Somali Community of Louisville
Louisville is home to over ten thousand Somali immigrants, many of whom face language, cultural and religious barriers to success. The organization helps Somalis in Kentucky to obtain the necessary resources, services, information, and skills needed to build productive and self-sufficient lives in a new land. While strengthening the Somali community by promoting mutual assistance, cultural identity, and leadership, SCL fosters the ability of Somali individuals and families to advocate on their behalf and participate constructively in the broader community.
Mission
The Somali Community of Louisville is committed to empowering Somalis and other African immigrants in Kentucky by providing access to essential resources, services, information, and skills necessary for fostering productive and self-sufficient lives within the broader community. We accomplish our mission through education, arts, mutual assistance, cultural identity, and leadership development initiatives.
Organizations
The Somali Community of Louisville (SCL) is a local organization dedicated to serving Somalis and other African immigrants. SCL provides a comprehensive array of mutual aid programs, including healthcare access, employment readiness training, harm reduction support, computer literacy courses, youth mentoring, and cultural events. Additionally, the organization offers vital services such as vaccinations, STI/HIV testing, mental health support and referrals, and youth development initiatives.
Upcoming Events
CULTURE
We present and sponsor the annual Ethiopian Day festival which puts on display Somali cultural music and food. The purpose is to have people who have different cultures than Somalis to understand and gain in-depth knowledge of the Somali culture. Sharing culture, art and history is a great way to build understanding and empathy across cultures.
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