Our Mission
International Harari Media Services is dedicated to preserving the rich cultural identity of the Harari people. Our mission is to connect the global diaspora through professional media production and digital storytelling, ensuring that our heritage thrives in the modern age.
The Journey of Harari Media
Founding & Inception
2018
International Harari Media Services was established with a singular vision: to create a professional platform dedicated to the preservation of Harari culture and language for the global diaspora.
2020
Digital News Expansion
Recognizing the need for real-time connection, we launched our digital news hub, providing the community with vetted information and cultural updates regardless of geographic location.
We initiated a massive effort to record and document the unique oral histories of our elders, ensuring that the sophisticated heritage of Gey Ada is archived for the next generation.
The Archive Project
2022
2024
Next-Gen Community Hub
The launch of our interactive media platform facilitates direct community engagement, networking, and cultural exchange, solidifying IHMS as the premier digital home for Hararis worldwide.
Meeting the Global Harari Visionaries
Dr. Harun Ahmed
Founder & Content Director
Samira Yusuf
Head of Media Production
Omar Hassan
Leading our international media strategy with over two decades of experience in cultural preservation.
Dedicated to documenting our oral histories through advanced cinematography and visual storytelling.
Head of Global Engagement
Connecting Harari across the diaspora to foster unity and ensure our heritage survives and thrives.