Toronto, ON
Mentor: Sunna Zubair, New Commons Development
The Organization
The Somali Cultural Community Center is an initiative that seeks to create a dynamic cultural and recreational space that serves the needs of Toronto’s diverse Somali communities. The centre is intended to be a community space that will serve the diverse programming needs of Somalis of all ages, including children, youth, and seniors while also becoming a hub that preserves and celebrates the rich contributions and histories of Somali communities.
The Project
In July 2022, Toronto City Council unanimously adopted Motion MM47.29 that commits to the establishment of a Somali community cultural and recreation centre in Toronto. The SCCR is now focused on the completion of a feasibility study to identify potential sites for the proposed centre.