The word “ILAYS” (which is a Somali) literally means rays of sun that is a natural, moderate or well balanced sun &#39;light&#39; that every living needs to grow. It is used when in a bit dark place and then sun of light shines slowly the dark.  &#39;Ilays&#39; is not used for any other light. The other unnatural lights in our houses and cities are referred to &#39;Iftiin&#39; or &#39;nal&#39; in Somali language.  Additionally, the word &#39;ilays&#39; means &#39;cozy&#39;. The word “ NABAD” means peace. When the word &#39;ilays&#39; and &#39;nabad&#39; are combined in one phrase like &#39;ilaysnabad&#39; it offers a powerful, hopeful, and inspirational meaning (light of peace).&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;WE DO NOT WANT in our logo to be included any image of bird because birds are overused globally in peace logos. We want a logo that reflects on the word of “ILAYS” both in appearance and content/substance. We also want a logo that reflects the word “NABAD” as well as our objectives mentioned above. We want a LOGO that instills sense of peace, solidarity and hope for Somali people who have been in a dark time of civil war in the last 25 years.&lt;br&gt;

ILAYSNABAD: Dialogue & Development Initiative (IDDI)