Who we are
The Somali Canadian Cultural Society of Edmonton (SCCSE) was
established as a non-profit organization in 1991 and incorporated in
March 2001.
The purpose of the organization is to meet the needs of the Somali and
African communities in Edmonton and surrounding areas. SCCSE is
committed to providing many programs and services to the Multicultural
community. These services include social, educational, recreational
and cultural activities.
Our mission is to foster a vibrant city and the well being of the
Somali and African community in Edmonton.
OUR GOALS ARE TO PROMOTE AND DEVELOP OUR COMMUNITY’S TRADITIONAL
VALUES AND A SENSE OF BELONGING AS WELL AS PROGRAMS BASED UPON THE
NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY.
Who we are
The Somali Canadian Cultural Society of Edmonton (SCCSE) was established as a non-profit organization in 1991 and incorporated in March 2001.
The purpose of the organization is to meet the needs of the Somali and African communities in Edmonton and surrounding areas. SCCSE is committed to providing many programs and services to the Multicultural community. These services include social, educational, recreational and cultural activities.
Our mission is to foster a vibrant city and the well being of the
Somali and African community in Edmonton.
OUR GOALS ARE TO PROMOTE AND DEVELOP OUR COMMUNITY’S TRADITIONALVALUES AND A SENSE OF BELONGING AS WELL AS PROGRAMS BASED UPON THE
NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY.
Our Objective
To advance education by running after school and summer homework clubs for youth in Edmonton.
To relieve poverty by operating summer camps in Edmonton for youth from low income families.
To address and prevent problems faced by youth by delivering life skill learning programs.
To provide education, counselling and other support services for refugees and immigrant in need, including language instruction, mental health workshops, translation services, and other settlement services to assist newcomers to Canada.
Our Objective
To advance education by running after school and summer homework clubs for youth in Edmonton.
To relieve poverty by operating summer camps in Edmonton for youth from low income families.
To address and prevent problems faced by youth by delivering life skill learning programs.
To provide education, counselling and other support services for refugees and immigrant in need, including language instruction, mental health workshops, translation services, and other settlement services to assist newcomers to Canada.
OUR PROGRAMS
Founded in 2001, the Gashan Youth Leadership Program was developed by the Somali Canadian Cultural Society of Edmonton to complement the regular school academic curriculum to help our youth develop life skills which will prepare them for a successful and rewarding future.
Somali-Canadian Cultural Society runs an important Homework Help offered to boys and girls in grades 3 to 12 who require academic support and would benefit from one-on-one homework mentoring with a caring youth volunteer.
SPORTS AND RECREATION
The SCCSE provides senior community members services aimed at improving the quality of their life so that they can feel a sense of belonging and admiration.
The SCCSE provides senior community members services aimed at improving the quality of their life so that they can feel a sense of belonging and admiration.
SETTLEMENT PROGRAM
Somali Canadian Cultural Society of Edmonton provides various direct settlement services to newcomers, helping them integrate, acclimate and adapt to life in Canada.
Changing together is to help Somali Canadian women and their families overcome personal and systemic barriers that keep them from participating fully in Canadian Society. We operate a safe place for Somali Canadian women/girls to share, support and learn from each other as they adjust to their new lives.
Iftiin Graduation and Scholarship Program is an annual tradition that celebrates the educational excellence of Somali-Canadian youth who graduate from high schools in Edmonton.
Camp Toosoo is one of our core programs we provide to our youth in the summertime. Our Mission is to make the wonder of a camp experience available to kids from all backgrounds. It’s a chance to learn about themselves and others in a camper-focused program.
The Somali Canadian Cultural Society of Edmonton conducts two day camps to provide kids with the empowerment and skills necessary to succeed in life, teaching them the value of togetherness, community and working together. The Reach Ahead Camp is conducted in North Edmonton while Heritage Camp is conducted in Millwoods, South Edmonton.
