Listening Session for Rochester’s Immigrant and Refuge Community.

Somalia Rebuild Organization had the opportunity to attend a Listening Session for Rochester’s immigrant and refuge community. The purpose of this meeting was to meet our State and federal elected officials. We had a discussion about issues pertaining to the community. Such issues included Healthcare, Muslim ban, and immigration. We had the opportunity to meet …

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Rochester Full Service Community Schools Event

As the Executive Director of Somalia Rebuild Organization I had the opportunity to attend the Rochester Full Service Community Schools event held on Thursday, February 9 Rochester ALC. The event was focused on the collective partnerships between Rochester Public Schools, United Way of Olmsted County, the individual school site, and other community resources. The Mayor …

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Somali Rebuild Organization hosted a friendly basketball game at the local Rochester YMCA on Sunday, January 15th, 2017

Somali Rebuild Organization hosted a friendly basketball game at the local Rochester YMCA on Sunday, January 15th, 2017. Four teams in total played against each other classified into two divisions.  The 1st division was aged from 12- 13 and the 2nd division was aged 13-16. Two teams from Rochester, MN and two teams from Minneapolis, …

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Students Leaders Creating Change with Diversity Council Rochester

Our after-school program consisted of teaching the Somali youth English, Math, and Science. Somalia Rebuild Organization had the opportunity to implement the “Students Leaders Creating Change” training sponsored by the Diversity Council of Rochester, MN. The Students Leaders Creating Change training program, continued for four months from September 2016 to December 21,2016. All of the …

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Community Dialogue

Somalia Rebuild Organization would like to thank the University of MN Rochester for hosting a panel of discussions for Muslims facing possible registry.  The purpose of the event was to provide a platform for meaningful dialogue. In addition the event showed the level of diversity within the community and to build a bridge between Muslims, …

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Apr 01

Listening Session for Rochester’s Immigrant and Refuge Community.

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Somalia Rebuild Organization had the opportunity to attend a Listening Session for Rochester’s immigrant and refuge community. The purpose of this meeting was to meet our State and federal elected officials. We had a discussion about issues pertaining to the community. Such issues included Healthcare, Muslim ban, and immigration. We had the opportunity to meet Senator David H. Senjem, Senator Carla J. Nelson, Representative Duane Sauke and three Representatives for Senator Amy Klobuchar, Senator Al Franken and Congressman Tim Walz .

The event was held on March 18th, 2017 at Rochester Stem Academy.

 

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Feb 11

Rochester Full Service Community Schools Event

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As the Executive Director of Somalia Rebuild Organization I had the opportunity to attend the Rochester Full Service Community Schools event held on Thursday, February 9 Rochester ALC.

The event was focused on the collective partnerships between Rochester Public Schools, United Way of Olmsted County, the individual school site, and other community resources. The Mayor was also present at this community event.

I had the opportunity to speak with Superintendent Michael Munoz on how to better serve and benefit the Somali students through the
Rochester Full Service Community.

The speakers of the event were:
Jerome Ferson, United Way of Olmsted County

Karen Martinez, Parent & Staff of Gage Elementary, Community School

Tucker Quetone, President of the Rochester Education Association

Michael Munoz, Superintendent, Rochester Public Schools

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Jan 22

Somali Rebuild Organization hosted a friendly basketball game at the local Rochester YMCA on Sunday, January 15th, 2017

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Somali Rebuild Organization hosted a friendly basketball game at the local Rochester YMCA on Sunday, January 15th, 2017. Four teams in total played against each other classified into two divisions.  The 1st division was aged from 12- 13 and the 2nd division was aged 13-16. Two teams from Rochester, MN and two teams from Minneapolis, MN.

The Minneapolis team was brought by the Somali Youth Development Organization Minnesota (SYDOM)   led by Abdulakadir Shiekh the coach of the Somali National Team and the team coach captain Abdulkadir Dahir. The Rochester team was hosted by Somalia Rebuild Organization (SRO)  led by the professional basketball coach captain Ali Ibrahim Abdi (Ali Japan) the Sports Director of Somalia Rebuild Organization.

 

The purpose of the friendly match was to motivate sportsman like conduct and to encourage youth to practice healthy competition. This was the first time Somalia Rebuild Organization hosted a team from Minneapolis and their coach agreed to continue this effort so the youth can stay connected through sports.  Overall the event has allowed the youth to look forward to future matches between both cities.

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Dec 26

Students Leaders Creating Change with Diversity Council Rochester

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Our after-school program consisted of teaching the Somali youth English, Math, and Science. Somalia Rebuild Organization had the opportunity to implement the “Students Leaders Creating Change” training sponsored by the Diversity Council of Rochester, MN. The Students Leaders Creating Change training program, continued for four months from September 2016 to December 21,2016. All of the children who participated in the program were rewarded with a certificate.

Somali Rebuild Organization would like to thank the Diversity Council and their teachers who took the time to teach the students.

