The Canadian Somali Congress (CSC) is a Somali community organization based in Toronto, Ontario.[1]
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| Abbreviation | CSC |
|---|---|
| Type | community organization |
| Purpose | social, educational and peer work |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
Region served | Canada |
Official language | Somali, English, French |
| Website | www |
Overview
editLawyer Ahmed Hussen serves as the CSC's national President.[2][3]
The body works closely with national and regional authorities to strengthen civic relations.[1] Among other initiatives, the Canadian Somali Congress has formed a partnership with the Canadian International Peace Project and Canadian Jewish Congress to establish the Canadian Somali-Jewish Mentorship Project, the first national mentoring and development project between a sizable Muslim community and the Jewish community.[2][4]
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ a b "About Us". Canadian Somali Congress. Archived from the original on 31 August 2013. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
- ^ a b "Community KnewZ, Volume 1, Issue 1, 1 April 2013" (PDF). RPNI. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 January 2014. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
- ^ "National President, Canadian Somali Congress". Yatedo. Archived from the original on 2014-01-13. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
- ^ "Innovative Partnership between Jewish and Somali Communities". UJA Federation of Greater Toronto. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 11 September 2013.