Category: Events
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Building Bridges: Somali Ambassador Joins SBAOA for a Day of Unity
A heartwarming day of unity and collaboration at SBAOA! We were blessed to host our distinguished Somali Ambassador, Council President Sean Vera Elo, and our friends from the United Taxi Workers of San Diego. These meaningful partnerships strengthen our ability to support refugee families and create positive change in our community. Thank you to all…
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Faisa Mohamed Represents Our Organization at SDG&E’s 2024 Energy Solutions Partner Year-End Event
Faisa Mohamed, Director of Finance, represented our organization at SDG&E’s 2024 Energy Solutions Partner Year End Event!
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Mrs. Ifrah Salad Represents Our Organization at San Diego International Affairs Board’s 2nd Annual Forum
Mrs. Ifrah Salad, Operations Director, represented our organization at the City of San Diego International Affairs Board’s 2nd Annual Forum, an esteemed international conference at Balboa Park.
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Immigration Training in El Paso with CEO Mr. Said Abiyow and Jwan Younus
The team is currently in El Paso, where they are participating in an intensive immigration training led by Mr. Said Abiyow. Alongside him is Jwan Younus, a dedicated legal professional, as they work together to deepen their expertise in providing essential legal assistance to those navigating the immigration process. This training represents a significant step…
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CEO Mr. Said Abiyow Advances Nonprofit Leadership & Community Ties in Minnesota
Our CEO Mr. Said Abiyow attends nonprofit leadership training in Minnesota, enhancing skills and partnerships. He also joined Isuroon’s annual event, strengthening community ties.
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Welcome the Ambassador, Dahir Hassan Abdi, to San Diego!
Come get your Somali Passport at SBAOA from December 14th-15th. Also join us December 14th to welcome the new Somali Ambassador, Dahir Hassan Abdi to San Diego!
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Heartfelt Thanks to Our Dedicated Food Pantry Volunteers
We express our deepest gratitude to our incredible Food Pantry volunteers who tirelessly work towards fulfilling our mission.
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SBAOA Attends UC Davis Conference on Inclusive Education for Afghan and Ukrainian Refugee Students
Today, our CEO, Mr. Said Abiyow, and staff are attending the In-Person Conference: “Inclusive Education: Improving Academic Success and Promoting Wellness for Afghan and Ukrainian Refugee Students” at UC Davis. We’re committed to supporting refugee students and their families
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Empowering Communities for 15 Years – May 2025
SAVE THE DATE! Join us in May 2025 as we celebrate 15 years of service! Somali Bantu Association of America’s 15th Anniversary Fundraiser Help us empower refugee and immigrant communities! Date: May 2025 Location: [TBD] Time: [TBD] Stay tuned for updates! Somali“Ururka Somali Bantu ee Amerika: Dhakhtarka 15 Sano Ka qeyb galow xafladaha sanadleh!Kaydha Tarikh:…
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Optima’s 6th Anniversary: A Night of Celebration and Gratitude!
The 6th anniversary celebration of Optima was a night to remember! Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to the entire Optima team for their tireless efforts.