Welcome to the Canterbury Somali Trust.

Our goal is to provide an effective bridge between the Canterbury Somali community and the wider New Zealand Society.  In doing so, we seek to promote, protect and enhance the interests of our Community through advocacy, encouragement and enablement of families and individuals. 

Our community

Our community is at the heart of everything we do. We work alongside local whānau, groups, and partners to foster connection, support wellbeing, and create opportunities that allow everyone to thrive together.

Through shared experiences and collaborative projects, we celebrate diversity, uplift voices, and strengthen the bonds that make our communities resilient. Every initiative is guided by the belief that when people come together, positive change becomes possible for everyone

Get in touch.

We’d love to hear from you. Whether you have questions, want to support our work, or are looking to collaborate, reach out and connect with the NZ Somile Trust – together, we can make a difference.