london based charity, established by first generation british somalis in 1984 serves refugee...

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: hacg86@hotmail.com

Thank You

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