The following information provides an introduction to Somalia's history and culture,
recent news on Somalia, and local news on the refugee community of King County:
recent news on Somalia, and local news on the refugee community of King County:
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Tukwila Reporter: "Somali Center helps growing number of local students"
A piece in Tukwila's new newspaper featuring SCSC's after-school tutoring program and its success in academically empowering East African refugee youth.
Tukwila Reporter: "Somalis speak to Tukwila Equity and Diversity Commission about making a life in the U.S."
Mohammad Hassan, SCSC's employment case worker, spoke to city officials and other commission members about the unique needs and challenges Somali refugee youth face.
King 5: Seattle Somalis raise money for famine victims (video)
Mohammad Hassan speaks about the local community's response to the famine in Somalia.
A piece in Tukwila's new newspaper featuring SCSC's after-school tutoring program and its success in academically empowering East African refugee youth.
Tukwila Reporter: "Somalis speak to Tukwila Equity and Diversity Commission about making a life in the U.S."
Mohammad Hassan, SCSC's employment case worker, spoke to city officials and other commission members about the unique needs and challenges Somali refugee youth face.
King 5: Seattle Somalis raise money for famine victims (video)
Mohammad Hassan speaks about the local community's response to the famine in Somalia.
School's Out Washington: "Starting Again: Stories of Refugee Youth (video)"
Amina Ali, a Foster High School graduate who attended SCSC's after-school program and worked as a counselor in our 2010 summer enrichment program, was one of four teenagers featured in School's Out Washington's documentary on refugee youth in Washington State.
Amina Ali, a Foster High School graduate who attended SCSC's after-school program and worked as a counselor in our 2010 summer enrichment program, was one of four teenagers featured in School's Out Washington's documentary on refugee youth in Washington State.
King 5: "Puget Sound Somali community fears backlash from terror cases (video)"
A short piece from King 5 discussing the fall-out of an attempted terrorist attack in Portland.
A short piece from King 5 discussing the fall-out of an attempted terrorist attack in Portland.
2010 Annual Report of Somali Community Services Coalition
A summary of SCSC's activities in 2010, including contributing to the 2010 Census, developing new partnerships, and broadening funding sources. The agency grew in capacity, programs, and supporters.
A summary of SCSC's activities in 2010, including contributing to the 2010 Census, developing new partnerships, and broadening funding sources. The agency grew in capacity, programs, and supporters.
Seattle Channel: "Community Stories: Seattle's Somali Community (video)"
In an episode of “Community Stories,” the Seattle Channel interviews four members of the Somali community to discuss the difficult task of balancing their traditions with their new surroundings.
In an episode of “Community Stories,” the Seattle Channel interviews four members of the Somali community to discuss the difficult task of balancing their traditions with their new surroundings.
KOMO News: Census bureau: "98118 the most diverse zip code in the US (video)"
Ahmed Scego, SCSC board member and US Census Bureau employee, talks with KOMO about 98118's diversity. East African Community Services, a partner of SCSC, serves the thriving Somali community of the NewHolly neighborhood in this area.
Ahmed Scego, SCSC board member and US Census Bureau employee, talks with KOMO about 98118's diversity. East African Community Services, a partner of SCSC, serves the thriving Somali community of the NewHolly neighborhood in this area.
King County's Iftin FC soccer team wins 2010 Somali-American national championship
Competing against Somali teams from around the United States, King County's Iftin FC won the 2010 tournament that took place in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Award ceremony (video)
Competing against Somali teams from around the United States, King County's Iftin FC won the 2010 tournament that took place in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Award ceremony (video)
Seattle Times: "2011 Seattle Somali Youth Soccer Finals (photos)"
Eight local teams compete for the regional championship.
2002 "Justive for all Town Hall meeting (video)
In September 2002, one year after the 9/11 attacks, OneAmerica (then called Hate Free Zone) organized a broad coalition of Muslims, Somalis, Sikhs, and more, to testify before a panel of elected officials about mistreatment and discrimination they encountered since the attacks. Over 1,000 community members came to Town Hall in Seattle to listen to them.
Eight local teams compete for the regional championship.
2002 "Justive for all Town Hall meeting (video)
In September 2002, one year after the 9/11 attacks, OneAmerica (then called Hate Free Zone) organized a broad coalition of Muslims, Somalis, Sikhs, and more, to testify before a panel of elected officials about mistreatment and discrimination they encountered since the attacks. Over 1,000 community members came to Town Hall in Seattle to listen to them.
