Somaliyey Toosa ODV

Ceremony of Somali Culture and Independence Day

On the occasion of Somalia’s Independence Week, the association organized the Somali Culture Day for integration. This event was of great symbolic and human value, with around 300 participants from all over Italy.

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Projects Implimented

Supporting IDPs

Distributing tents in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps is part of our broader humanitarian effort. We distributed tents and shelter to IDP camp located in CeelashaBiyaha Mogadishu-Somalia.

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Projects Implimented

Humanitarian Aid Program

In response to the growing humanitarian needs of internally displaced persons (IDPs), our organization has implemented a series of critical relief interventions aimed at alleviating the immediate suffering of vulnerable communities. These efforts have focused on three essential areas: the distribution of emergency shelter (tents), access to clean and safe water, and the provision of food supplies.

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WHO WE ARE

Somaliyey Toosa ODV

Providing humanitarian assistance without discrimination, giving priority to the most urgent cases of distress regardless of factors like race, nationality, gender, religious beliefs, or political opinions.

Distributing Tents in IDPs in Somalia

Implimented

Helping Somalis in Itali Hospitals

Continues

Somali Cultural Week

Continues

Support for Immigrants

Continues

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Organizational Profile

Somaliyey Toosa ODV is an association based in Forlì, active throughout the country. It was born from the commitment of groups of volunteer activists from the Somali diaspora, present in Italy for many years, who came together to offer concrete and humane support to people in need. The association’s mission is to support the most vulnerable segments of society,

Our Mission

Our mission is to support the most vulnerable members of society, with particular attention to new immigrants, forgotten prisoners, and those living in marginalization and suffering

Our Vission

To empower individuals and communities through humanitarian assistance, education ,health services, and sustainable livelihood programs that promote resilience and self-reliance.

Community insights

Feedback of community from Somaliyey Toosa ODV

In every corner of the world, vulnerable individuals—especially women—face immense challenges due to poverty, conflict, displacement, and inequality. Humanitarian aid plays a vital role in restoring dignity, safety, and hope to those most in need. Somaliyey Toosa empowers women to rebuild their lives, protect their families, and contribute meaningfully to their communities.

Maryan Hassan M.

President of Somaliyey Toosa ODV

As we heard from the professional’s present—the psychiatrist and the psychologist—many Somalis carry deep traumas: caused by civil war, armed conflict, and extremist violence. That is why they sought refuge in the world, and especially in Italy, where often their parents already spoke the language and had historical ties. The Somali community is here to learn the language, to train, to contribute. To young Somalis I say: integrate, integrate, integrate. Only in this way can we build a dignified future, together.

Ibrahim Omar Shegow

Ambasador of Somali in Italy

The Somali community is an important presence in our city. What truly matters is getting to know each other, appreciating each other, respecting each other. The Italian and Somali communities share a deeply moving connection: Annalena Tonelli. A giant of solidarity, an extraordinary figure of humanity, who chose to live the Somali hope, even wishing for her ashes to rest in that land. We want to maintain this climate of respect, because it is what helps us grow together.

Mayor Gian Luca Zattini

Mayor of Forli

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  • Ceremony of Somali Culture and Independence Day
    Ceremony of Somali Culture and Independence Day

    June 28, 2025 – Rocca di Ravaldino, Forlì On the occasion of Somalia’s Independence Week, the association organized the Somali Culture Day for integration. This event was of great symbolic and human value, with around 300 participants from all over Italy. Institutional Speakers Mayor Gian Luca Zattini The Somali community is an important presence in…

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