Somali Youth for Development Project

The aim of this project is to increase young Somali people’s understanding of their community’s history and background, in order to make sense of their own place in Wales and the world; the intention also, is to increase the understanding of service providers, and members of the general public, of the specific family and community [...]

Somali Youth Advocacy Project

Advocacy can mean different things to different people, depending on experiences and understanding.  Many think it is only to do with complaints; this is not always the case.  Others think it is advice; while advocacy may sometimes include some advice, it is more about listening and ensuring the views of children and young people are [...]

The Sahan Project

The “SAHAN” Project, commencing in April 2010, will provide an integrated service for the Somali Community that will comprise of weekly drop in sessions to provide information, advice and referrals, monthly advice workshops, volunteering and work placements, healthy living and confidence building activities, and strategic partnership building. “SAHAN” is a Somali Nomadic word meaning to [...]

The Zone Project

The “Zone” Project is a community development and awareness-raising project, established for a 3 year duration, aimed at increasing understanding, integration and participation between Somali and local (indigenous) communities in Wales. The project will work with local groups and Somali refugee and asylum seekers in nine project zones in specific housing estates/ small scale areas, [...]

The Four Generations Project

The “Four Generations” Project is a 1 year research project aimed at exploring, capturing and illuminating the rich heritage of the Somali community in Wales, with its many layers and dimensions, for the benefit of the Somali community and the wider community in Wales and future generations. Our research staff will work with museums and [...]

Funding

SIS are delighted to confirm that the Welsh Assembly Government has approved a support package of funding for our operations until the end of March 2013. We extend our thanks to those officers within the Welsh Assembly Government who have worked so hard to find financial support for SIS in this difficult period. We have [...]