Seattle Times: Seattle Area Muslims mark the end of Ramadan (photos)
Numerous Somalis gathered at the Tukwila Community Center to celebrate Eid al-Fitr.
Seattle Times: Local groups rally aid for Somalia famine victims
Through a variety of means, King County’s Somali community and others are raising money for famine relief in Somalia (photo album)
Seattle Times: Immigrant candidates remain a rarity in South King County elections
Although South King County’s population has become remarkably diverse and is home to a large Somali community, leadership in local governments stays largely unchanged.
Seattle Times: "NewHolly center provides support for Somali women"
Participating in sewing classes at the Atlantic Street Center, located next to East African Community Services and in the heart of NewHolly's large Somali community, women develop community.
Highline Times: "Tukwila students tell their diverse stories"
Amina Ali, a former SCSC student and counselor in our summer program, was chosen as one of six Tukwila School District students to share their personal stories at the 2009 Washington State School Directors Association annual conference.
Seattle Times: "For Somali women, health program eases the pain of war, exile"
Participating in yoga and massage therapy at Harborview Medical Center, a group of Somali women are reducing aches and pains that could have developed as a result of physical trauma or emotional stress from fleeing war in Somalia and trying to start a new life in the United States.
Seattle PI: Seattle's Somali community fears backlash from failed Portland bomb plot
After the arrest of a 19-year old Somali man in Portland, Oregon, Somali community leaders in Seattle predicted higher rates of harassment.
Tukwila Reporter: "Tukwila player and former refugee to try out for Seattle Sounders"
Mohamed Mohamud, a Somali refugee and player for the Tukwila-based Somali Soccer Stars, has overcome incredible odds and is getting closer towards fulfilling his dream of becoming a professional athlete.
SomTV: Seattle's Somali Community TV
Live show on Saturdays 6pm-7pm and Mondays 11am-12pm, Channel 77 or 23
Runta: Somali and African News Service
Bilingual and published bi-weekly, Runta covers a variety of issues of interest to King County's East African community
Numerous Somalis gathered at the Tukwila Community Center to celebrate Eid al-Fitr.
Seattle Times: Local groups rally aid for Somalia famine victims
Through a variety of means, King County’s Somali community and others are raising money for famine relief in Somalia (photo album)
Seattle Times: Immigrant candidates remain a rarity in South King County elections
Although South King County’s population has become remarkably diverse and is home to a large Somali community, leadership in local governments stays largely unchanged.
Seattle Times: "NewHolly center provides support for Somali women"
Participating in sewing classes at the Atlantic Street Center, located next to East African Community Services and in the heart of NewHolly's large Somali community, women develop community.
Highline Times: "Tukwila students tell their diverse stories"
Amina Ali, a former SCSC student and counselor in our summer program, was chosen as one of six Tukwila School District students to share their personal stories at the 2009 Washington State School Directors Association annual conference.
Seattle Times: "For Somali women, health program eases the pain of war, exile"
Participating in yoga and massage therapy at Harborview Medical Center, a group of Somali women are reducing aches and pains that could have developed as a result of physical trauma or emotional stress from fleeing war in Somalia and trying to start a new life in the United States.
Seattle PI: Seattle's Somali community fears backlash from failed Portland bomb plot
After the arrest of a 19-year old Somali man in Portland, Oregon, Somali community leaders in Seattle predicted higher rates of harassment.
Tukwila Reporter: "Tukwila player and former refugee to try out for Seattle Sounders"
Mohamed Mohamud, a Somali refugee and player for the Tukwila-based Somali Soccer Stars, has overcome incredible odds and is getting closer towards fulfilling his dream of becoming a professional athlete.
SomTV: Seattle's Somali Community TV
Live show on Saturdays 6pm-7pm and Mondays 11am-12pm, Channel 77 or 23
Runta: Somali and African News Service
Bilingual and published bi-weekly, Runta covers a variety of issues of interest to King County's East African community
Next Door Neighbors: Somali (video)
"Nashville Public Television's award winning Next Door Neighbors series looks at Nashville's status as a new destination city for refugees and immigrants, and explores the rich diversity of [Somalis] now calling Nashville home."
"Nashville Public Television's award winning Next Door Neighbors series looks at Nashville's status as a new destination city for refugees and immigrants, and explores the rich diversity of [Somalis] now calling Nashville home."
