Mussah Farah President
Tel: 614-337-4346 Fax: 614-471-1248 or email mfarah@hooa.org
Nearly 50,000 refugees make Columbus Ohio their home.
Columbus Ohio has the 2nd largest Somali community in the U.S.
They have been displaced from their homelands by war, disease, poverty and violence. In the U.S., from 2001 to 2004, an average of 61,487 refugees have arrived annually.
Immigrants and refugees have serious and distinct needs, requiring dedicated assistance from their host communities. Such obstacles as poverty, language barriers, emotional trauma, lack of education, and disparities in health care, all contribute to inevitably hinder new residents from achieving their full potential.
People who are able to understand and appreciate the unique cultural value of refugees and immigrants are indisputably the best ones suited to address their needs.
The Horn of Africa Community Center Inc. is committed to relieving that burden of responsibility by empowering immigrants and refugees through education, advocacy, and mentoring programs.
We have become a principal community service organization, impacting the lives of immigrants and refugees on a daily basis. With the proper support and assistance, these new residents can become an enrichment to the communities in which they reside.
Mission Statement:
The Horn of Africa community center inc is a community based service
organization. Our Mission is to work for the success of the refugees to undergo
a smooth transitional process and attain a self-sustainable status in their new
country.
Goals
:
A. Increase academic performance of Somali youth.
B. Reduce school dropout rate among Somali students.
C. Increase Somali parent and community involvement.
D. Prevent involvement in drugs and crime among Somali youth.
E. Increase communication between the Somali community and the School
Districts.
F. Build understanding of Somali culture in the mainstream community, while
strengthening the self-esteem of Somali youth.
Contact: Mussa Farah 614 975 8967
Email us at: mashqul2001@yahoo.com
Visit us at: www.hooa.org
