Our Culture

  • A confident, connected and thriving Somali community contributing positively to Aotearoa New Zealand.

    Bulsho Soomaaliyeed oo isku kalsoon, isku xiran, isla markaana horumarsan oo si togan uga qayb qaadata Aotearoa New Zealand.

  • Unity (Midnimo)

    Working together for collective success.

    Wadajir u shaqaynta si loo gaaro guul wadajir ah.

    Service (Adeeg)

    Supporting those in need with compassion and dignity.

    Taageeridda kuwa u baahan si naxariis iyo sharaf leh.

    Resilience (Adkaysi)

    Responding to challenges with strength and hope.

    Ka jawaabidda caqabadaha iyadoo la adeegsanayo xoog iyo rajo.

    Identity (Aqoonsi)

    Preserving Somali culture, language and traditions.

    Ilaalinta dhaqanka, afka iyo hidaha Soomaaliyeed.

    Partnership (Iskaashi)

    Building bridges with wider communities.

    Dhisidda iskaashi iyo xiriir lala yeesho bulshooyinka kale.

  • To strengthen community wellbeing through cultural leadership, social support, youth development, and meaningful partnerships.

    In la xoojiyo wanaagga bulshada iyadoo la adeegsanayo hoggaan dhaqan, taageero bulsho, horumarinta dhalinyarada, iyo iskaashi macno leh.