Volunteer
members of Somali youth who organized themselves to bridge the gap
and facilitate appropriate service delivery mechanism for Somali youth
founded SOYAT in 1992. The organization placed itself as a conduit
of access for Somali youth, as well as collaborates with stakeholders
to innovate appropriate services for Somali youth, children and other
marginalized youth in our community.
SOYAT partners with key organizations and groups to implement services
and initiatives that promote the successful integration of Somali
youth and their families into the Canadian society. Using its community
mobilization and outreach capacity, SOYAT engages youth and their
families and offers them culturally sensitive services in the areas
of leadership, settlement, recreation, employment support, awareness
raising and referrals. The organization currently implements eight
projects that enhance the integration
capacity of youth in the Somali community.
Objectives
One
of the primary objectives of SOYAT is to preserve the culture and
values of Somali newcomers who have made the decision to settle
in one of the most dynamic and culturally diverse centers in North
America. Other goals include: Unity and co-operation among all members
of the Somali community; encouragement of academic excellence; participation
in national and international youth organizations and activities;
and to assist in youth employment, training, immigration and other
social services.
With these objectives in mind, the Board of Directors of SOYAT and
its’ many volunteers have been delivering appropriate and suitable
programs for our community since it was founded.
Vision
An innovative
youth led agency, which Empowers youth to become a driving force
in shaping the future.
Mission
To empower youth
and their families to improve the quality of their lives through
programs and services that address their needs.
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