Somali Help Age Association Inc

04/29/2026

Food Summit 2026 – Toronto

Somali HelpAge is pleased to participate in the Right to Food Summit 2026, held in Toronto on April 28–29, 2026.

The summit, organized by Right to Food Canada, brought together 450 delegates from across the country to share ideas and experiences at multiple levels. Discussions focused on food security policy reforms, programs, and national priorities in Canada. The summit will conclude with a set of recommendations to be presented to the federal government.

Photo:
Nick Saul, CEO of Right to Food Canada, and Muse Omar, Executive Director of Somali HelpAge.

04/05/2026

Somali HelpAge Association has successfully completed the Slaight Emergency Food Program that implemented in February to March 2026, and funded by Right to Food Canada.

The Black community expressed strong appreciation for the support received, particularly as this marked the second phase of the program’s activities in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Refugees and newcomer immigrants highlighted the positive impact of the initiative. During the first phase of the program, 50 Black refugees and newcomer immigrants received a variety of essential grocery items, including rice, sugar, oil, dates, oats, and eggs,

The second phase focused on addressing social barriers and isolation within Black communities. It brought together 30 participants, including refugees and newcomer immigrants, who engaged in open dialogue, built connections, and shared meals in a welcoming environment.

This initiative was well supported by the community and Participants expressed deep appreciation for the assistance and the opportunity to connect with one another.

Thanks to Right to Food Canada that made this initiative possible

Somali HelpAge Association Inc.
Winnipeg Office, Manitoba, Canada

02/16/2026

The Francos Martinez Access to Justice Award in 2025-2026 Project funded by the Canadian Council for Refugees has successfully concluded the second phase of the program activities today in Winnipeg, Manitoba

We are very much grateful for the support received and thank to the CCR executive members and staff for their relentless efforts, hard work and dedication to continue the Franco legacy.

During the program period , the Somali HelpAge hosted two community event, a Capacity building for low-income black refugee and newcomers immigrants to refugee rights. Advocating for the inclusion and access-to the social justice, connecting with settlement and service providers, while also raising community awareness in the areas of access to legal aid, refugee claimants process and connecting refugee, newcomer immigrants with other Canadian Citizens

The access to justice award program has made a remarkable progress as the refugee newcomer and immigrant communities appreciated the support received

The events was attended by Hon Leah Gazan, federal member of parliament of Winnipeg Centre, Markus Charless, the Deputy Mayor of Winnipeg, representatives from settlement and service providers organizations such as MIIC- Welcome Place, IRCOM, Manitoba Start and other community advocates.

It was an honor for Somali HelpAge to receive the CCR Francos Martinez Justice Award in 2025-2026 and the legacy of Francisco Rico Martiness will continue to inspire our people

Many Thanks to CCR.

11/20/2025

The Canadian Council for Refugees Annual Consultation 2025 has successfully concluded today in Winnipeg.

We are very grateful to the CCR executive members for their relentless efforts, hard work and dedication to continue the Franco legacy. It was an honor for Somali HelpAge to receive the CCR Francos Martinez Justice Award in 2025.

Thank you to CCR Executive Committee and staff.

10/14/2025

intergenerational dialogue:

Somali HelpAge organized an Intergenerational dialogue supported by Manitoba Association of Seniors Communities. The event was an important step that will create an opportunity to connect and share ideas and experiences between young and older people in Winnipeg.

Therefore, we brought together group of seniors (older adults) and youth from black communities to exchange their opinions and brainstorm ideas.

It was very interesting to witness that both seniors and youth groups highlighted their willingness to cooperate and connect each other despite of numerous challenges and obstacles they face to address to be able to have strong relationships and connections between the
two generations

We will continue supporting intergenerational dialogue in order to ensure our communities have strong and positive connections between generations.

Somali HelpAge Association
Winnipeg Office, Manitoba
Canada

10/02/2025

October 1, 2025

Lets together celebrate the 35th United Nations International Day of Older Persons

We need a world where older people are respected and cared for, let’s fight against ageism

Somali HelpAge
Winnipeg Office, Canada

08/25/2025

Somali Help Age Association has continued to support the large number of black communities and address food insecurity, social isolation, loneliness & provided a free get-together lunch meals and grocery food items to low-income black seniors communities, refugees, newcomers & immigrant seniors in Winnipeg, Manitoba

Many thanks to Gov-of Canada NHSP for funding this project.

03/08/2025

On International Women’s Day 2025, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of women and girls. We wish them continued success on this historic day.

Let us work together to create a meaningful impact and strive towards a more sustainable future for everyone.

Our Women & Girls Deserves the BEST.

02/20/2025

01/28/2025

Today, I met with Connie Newman, an Executive Director, of Manitoba Association of Seniors Communities and discussed the challenges facing refugees, newcomers and immigrants older adults and how we can together address and promote the health and wellbeing of Manitoba seniors. Thank you Connie for the hard work and support that you provide to Manitoba Seniors.