Alleviating the Crisis through American Refugee Committee
The humanitarian and refugee crisis in Somalia can no longer be ignored. We believe that a concerted effort from individuals like you is critical in order to curb the needless suffering and death.
Neighbors for Nations – Uniting Communities to Help Somalia is a program to strengthen the fabric of local communities in the U.S. by uniting and mobilizing to provide desperately needed help in Somalia. Basically, the efforts, creativity, hard work and support of people here will make our efforts in Somalia a reality. The Somali community in Minnesota has made Neighbors for Nations possible. For decades they’ve seen their home country suffer through war and one of the worst humanitarian emergencies in the world. They haven’t been able to make a systematic impact. With Neighbors for Nations, they’ll be able to engage their communities and those outside their community to bring lifesaving relief and development to Somalia.
THE HOPE TO END HUNGER: for the Drought Victims of Somalia
Reports indicate that 3.2 million Somalis, about 45% of the entire population, are suffering from hunger and malnutrition and are in dire need of emergency humanitarian assistance. Of the 3.2 million, 650,000 children are under the age of five.
In addition to the humanitarian crisis in Somalia, there are over a quarter million Somali refugees in Kenya alone. These refugees are living in very crowded and inadequate conditions. Despite these crises, news media are not covering these crises and there is a global silence on this staggering suffering.
How to reach us
http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/101324833298833
Follow us on Twitter @SaveTheHorn
Organizations
HELP SUPPORT THE FAMINE
Event sponsored by ARC, ARAHA and The Somali Community of Minneasota
CALL: American Refugee Commitee 1800.875-7060
http://www.arcrelief.org/site/PageServer?pagename=programs_somalia
ARAHA : 612. 871-7646
Somali-Americans Help Drought VictimsMinnesotans raise more than $300,000 for famine relief Minnesota is home to the largest Somali population in the United States and, as drought and famine take a devastating toll on their homeland, Somali immigrants are taking action to help victims back home.
MN Somali groups come together to help fight famineThe United Nations said 11 million people are now affected and nearly four million children face starvation in Somalia, prompting officials to declare it a famine
Somalis in the US help famine victims at home – CBS NewsMINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – During this holy month of Ramadan, members of the Somali community line up to break their day-long fast in accordance with Muslim tradition. As the kitchens crack and sizzle, the plates sag with the weight of American abundance.
Videos
Alleviating the famine in Somalia, and in the Horn: A message to the people
Local Volunteers Help Famine Victims
News articles
Somalis In America Strive To Help Those Back Home
Events
What: Poems For Poverty
Where: University of Minnesota- Blegen Hall
When: July 21, 2011 %pm-8pm
(Inviting all friends and family members to an enlistment yet entertaining event that will be held today (July 21st) at the University Of Minnesota (twin cities). The location will be Blegen Hall (bldg nect to wilson lib) room 5 at 5:00PM till 8:00pm. Please do bring $5 for admission, which will go to the victims that are undergoing the drought. Come as a group, drag your friends along. Inshallah there will be poetry and skits performed by young and talented youths).
What: “Welcome to My Neighborhood” Play
When: July 23rd-24th and July 30-31st 5pm -9pm
Where: Cedar Culture Center across from West bank Groceries
Help support the Somali Famine
When: Friday July, 22nd at 6pm-10pm
Where: Safari Restaurant: 3010 4th Ave South Minneapolis, MN 55408
Call ARC-1800.875.7060
ARAHA – 612.871.7646
or call the event planning team: 612.229.8369 or 507.351.4652
WHAT: Picnic Fundraiser
WHERE: Lake Harriet 4135 West Lake Harriet Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55419 (location liable to change…check out the page for more info)
WHEN: July 23rd if you are interested in volunteering for this event please email Shukri Abdinur (abdin002@umn.edu) or Faisa Mohamud (fmohamud89@gmail.com)
What: bagging at Cub Foods
Where: 2850 26th Ave S Minnehaha Ave Minneapolis, MN 55406
When: July 29th & 31st Time: From 11am to whenever!
We need volunteers if you are interested send me an email: Fadumoruun@gmail.com
What: Car Wash Fundraiser
Where: 2850 26th Ave S Minnehaha Ave Minneapolis, MN 55406
When: July 31st; sametime as the bagging event
WHAT: “Hoop for hunger” Basketball Fundraiser
WHERE: YWCA in Minneapolis (location liable to change look out for more info)
WHEN: Saturday July Saturday the 3oth**** volunteers and teams
needed ASAP if you are interested contact Ahmed Hirsi
@612>267>7608
SOMALI NIGHT LIVE – POETRY COMEDY DANCE MUSIC
Where: Safari Restaurant and Banquet Center
Time: October 1st at 6pm-Oct 2nd at 2am
Tickets $20 buy at Safari Restaurant
Details at:
www.somalinightlive.weebly.com
Presented by Somali Public Radio and One Girl at a Time
Contact:
FadumoRuun Hassan
Fadumoruun@gmail.com
612-886-4198