Inspired by the flag of Somalia – the white Star of Unity centered in a field of blue – the I AM A STAR campaign transformed humanitarian relief efforts. I AM A STAR harnessed the power of the Somali diaspora community to enhance the lives of 170,000 people in Somalia by providing clean water, sanitation, and healthcare.
Through I AM A STAR, Alight mobilized the diaspora community to co-design and co-implement the relief program in Somalia. Hundreds of diaspora members formed a network that facilitated access and ensured smooth implementation of the program. Twelve volunteers from the diaspora provided hands-on assistance in Mogadishu, aiding in rapid response efforts at the Mogadishu Maternal and Child Hospital, creating safe spaces for siblings of sick children, and developing nutritional feeding programs across the city. Additionally, the campaign galvanized tens of thousands of online advocates to raise funds and build a supportive community for Somalia.
