Hope Academy Annual Fundraising Basketball Tournament

Fundraising Thermometer for 2009

Ottawa officer strives to give ‘hope’ to hometown

OTTAWA — Ottawa police Const. Mahamud Elmi wants to build a school, and so, like any respectable builder, he’s compiled a list of things he’ll need, starting with materials such as cement, bricks, doors, electrical wiring, toilets, windows, desks and blackboards. Also on his list are: cheap labour, a project manager, permits and a security guard. Eventually, too, he knows he’ll also need teachers, administration, books and school supplies. Read More

Cops went to bat for Somali school

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."

Giving Hope a Second Chance

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.

1st Annual Hope Academy Fundraising Dinner

Build a School

Wise Words

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. "

-Nelson Mandela

Inspiring Future Generations

Project Plan Details

Somali Hope Academy Project Plan Details

Phase One: The School Building Project

Phase 1: Building the School Infrastructure

Problem Statement

• Need of tuition free elementary school in the local region
• More then 60% of local children don’t attend schools because they can’t afford
• According to UN statistics the illiteracy rate in Somalia has reached 62%.

Project Description

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Hope Academy Facilities Prototype

This school will provide a quality, well- rounded education for elementary and middle school students in the English language. The school will consist of 7 classroom campus with ancillary accommodation.