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Dec 02

Community Dialogue

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Somalia Rebuild Organization would like to thank the University of MN Rochester for hosting a panel of discussions for Muslims facing possible registry.  The purpose of the event was to provide a platform for meaningful dialogue. In addition the event showed the level of diversity within the community and to build a bridge between Muslims, UMR and the greater community.

The event was designed to help the community better discuss the many issues Muslims face as result of current events. These events included Trumps decision to possibly register all Muslim people in the United States. The fear and level of hate crimes against Muslims citizens could have been influenced by the election results.

Dr. James Ford was the moderator for the event.

The event had more than 100 people and they had many questions regarding Islam.

The event was held on November, 17th, 2016.  The community members of the panel included the names mentioned below.

The panel:

Muhamad Y. Elrashidi, M.D. – Primary Care Physician

Faduma Issa – Community Advocate

Rana Mikati – Rochester Muslim Community Circle

Regina Mustafa – Community Interfaith Dialogue on Islam

Omar Nur – Somalia Rebuild Organization

Ahmad Siddiqui – Owner of The UPS Store Downtown Rochester

 

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Oct 18

Somali Small Business Training

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Somalia Rebuild Organization hosted the Southeast Somali Small Business Training event in Rochester MN on Sunday October 16th, 2016. More than 40 small business owners from the area attended the event. SRO has had Somali Trainers with Masters and P.h.D Degrees to give opportunities to discuss ways to advance their small businesses.

The SMIF foundation and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) was there to present useful economic information to make Somali small businesses better.

The aim of this training event was to promote the advancement of Somali Small Businesses in order to foster healthy competition.

Somalia Rebuild Organization would like to thank the SMIF foundation for sponsoring this small business training.

The trainer and speakers at the event are listed below:

Sheikh Abdirahman Sheikh Omar Ahmad, Ph.D. Chairman IANA (Islamic Association of North America)

Fanah H. Adam, MS Educational Leadership Academic Admission Advisor South Central College Mankato.

Mohamed Muse, MBA Business Consultant in Twin cities

Saido Omar MS , Female Business Owner in Rochester

Julie M. Kiehne, Regional Director SE MN Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Meg Steuer Economic Advancement Coordinator Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation/

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Aug 15

SUPPLIER DIVERSITY SUMMIT

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One of the objectives of Somalia Rebuild Organization is to help small bushiness in our community. SRO and other small business owners have had the opportunity to attend the Supplier Diversity Summit on August, 3, 2016 for the first time. The event was held at Mayo Civic Center and small business were able to benefit from networking. SRO would like to thank Smif Foundation for sponsoring a number of small business owners in Rochester.

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Aug 11

Parent and Youth Education

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The Rochester Somali Community has gathered on behalf of Somalia Rebuild Organization to discuss parent and youth education. The event was held at Rochester STEM Academy on Sunday August 7th, 2016.

Key speakers at the event were:

  1. Don Barlow candidate School board and Rochester Police. policy oversight Commission
  2. P.H.D Jeanine Gangeness vice. President and Winona state university
  3. Regine Seabrook Prof.Saint Mary University
  4. Lisa Weber Rochester PUBLIC School
  5. P.H.D Nasra Jamac University of MN
  6. P.H.D Abdirashiid Shirre Researcher
  7. M.D. Ahmed Mohamed. Mayo Clinic
  8. M.D  Fuad Haji Abdi    Mayo Clinic
  9. Dr.Ali Hussein. Former Professor
  10. Mr.Ali Jaras. Math and Science Academy
  11. Mr.Hussein Jimale County Interpreter

Some of the speakers grew up and went school in Rochester, and they present on how to become successful in education. Other speaker were from educational institutions and research organizations, and explained the importance of education for the youth.

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Aug 02

After School Program

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Somalia Rebuild Organization is running one of it’s after school classes. SRO helps young students build the basic math, reading, science, and writing skills needed to succeed in school. The classes are held twice a week. The class was attended by many parents and older youth.

 

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Jul 18

Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run on July 17th, 2016.

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Somalia Rebuild Organization hosted the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run on July 17th, 2016.

The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run is an international torch relay that visits many organizations. The hope is spread the message of peace for a more perfect and brighter world.
Now in its 29th year, the Peace Run, the longest torch relay in the world, takes place in more than 100 countries on six continents. The Peace Run was founded in 1987 by the late peace visionary Sri Chinmoy, in a spirit of optimism, love and oneness. This spirit permeates the Run and touches the hearts of all those who participate.

The philosophy of the Peace Run is “peace begins with me.” These simple activities encourage students to reflect and to consider how they can further peace in their lives, in their families, and in their communities.

To get more information about the event visit this link;

http://www.kttc.com/category/131445/video…

Many members of the Somali community attended the event and were able to take part in it’s mission to ignite peace around world. Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run gave a participation award to Somalia Rebuild Organization.

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