The website of Open Society Foundations, a grantmaking operation founded by business magnate George Soros, provides a collection of 14 comic-reports depicting the real life experiences of Somalis in seven cities in Europe.  The stories allow readers a unique insight into what everyday life is like as a Somali in Europe. Meet the Somalis is based on the firsthand testimonies of Somalis in Europe interviewed during six months in 2013.

The stories were told to journalist Benjamin Dix and drawn by artist Lindsay Pollock.They focus on challenges faced by Somalis in their respective cities in Europe including education, housing, the media, employment, political participation, and identity. Meet the Somalis depicts experiences many of us will never know, like fleeing a warzone with your children or, worse, leaving your loved ones behind. But more often, they portray the values shared amongst many of us, like the importance of family, well-being, and identity in an ever-changing world.

You can view Meet the Somalis online or download as a PDF