Sudanese Community Association — Northern Ireland (SCANI) General Assembly (2020–2022)
Charity No. 101187
– Programs and Activities implemented during the 2020 2022
1. The Sudanese community established a COVID-19 response unit to assist and support those infected with the coronavirus (2020–2021). Executive summary: Established a COVID-19 support unit for infected community members (2020– 2021).
2. The Sudanese community organised a forum in partnership with the South Belfast Roundtable through the Refugee and Asylum Seeker Migrant Forum to discuss the problems and challenges faced by migrants, asylum seekers and those applying for asylum. Executive summary: Co-hosted a Refugee and Asylum Seeker Migrant Forum with South Belfast Roundtable addressing migrants’ challenges.
3. Distributed a number of vouchers: 15 vouchers provided by the Chinese community and 5 vouchers from NICRAS for families and asylum seekers. Executive summary: Distributed 20 support vouchers to families and asylum seekers (15 from the Chinese community, 5 from NICRAS).
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4. Created a publicity platform to advertise several training and capacity‑building opportunities for community members. Executive summary: Launched an advertising platform promoting training and upskilling opportunities.
5. Distributed ten bicycles allocated to newly arrived asylum seekers. Executive summary: Donated ten bicycles to newly arrived asylum seekers.
6. Contributed, together with many generous Sudanese families, to preparing Ramadan iftars for asylum seekers and refugees from 21 April to 11 May 2021. Executive summary: Supported community Ramadan iftars (21 April–11 May 2021).
7. Contributed, together with many generous Sudanese families, to preparing Ramadan iftars for asylum seekers and refugees from 20 April to 29 May 2022. Executive summary: Supported community Ramadan iftars (20 April–29 May 2022).
8. Contributed, together with many generous Sudanese families, to preparing Ramadan iftars from 23 March to 18 April 2023. Executive summary: Supported community Ramadan iftars (23 March– 18 April 2023).
9. Provided material and moral support to the Sudanese football team in Belfast, with the presence of a representative from the Sports Office in 2021 for the EMSONI Championship. Executive summary: Supported the Sudanese football team and hosted a Sports Office representative at EMSONI Championship 2021.
10. Secured a sports ground in North Belfast (Water work playground) for adults and children, available for one year (2021–2022). Executive summary: Maintained a North Belfast sports ground for community use (up to 2022).
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11. Supplied sports kit (playing shirts) for both the adult and youth football teams for 42 players. Executive summary: Provided sports kits for 42 football players (adult and youth teams).
12. Organized and ran a workshop on COVID-19 vaccination in collaboration with the Red Cross. Executive summary: Delivered a COVID-19 vaccination workshop with the Red Cross.
13. Organized and ran a COVID-19 vaccination workshop in cooperation with the Sudanese Expatriates’ Group; the workshop was presented by Dr. Yousri Abdullah Taha and moderated by Nasr al‑Din Mustafa, a member of the Executive Committee. Executive summary: Held a vaccination session with Sudanese expatriates, presented by Dr. Yousri Abdullah Taha and moderated by Nasr al‑Din Mustafa.
14. Arranged a recreational trip and barbecue to celebrate Eid al‑Adha celebration at Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park. Executive summary: Held an Eid al‑Adha recreational trip and barbecue at Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park.
15. Carried out a membership census of community members. Executive summary: Completed a membership registration/census.
16. Celebrated of Eid. Executive summary: Eid celebration (2023).
17. Celebrated Independence Day on 10 January 2021 with participation from Sudanese artists and a large number of prominent Sudanese community figures. Executive summary: Held Independence Day celebrations (10 January 2021) with artists and community leaders.
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18. Hosted a seminar on Independence Day delivered by Dr. Abdulbaqi Ahmed Abdulbaqi. Executive summary: Presented an Independence Day seminar by Dr. Abdulbaqi Ahmed Abdulbaqi.
19. Organised an open cultural day for Independence featuring musical performances and short theatrical pieces. Executive summary: Ran an open cultural day with music and drama for Independence Day.
20. Hosted a seminar on the UK education system for adults, presented by Ms Ghada Al‑Zubair (15 February 2021). Executive summary: Delivered an adult seminar on the UK education system (15 February 2021).
21. Held a seminar in celebration of International Women’s Day (8 March 2021) presented by Dr. Amna Abdullah and Ms Ghada Al‑Zubair. Executive summary: Celebrated International Women’s Day with a seminar (8 March 2021).
22. Ran a seminar on the Northern Ireland education system featuring the Refugee and Asylum Support Officer Ciaran McPeake and Ms Ghada Al‑Zubair (1 March 2021). Executive summary: Hosted a Northern Ireland education seminar with Ciaran McPeake and Ms Ghada Al‑Zubair.
23. Held a seminar about the coronavirus titled “Prevention is Better than Cure” (18 February 2021), with speaker’s Dr. Ayman Mustafa, Dr Audrey, Dr. Abdelaziz Osman, and Louay Abdelnoor, supervised by Dr Ali Abdelnoor and Dr. Yasser Sediq. Executive summary: Presented a COVID‑19 awareness seminar “Prevention is Better than Cure” (18 February 2021).
24. Arranged a recreational Networking, Social Events & Relationship Building 2023 Celebrated Mother’s Day, awarding certificates of appreciation to several mothers
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in Belfast and including a musical programme. Executive summary: Marked Mother’s Day with awards and a musical event.
25. Held a seminar to assist and support Sudanese families on how to obtain free meals and school uniform assistance, in cooperation with the Red Cross and the Education Office (July 2021). Executive summary: Ran a support seminar on accessing free meals and school uniform assistance (July 2021).
26. Conducted a basic computer skills course in cooperation with the Chinese community as part of a women’s empowerment initiative (2021). Executive summary: Delivered a basic IT course for women in partnership with the Chinese community (2021).
27. Distributed an allocated number of vouchers (20) to families and asylum seekers in cooperation with the South Belfast Roundtable. Executive summary: Distributed 20 vouchers to families and asylum seekers with South Belfast Roundtable.
28. Held a cultural day in 2022 at the Sudanese community centre to mark the anniversary. Executive summary: Organized a 2022 anniversary cultural day at the community centre.
29. Ratified the Sudanese Community Association constitution on 11 December 2022. Executive summary: Constitution officially ratified (11 December 2022).
30. Rented the community’s main premises for six months to host activities. Executive summary: Leased main premises for six months to run activities.
31. Purchased some furniture for the premises (chairs and tables). Executive summary: Procured furniture for the community premises (chairs and tables).
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32. Prepared and approved a job description schedule for the community office roles on 11 December 2022. Executive summary: Approved office job descriptions (11 December 2022).
33. Provided material and moral support to the Sudanese football team in Belfast for the EMSONI Championship 2022 sports tournament. Executive summary: Supported the football team at EMSONI Championship 2022.
34. Honoured and presented certificates of appreciation to the football team for achieving third place at EMSONI Championship 2022. Executive summary: Awarded certificates as recognition for the football team’s third-place finish at EMSONI Championship 2022.
Mr. Mohamed Musa signature ……………..
Chairman of Sudanese Community Association- Northern Ireland
Tel : +447405559076; Email : scanisudan@gmail.com
Address : Retail unit 2 Sandy Row, BT12 5EU, Belfast.
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