Somali Bantu Association of Tucson, AZ
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| On October 15, 2009, Abdi A. Abdi, Executive Director of SBATA, was recognized as one of Tucson's Top 40 Under 40. These awards, held on an annual basis, recognize local, young leaders of the Tucson community. Abdi was recognized for his leadership of the Somali Bantu community, refugee community, and local community, as well as for the advancement and progress of SBATA. azstarnet.com "Top 40 under 40: A 'get it done' generation" Arizona Daily Star http://www.azstarnet.com/special/40under40
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In August 2009, Mursal Abukar Ali will become the first Somali Bantu refugee in Tucson to attend the University of Arizona. He plans to study International Studies and continue his study of the Arabic language. He plans to be a positive role model and encourage more people to further their education. azstarnet.com "College-bound Bantu is a trailblazer" By: Ernesto Portillo |
UA students and community members gather at a public educational session about the growing Somali Bantu refugee population in Tucson held at the Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N Stone Ave. on March 16th, 2009.
Daily Wildcat.com "Refugees Seek Respite in AZ" By: Tim McDonnell
Abdi A. Abdi became the first Somali Bantu refugee living in Tucson to become an American citizen! He was joined by 59 other people from 21 different countries on January 9th, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. at the Federal Courthouse in Downtown Tucson. AZStarNet.com "Somali Bantu Refugee Becomes US Citizen, Leads Tucson Group" By: Ernesto Portillo |
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T-Shirts Available
We now have official SBATA t-shirts for sale contact the office if you are interested Youth Tutoring We offer youth tutoring services to refugee families in Tucson. Call 881-4373 to place a request to have a homework tutor assigned to help your children! Translation Services SBATA now offers translation services to native speakers of Kizigua, Mai Mai, Maxaatiri, and Kiswahili for resident of Pima county Women's Bead Project! The Women's Bead Project is now selling online! To buy authentic jewelry made by Somali Bantu refugees that live in Tucson- go to our online store! Just click on the red "online" hyperlink button above or on the Refugee Co-op Online Jewelry Store link on the left of this page.
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