Working with Somali Young People and Families

This course is now fully booked - sorry

  • Date: Thursday 9th December 2021
  • Time: 11am - 1pm
  • Venue: This event is online via Teams (link to be sent prior to event)
  • Cost: This event is FREE to professionals working with young people in Enfield and Haringey, funded by the Mayor of London

Trainer: This course is delivered by Rise Projects

Description: The Somali community have been present in Enfield and Haringey for many decades. Like any community there have mainstream and specific needs that services need to cater for. Unfortunately, outcomes for many Somali young people are poor in terms of education, involvement in crime and employment.

This session is delivered by Rise Projects, a community group based in Tottenham who work with Somali young people and their families. The session will explore some of the issues the community is facing, it will look at how services can improve access and give an update on examples of good practice they feel has had a positive impact.