Settlement Assistance
Navigating the complex process of settling in New Zealand can feel overwhelming. We provide step-by-step support to ensure your transition is smooth and successful.
Housing Support
Assistance finding suitable accommodation, understanding tenancy agreements, applying for social housing, and resolving housing issues.
Employment Services
CV writing, interview preparation, job search strategies, credential recognition support, and connections to employers who value diversity.
Immigration & Documentation
Help with visa applications, residency pathways, citizenship processes, passport renewals, and family reunification applications.
Financial Navigation
Opening bank accounts, understanding the tax system, budgeting guidance, accessing financial assistance, and avoiding predatory lending.
Education & Training Programs
Education is the key to unlocking opportunity. We provide comprehensive support to help children, youth, and adults succeed academically and professionally.
English Language Classes (ESOL)
Free English classes for all levels—from complete beginners to advanced learners. Flexible schedules including evening and weekend options.
School Support for Children
School enrollment assistance, parent-teacher conference support, homework help programs, and advocacy for children with special educational needs.
Vocational Training & Upskilling
Computer literacy courses, driver's license preparation, trade certifications, tertiary education pathways, and professional development workshops.
Credential Assessment Support
Guidance through the NZQA process for recognizing overseas qualifications and connecting with professional registration bodies.
Youth Development Programs
Our youth are the bridge between two cultures. We provide dedicated programs that help young Somalis navigate identity, build confidence, and reach their full potential.
Leadership & Mentorship
Leadership training workshops, one-on-one mentoring with Somali role models, public speaking courses, and civic engagement opportunities.
Recreation & Sports
Organized sports teams (soccer, basketball), cultural arts programs, youth camps, and recreational activities that build teamwork and confidence.
Academic Excellence Support
Tutoring services, scholarship application assistance, university preparation programs, and career guidance counseling.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Peer support groups, culturally sensitive counseling referrals, stress management workshops, and safe spaces for youth to share experiences.
Welfare & Social Support
Every member of our community deserves dignity, safety, and support. We provide holistic welfare services that address immediate needs and build long-term resilience.
Health & Wellbeing Navigation
Help accessing doctors, specialists, mental health services, dental care, and understanding the New Zealand healthcare system.
Elder Care & Support
Social activities for elders, home visit programs, assistance accessing aged care services, and honoring traditional roles of elders.
Emergency Assistance
Crisis intervention, food bank access, emergency accommodation support, and connections to urgent services.
Women's Support Programs
Women's support groups, parenting workshops, domestic violence support referrals, and maternal health guidance.
Advocacy & Institutional Collaboration
We serve as the bridge between our community and the institutions that affect our lives—ensuring Somali voices are heard, respected, and represented.
Individual Advocacy
Support at government appointments, representation in disputes, assistance navigating bureaucracy, and protection of rights.
Government & NGO Partnerships
Collaboration with local councils, central government agencies, health providers, schools, and social service organizations.
Community Representation
Ensuring Somali perspectives inform policy decisions, participating in consultations, and advocating for culturally appropriate services.
Interpretation & Translation
Language interpretation for medical appointments, legal matters, school meetings, and official documentation translation.