Somali Youth – Educational & Uplifting Messages about Colorism

By The Beautywell / July 20, 2023

This video is an educational video meant to raise awareness and understanding about colorism in the Somali community. The messages in this video were prepared by participants in the Young Women’s Wellness and Leadership Initiative (YWWLI).

The Young Women’s Wellness and Leadership Initiative (YWWLI) trains young 14-18 year-old Somali women to take lead of their health and wellbeing, gain policy and advocacy skills, and create social media advocacy campaign to address skin-lightening practices, self-esteem, and promote reproductive health. The YWWLI program is part of the BeautyWell Project.

The Beautywell project aims to develop healthy individuals, families and community through education, research, empowerment, policy and system changes.

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