london based charity, established by first generation british somalis in 1984 serves refugee...
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Out of Sight, Out of Mind:
Somaliland
The Horn of Africa Community Group
London Based Charity, Established by first generation British Somalis in 1984
Serves refugee communities from the Horn of Africa as well as other African and Caribbean communities
Services for these communities include: › Job searches› Finding housing› Translation services› Youth Programmes
Inspire 2 Achieve Horn of Africa Community
Group Youth Programme› Inspire Drama
Programme› Inspire Sports
Programme Develop interest and work
towards life goals Develop interest in
volunteerism Large group of committed
volunteers through youth programme
The Need For Aid
Somaliland suffered from brutal Civil War which led to it being described as one of the most desperate places on earth
Often over looked as it is not recognized by many global intuitions as the World Bank, IMF, or any other foreign Government
Many street children are left alone to fend for themselves which leads to delinquency and drugs without access to education or other resources
One of World’s poorest places, in desperate need from the international community
Project for Somaliland
Focus on the youth of Hargeisa, Somaliland
Hope to impact public schools, orphanages, and neglected street children
Unique programmes:› Inspire Sports Programme› Community Computing Centre› Inspire Media Programme› Documentary
Partnership: HAVOYOCO
Inspire Sports Afternoon and evening
sessions of recreational football and basketball for girls and boys
Will help children develop healthy lifestyles and life skills.
Diversionary activity to reduce crime and the rampant drug use
In addition to training coaches and staff, help is needed to clean and refurbish the football pitch and basketball court
Sustainable by training HAVOYOCO volunteers
Community Computing Centre
Hope to bring easy access to laptops and internet for the disadvantaged youth
Weeklong course in:› Basic computing skills› Programming and text editing software› Internet and search engines› Will receive diploma and daily access to technology
Will enhance education and skills for future careers
Additionally, a website will be put into place so children can connect with tutors online in London to further advance their education
Inspire Media Programme
Plan to hold workshops in Hargeisa where community youth can share their stories and together can create a script
Also will help children develop filming skills, learning to edit, film, and ultimately produce short movies
Help is needed for film equipment such as cameras and microphones
Documentary and Continuing Support
One goal of trip is to film the young people volunteering and interacting with the members of the community
The film will be used to raise awareness of the conditions in Somaliland
All film proceeds will go directly to the charity efforts in Somaliland
Ultimately, we want this project to grow over time to fit the needs of the community of Hargeisa
HAVOYOCO
Our partner organisation in Hargeisa Founded in 1992 by the youth in
Hargeisa It addresses primarily the needs of the
disadvantaged and vulnerable people Their vision is to alleviate poverty
through sustainable development. It aims to operate effectively to help the people of Horn of Africa.
Some of our volunteers...
Contact Information:
Cocoon HouseMarket Approach, Off Lime GroveShepherds Bush, London W12 8EE
Website: www.hacginspiretoachieve.org.uk
E-mail: [email protected]
Thank You
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volunteer› Networking› Professional
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