Welcome to Shelbyville (video)
"Welcome to Shelbyville is a glimpse of America at a crossroads. In this one small town in the heart of America's Bible Belt, a community grapples with rapidly changing demographics. Just a stone's throw away from Pulaski, Tennessee (the birthplace of the Ku Klux Klan), longtime African American and white residents are challenged with how best to integrate with a growing Latino population and the more recent arrival of hundreds of Muslim Somali refugees."
"Welcome to Shelbyville is a glimpse of America at a crossroads. In this one small town in the heart of America's Bible Belt, a community grapples with rapidly changing demographics. Just a stone's throw away from Pulaski, Tennessee (the birthplace of the Ku Klux Klan), longtime African American and white residents are challenged with how best to integrate with a growing Latino population and the more recent arrival of hundreds of Muslim Somali refugees."
Seattle Times: "Shifting population changes face of South King County"
A piece highlighting the growth in minority and immigrant populations in South King County.
Associated Press: "Refugees in Washington already feeling budget cuts"
Since 2002, Washington has ranked sixth among states in the number of refugees resettled, and 3,000 arrived in 2010, but critical social services are being severely reduced as part of the state's effort to reduce its deficit.
OneAmerica speaks out for an Office of Immigrant & Refugee Affairs at Seattle City Hall
A piece highlighting the growth in minority and immigrant populations in South King County.
Associated Press: "Refugees in Washington already feeling budget cuts"
Since 2002, Washington has ranked sixth among states in the number of refugees resettled, and 3,000 arrived in 2010, but critical social services are being severely reduced as part of the state's effort to reduce its deficit.
OneAmerica speaks out for an Office of Immigrant & Refugee Affairs at Seattle City Hall
New York Times: "Tukwila School District is the #1 most-diverse school district in the U.S."
After comparing more than 17,000 school districts in 2009, the New York Times named the Tukwila School District as the most diverse school district in the United States!
Tukwila Reporter: "Budget cuts hitting refugee families hard"
State budget cuts are wreaking havoc on newly-arrived refugees' dreams and hopes for new lives in the United States.
Global to Local Initiative
Launched as a partnership between Swedish, Healthpoint, Public Health – Seattle & King County and Washington Global Health Alliance, Global To Local aims to apply innovative, community-driven strategies in addressing the poor health demographics of South King County that are on par with some developing countries.
Seattle Times: "Refugees face homelessness all over again in U.S."
Hoping for a new beginning, many refugees find themselves struggling to find jobs and housing after short-term federal resettlement assistance ends.
Seattle Times: Refugees leave troubled lands for new start in Washington state
A visual map outlining the origins of refugees resettled in the state of Washington, focusing on October, 2008 to May, 2010.
Aurora | Seattle Blog: "From East Africa to City Hall to Aurora Ave."
A recent story of an Eritrean family resettled in Seattle who experiences the typical struggle of navigating the complex network of local human services. This insightful story not only highlights the challenges refugees confront locally, but the necessity of adept institutions, agencies, and individuals in empowering refugees.
Seattle Met: "Coming to America"
The story of Helber, a 16 year-old Burmese girl, who arrived in Seattle from a refugee camp in Thailand. Page 3 & 4 offer key statistics on Tukwila's still-growing refugee community.
After comparing more than 17,000 school districts in 2009, the New York Times named the Tukwila School District as the most diverse school district in the United States!
Tukwila Reporter: "Budget cuts hitting refugee families hard"
State budget cuts are wreaking havoc on newly-arrived refugees' dreams and hopes for new lives in the United States.
Global to Local Initiative
Launched as a partnership between Swedish, Healthpoint, Public Health – Seattle & King County and Washington Global Health Alliance, Global To Local aims to apply innovative, community-driven strategies in addressing the poor health demographics of South King County that are on par with some developing countries.
Seattle Times: "Refugees face homelessness all over again in U.S."
Hoping for a new beginning, many refugees find themselves struggling to find jobs and housing after short-term federal resettlement assistance ends.
Seattle Times: Refugees leave troubled lands for new start in Washington state
A visual map outlining the origins of refugees resettled in the state of Washington, focusing on October, 2008 to May, 2010.
Aurora | Seattle Blog: "From East Africa to City Hall to Aurora Ave."
A recent story of an Eritrean family resettled in Seattle who experiences the typical struggle of navigating the complex network of local human services. This insightful story not only highlights the challenges refugees confront locally, but the necessity of adept institutions, agencies, and individuals in empowering refugees.
Seattle Met: "Coming to America"
The story of Helber, a 16 year-old Burmese girl, who arrived in Seattle from a refugee camp in Thailand. Page 3 & 4 offer key statistics on Tukwila's still-growing refugee community.