Somali Culture and Integration e.V. (SKI)

Our Objectives

Commitments to Change

Guiding Change Through Education, Inclusion, and Empowerment

Somali Culture and Integration e.V. is dedicated to creating lasting and positive change for Somali communities in Germany and across the Horn of Africa. The association was founded with a commitment to address the challenges of integration, education, and empowerment faced by Somali families in diaspora, while also extending solidarity to communities in countries of origin. Every programme and initiative is designed to respond to practical realities, ensuring that Somali communities are not only supported in meeting immediate needs but also equipped with opportunities for long-term growth and resilience.

The objectives of the organization serve as a guiding framework that ensures all activities remain focused, relevant, and impactful. They provide clarity of direction, aligning day-to-day interventions with the broader vision and mission of the association. Each objective reflects a clearly identified community priority and forms part of a foundation for building stronger, more inclusive societies. Through this framework, Somali Culture and Integration e.V. sustains its role as a bridge between cultures, a voice for empowerment, and a driver of sustainable change at both local and international levels.

1. Promote Educational Success

Provide tutoring, mentorship, and academic guidance to children and young people, while equipping parents with the knowledge and tools to navigate the German education system effectively.

2. Advance Social Integration

Facilitate active participation of Somali communities in German society through dialogue, collaboration, and mutual understanding with local institutions and the wider public.

3. Empower Women and Youth

Deliver targeted programmes that build skills, confidence, and leadership capacity, with a focus on women affected by harmful practices and young people seeking personal growth and opportunity.

4. Preserve and Share Cultural Heritage

Celebrate Somali culture through events, workshops, and exchanges that foster pride in identity while promoting mutual respect and appreciation across communities.

5. Extend Development Support to the Horn of Africa

Contribute to education, healthcare, water supply, and agricultural initiatives that improve living conditions and expand opportunities for vulnerable populations.

6. Build Strategic Partnerships

Strengthen collaboration with national and international networks, including GEDAN, PEDAN, and Erasmus partners, to expand programme reach and share knowledge that benefits communities locally and globally.