The fundraising drive started Saturday september 20th 2008 with the inaugural Softball Tournament for Somali Schools at Carlington Park, which was attended by police officers, firefighters, members of the Canadian Forces and others.

The goal of the event was to raise up to $10,000, and organizers got about a third or more of the way there.

"It's not going to be easy," admits Elmi, who spent about four years in a Kenyan refugee camp before immigrating to Canada with his aunt in 1996, forced to leave his parents behind in Somalia.

He knows there will be obstacles and challenges but believes if "we work hard at it, we'll be able to overcome them."
 

Opportunities to make a real difference to the lives of young people are rare and even more so when your contribution could educate, create enterprise and address the root causes of poverty.

Our goal is to create an environment for all children have an equal opportunity to learn without being discriminated based on their tribe or financial background. This School will provide a quality, well- rounded education for elementary and middle school students in the English language. School facilities will be also open to community members to use for community events.