landscape. 🎯 What We

🚀 Calling all hashtag #Somali aspiring storytellers and media changemakers! Our Media Hub is pleased to launch the Media Accelerator 2025, a three-month intensive programme designed to equip young media practitioners with the skills, tools, and mentorship they need to thrive in

Somalia’s aid communication is stuck in a donor-driven cycle. In his new article for the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) Media Blog, Said Mohamud Isse calls for a shift: from crisis messaging → community voice. Because visibility ≠ empowerment. 🔗

Most aid and development agencies rely on various top-down marketing and communication frameworks to fundraise and address pressing global challenges, including the prevention of humanitarian crises. Yet many of these strategies struggle to withstand shrinking funding spaces

#Somali #American Political Inspiration for #Somalia 4.0 🇸🇴 Although a 35-year-old’s ambition to lead Somalia may seem like a distant dream, learning from successful diaspora campaigns, like Omar Fateh’s run for #Minneapolis mayor, offers valuable insights for reimagining