About

Somy Ali is a survivor of sexual abuse and domestic violence who founded No More Tears in 2006 after witnessing the lack of resources for immigrant victims of domestic violence. Originally from Pakistan, Somy moved to the US at age 9, later pursuing education in psychology, filmmaking, and broadcast journalism. I am originally from Karachi, Pakistan and I am a survivor of sexual abuse, domestic violence and rape in my teenage years. I moved to the United States at the age of 9 by myself and lived with my half sister from mom's first marriage who was only 21 at the time to establish a healthy, productive family life free of abuse. At age 16, I moved to India to pursue a career in the Hindi film industry. I ended up returning to the United States after I broke up with my actor boyfriend in December, 1999 and came back to the U.S. to get my GED given I had dropped out of ninth grade. That didn't stop me either, I even ended up graduating with a bachelor's degree in psychology from Nova Southeastern University in Davie, FL. Furthermore, I went to the University of Miami to work on my graduate degree where I developed an interest in documentary films. Subsequently, in February 2003, I moved to New York to attend film school. I graduated with a degree in filmmaking, direction, screenwriting and editing. Following that, I attended the Connecticut School of Broadcasting in Florida and in 2004 obtained a degree in broadcast journalism. My first film, "I Can Survive", covered the plight of Pakistani rape victim, Mukhtaran Mai. In 2005, the film aired at then Senator Hillary Clinton's benefit honoring Ms. Mukhtaran Mai. After finishing my schooling, I established No More Tears, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization with the mission of rescuing victims of human trafficking and domestic violence. No More Tears (NMT) works with all victims of relationship violence; however, the majority are domestic violence and human trafficking cases brought to the United States from all over the world. NMT provides direct, immediate support. In 2018 alone, the organization saved the lives of more than 100 victims of physical and sexual violence. Since its inception in 2006, NMT has provided the resources for housing, legal counsel, therapy and/or medical support to over 50,000 women, children and men. It is this type of individualized, compassionate service that sets us apart from other support agencies. Another unique component of NMT is that it is a 100% volunteer-run organization. The President, Myself or any of my NMT associates do not take a salary. The organization fundraises for its operations by hosting events and through the solicitation of individual and corporate donations and the submission of grant applications. Fun Fact: In 2011, I was honored with the American Heritage Award from the American Immigration Council for my work with No More Tears, The Daily Point of Light Award by President George H. W. Bush in 2015, and The National Domestic Violence Month "A Proclamation" by President Barack Obama. "I started No More Tears because I believe everyone deserves to live a life free from violence and fear. Our work is about restoring dignity and hope to those who have had it taken away."