Ireland’s Somali Community
We support families, protect women, empower youth, and help our community integrate with dignity, confidence, and opportunity.
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Who we are
The Centre provides a range of services to help Somalis integrate and contribute to their new home, including education and training, youth and family support, advocacy, and community development initiatives.
Support for Somali families and young people, including mentoring, counselling, information and social activities.
We advocate on behalf of Somali immigrants, working to ensure that their voices are heard and their rights are protected.
Community development through cultural events, community projects, and collaborations with other organisations.
Education and training programmes to help Somali immigrants develop new skills and access employment opportunities in Ireland.
What we do
Working at the frontline — helping people navigate immigration systems, access services, protect their rights, and build a better future.
Protecting women and girls from Female Genital Mutilation through education, outreach, and direct referrals to specialist services.
Helping individuals and families navigate the Irish immigration system with confidence and clarity — from first arrival to long-term settlement.
Helping parents understand the Irish education system and actively support their children’s success in school and beyond.
Empowering young Somali people in Ireland with the skills, mentorship, and confidence to lead.
Building confidence, raising health awareness, and fostering meaningful community engagement — creating space for women to lead, grow, and thrive.
Connecting community members with services, resources, and integration opportunities across Ireland.
Our Story
Founded to respond to the growing needs of the Somali community in Ireland, the Somali Centre has become a trusted bridge between communities and services. We understand the challenges because we come from the community we serve.
To empower Somali communities through support, education, protection, and advocacy.
A fully integrated, empowered Somali community thriving in Ireland.
Community-led and frontline-focused. We work alongside the people we serve — not above them — building genuine solutions grounded in lived experience.
Leadership
“We understand the challenges because we come from the community we serve.”
Daud Abdilahi Gilingil · Executive Director
A dedicated community leader working to strengthen integration, protect vulnerable groups, and advocate for equal access to services across Ireland.
Impact
We are proud of the difference we make every day — measured not just in numbers, but in families supported, women protected, and futures changed.
Somali Centre helped me understand my rights and supported my family during a very difficult time.
Support our work
Your support helps us reach more families, protect more women, and empower more young people across Ireland.
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Get involved
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds who share our commitment to community, dignity, and integration.
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