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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 supports existing and emerging BME community groups within Greater Reading by providing networking, training, events, advice and information.

SAKOMA Executive Committee vacancy 
SAKOMA would like to invite nominations from one of its member groups to fill the vacancy that has arisen on the SAKOMA Executive committee. Please register your interest by contacting the SAKOMA Executive Committee on the email exec@sakoma.co.uk or by email to Yasmin Bador at yasmin@strongertogether.org.uk

 

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 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2010

SAKOMA AGM poster

Thursday, 21st October 2010

6:30pm to 9:30pm
at RISC
35-39 London Street
READING
RG1 4PS map

To register online click here


SAKOMA ACHIEVEMENT
AWARDS 2010

Categories are:
*Outstanding Under 18 Volunteer
*Outstanding Over 18 Volunteer
*Outstanding Group

Contact Yasmin for the
nomination forms
or click here
Closing date 4th October.

Trustee Network
A new and friendly and supportive 
opportunity for trustees to network, gather
information and share experiences. This includes resources such as regular bulletins, introduction pack, online resources and a Trustee library Please contact Reading Voluntary Action  on 0118 9574123
or email trusteenetwork@rva.org.uk  for an online version.
Join now!

TOGETHERNESS NEWS

Sakoma NewsA new monthly newsletter from SAKOMA detailing news and events of interest to Black and Ethnic Minority communities in Reading. To receive this newsletter please email Yasmin Bador 
(Sakoma Forum Co-ordinator) or ring 0118 958 4849.
Download the latest copy of "Togetherness News" here  Aug_2010.pdf