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Sakoma means "Togetherness" in Sierra Leone. Sakoma is the network for Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) voluntary and community groups in Reading

Sakoma held its Annual General Meeting on 14th of September 2011. This was a well attended event with guest speakers Councillor Bet Tickner and Inspector Bobbi Rai.

Cllr Bet Tickner

 

The Stronger Together Project is ending on 30th September 2011.

Please forward all your enquiries to George Mathew, The Sakoma Development Worker Email: GMathew.sakoma@rcre.co.uk
Mobile: 07540925780
Tel:  0118 951 0279

Thank you for your support and involvement in the past three years.

Yasmin Bador
Sakoma Coordinator

What is SAKOMA?

SAKOMA provides:

  • ONE VOICE : A challenging and coherent voice for the BME communities in Reading

  • SUPPORT : Support within an environment of hope, confidence, acceptance and praise

  • PRACTICAL HELP : A source of practical support

  • REPRESENTATION: Representation on relevant statutory forums and strategic partnerships to ensure the BME voice is heard

  • RECOGNITION: Recognition of the achievements of individuals and groups

SAKOMA is part of the Stronger Together consortium of Fora (including The Forum, Reading Faith Forum and RCVYS  in addition to Reading Voluntary Action) that ensures that the voluntary and community sector is able to influence strategic decision-making.

Membership is open to any ethnic minority community organisation interested in furthering the work of SAKOMA.

Please see “Becoming a SAKOMA member” 


 

Latest News

Sakoma Awards 2011 

The Chair presented the following individuals and group with the Sakoma Awards for 2011 at the Annual General Meeting on 14th Sept 2011.

  • Betheli Services - Group Award

  • Mr. Chukuemeka Tabe Obiorah- Individual Award

  • Mr. Nasir  Hussein - Individual Award

For further information please contact George Mathew at GMathew.sakoma@rcre.co.uk

Events From RVA Directory (www.rvadirectory.org.uk)

25 August 2011 - Biodiversity Action Team - Step By Step - Furz Plat
14 September 2011 - Sakoma Annual General Meeting 2011 and Awards
15 September 2011 - Job Centre Plus Presentation
30 September 2011 - Casino Night
1 October 2011 - Reading Town Meal

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