Somali Umbrella Group

Mission

The Somali Umbrella Group’s (SUG) main purpose is to provide, maintain and enhance vital services to the whole of the Somali Community within Merseyside, combined with highlighting other Somali interests in the City. Subsequently, it looks to establish itself as a beacon and as an example for the other racial minority and community based organisations both regionally, exemplifying best practice, innovation and initiative.

Objectives

To increase the visibility of the Somalis in Merseyside
To attract more resources to the community in terms of the people, money and a building
To break the stereotype image of Somalis so that attitudes may change while the cultural identity is retained
To improve access to information in the Somali language both written and verbal
To help people get jobs that inspire them
To provide better facilities for all sections of the community including:
Children
Young Women
Young Men
Elderly Women
Elderly Men
Housebound and people in residential care
To improve educational attainment
To improve language skills within the community

SUG aims to be a unifying force for the Somali community in general and encourage all local Somali community organisations to work together. SUG will also partner and involve other Somali community groups to further develop and promote trust, co-operation and joint working.
History

SUG was established in the light of the Bishop of Liverpool’s report (March 2000). Its main objectives were to act as an enabler and unifier of the fractions that existed within the Somali community. This was mainly due to the fact that all fractions of the Somali Community suffered the same common disadvantages, barriers and isolation. Therefore the SUG was not to become another fraction but a unifier, it was established to become an inclusive body for all fractions not an exclusive fraction within itself.

What is SOMHEALTH.ORG.UK?

SOMHEALTH.ORG.UK is a dedicated website for the Somali Community in Merseyside which facilitates and provides the following:

Raises awareness in the local community with both residents and agencies of major Health issues affecting the Somali Community – Click on News, Links and/or Contact Us
Build bridges and links between the Somali Community and Health Service Providers – Click on The Forum and/or News
Promotion of activities and opportunities being offered and delivered by the SUG and by the NHS, set up to help address Health issues – Click on Somhealth Projects & Activities, Links and/or Contact us
Access to Health promotion information that is provided by the NHS (National Health Service) covering most areas of Health – Click on NHS Health Information and Links.
For further information please Contact Us

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