I met Somy Ali through Deborah Magdalegna at the Spoken Soul Festival in Miami, Fl this past Spring 2010. Somy was there supporting her non-profit organization “No More Tears”. She is such an inspiration. I recently wore one of Somy’s  t-shirts in an episode of MyTempO! with Morgan to support her cause to raise awareness and financial aid to rescue women who are victims of domestic violence. Here is her story:

Because of her passion for social and political issues and events, actress and model Somy Ali decided to expand her career to include writing and journalism. In November 1999, she moved to the United States and she received a Bachelor’s degree in psychology which she finished in three years. Following that she pursued a Masters degree in print journalism at the University of Miami.

While attending the University of Miami, Somy developed an interest in documentary films, therefore left UM in 2003 to attend the New York Film Academy. She obtained a degree in film making, direction, script writing, and editing.

Some of her first projects included short films on Abortion, Domestic Violence, and Teenage suicide.

Since 2006 Somy has been working as a human rights advocate through her 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization, No More Tears, that stands in support of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and its guarantees of safety, security and freedom for all humans. Understanding that violence takes many forms but is often rooted in social inequalities, No More Tears’ mission is to eradicate violence in all its forms through collaborative projects involving awareness, education, activism, and advocacy for victims both domestically and abroad.

No More Tears has rescued over 30 victims of domestic violence and their children since its launch in 2006. In addition to her non-profit organization, Somy is the founder and CEO of So-Me Designs. A clothing line based on taking a stand against all intolerance through the aid of fashion. So-Me clothing is available in boutiques all over the U.S. and sells through their website as well.

“Can you save the world one shirt at a time? Yes! By making choices that are good for the earth and ts people, you can make a difference everyday. Our designs support sustainable manufacturing, foster idas of peace and harmoney, create awareneess about global issues and help empower the powerless. I have seen mankind at its very best and worst. I promise you…together we can make a difference”.

-Somy Ali

Founder of So Me Designs

Click HERE for information about No More Tears

Click HERE to see more of So Me Design’s T-Shirts