Wellington Somali Council

The Wellington Somali Council is a community based organisation that runs community development initiatives to promote the welfare, culture, and positive integration of Somali people in Wellington. Our organisation also has a strong focus on providing opportunities to enhance the social, educational and recreational achievements of all young people from refugee backgrounds.

The Council was formed in November 2003 by the amalgamation of three different clan based Somali organisations. For Somali in Wellington, we understood that our strength is in unity. We are continually working to come together across clan, religious and ethnic based divides. As the Council is one of the only functioning community based organisations for refugees in Wellington, we look to be a positive role model for other communities wanting to provide support and proactive services to their own people.

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Project  2011
Celebrate Somalia and Help Save a Child’s Life

The Wellington Somali Council is inviting Wellingtonians to join them at a special event in November to raise funds for UNICEF’s Africa Food Crisis Appeal.  Celebrating Somali culture, the event will provide Wellingtonians an opportunity to come together to support the local Somali community.

The local Somali community is desperate to help their homeland left crippled by the worst drought in 60 years, causing mass child malnutrition. Right now, a child in Somalia is dying every six minutes.

Come along to sample the flavours and aromas of Somali food; enjoy the colour and vibrancy of Somali music and dance; see demonstrations of Somali crafts and pick up some unusual gifts or early Christmas presents.

Date:               Saturday, 26 November 2011 (Election Day! Vote and attend the celebration all under the same roof!)
Venue:           St Andrew’s on the Terrace 30 The Terrace, Wellington
Time:              10am – 4pm

Contact : wsc@somalinz.org

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