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We exist to bring people together, support those who are struggling, and ensure no one is left behind. Working across the London Boroughs of Redbridge and Newham, and in parts of Somalia, we stand alongside individuals and families facing social exclusion, poverty, ill-health, disability, or hardship. Through compassion, practical support, and strong community connections, we help people feel valued, included, and empowered to build better lives.<\/p>\n
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We work to strengthen communities and support people who are too often overlooked or left behind. Our charity operates in the London Boroughs of Redbridge and Newham<\/strong>, and in selected parts of Somalia<\/strong>, reaching individuals and families who face social exclusion, poverty, and hardship.<\/p>\n We\u2019re here to make sure no one feels invisible or left behind. Working across the London Boroughs of Redbridge and Newham<\/strong>, and in parts of Somalia<\/strong>, we support individuals and families who are facing hardship, isolation, or social exclusion. 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These vary by generation, location, and personal circumstances.<\/p>\n Many Somali individuals experience isolation due to language barriers, limited social networks, discrimination, or unfamiliarity with UK systems. Newly arrived families, older people, and women can be particularly affected.<\/p>\n Mental health issues such as trauma, anxiety, and depression can be prevalent, particularly among refugees and those affected by conflict or displacement. Cultural stigma around mental health can make it harder to seek help. 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Our Community.We exist to bring people together, support those who are struggling, and ensure no one is left behind. Working across the London Boroughs of Redbridge and Newham, and in parts of Somalia, we stand alongside individuals and families facing social exclusion, poverty, ill-health, disability, or hardship. Through compassion, practical support, and strong […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/somconnect.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/somconnect.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/somconnect.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/somconnect.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/somconnect.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=7"}],"version-history":[{"count":136,"href":"https:\/\/somconnect.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":251,"href":"https:\/\/somconnect.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7\/revisions\/251"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/somconnect.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=7"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Our Story<\/h3>\n
Ongoing Causes – and How We Help<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Digital Exclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Our response:<\/strong> We support people to access online services, complete digital applications, and build basic digital confidence.<\/p>\nEducational Challenges for Children and Young People<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Our response:<\/strong> We support families to engage with schools and provide youth-focused activities that build confidence, skills, and positive identity. We work with young people to help them feel supported and heard.<\/p>\nHealth and Mental Wellbeing<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Our response:<\/strong> We raise awareness around wellbeing, provide supportive listening, and help individuals access appropriate health and mental health services in a culturally appropriate way.<\/p>\nSocial Exclusion and Isolation<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Our response:<\/strong> We create safe, welcoming spaces where people can connect, build friendships, and feel part of their community. Through group activities, one-to-one support, and community events, we help people feel included and valued.<\/p>\nOur Work in Somalia<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Education Work<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Health Work<\/strong><\/h3>\n
We’ve Raised over \u00a3400,000<\/h2>\n
Helping Children in Somali and UK, Newham<\/h2>\n
How You Can Get Involved<\/h2>\n
How You Can Get Involved<\/h2>\n
Our Donors<\/h2>\n
News, Blogs & Updates<\/h2>\n
Get in Touch.\u00a0<\/h2>\n