The central pillars of our work
Link to: Liberation Farms
Liberation Farms
Our Community Farming Program, which provides access to land and resources where our farmers grow fresh, chemical-free, culturally relevant produce in Wales, Maine.
Link to: Client Navigation Services
Client Navigation Services
Assistance work that supports immigrants and refugees navigate childcare, housing, employment, legal migration and healthcare systems through a culturally informed lens, based at our Office & Community Center.
Link to: Kashekee Youth Programs
Kashekee Youth Programs
An intercultural, reciprocal, and intergenerational exchange of Bantu culture and traditional growing practices.
Link to: Land Access
Land Access
Our work to create a regional farming community that celebrates traditional farming practices and structures to uplift historically marginalized farmers.
The Somali Bantu Community Association provides vital transitional services, youth engagement, land access, and resources for food production that empower members of the refugee and immigrant community to uphold cultural identity and economic well-being to thrive in their new life here in Maine.
We envision a self-actualized community that uplifts individuals and families in dynamic and culturally responsive ways to address their unique needs and visions for the future with equal access to plentiful resources and connections to be successful.
Since 2005, the Somali Bantu Community Association (SBCA) has provided a variety of vital and dynamic immigrant services to the immigrant community here in Maine.
Somali Bantu History
Originating primarily from the Shebelle and Jubba River valleys in southwestern Somalia, Somali Bantus have distinct ethnic and cultural roots that set them apart from the wider Somali population. Descended from Bantu groups in the Niger-Congo region of Africa, their story reflects a rich heritage and a journey shaped by resilience. Understanding this background is essential to providing culturally relevant support and services. Visit our Somali Bantu History page to explore their past and deepen your appreciation for this vibrant community.
Every contribution, whether time or money, supports the success of this community.
Your donation supports our mission to empower immigrants and refugees in Maine.
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