About SBCSD

“The mission of the Somali Bantu Community of San Diego is to facilitate the resettlement of the Somali Bantu Community in the United States, especially in San Diego by providing programs for education, culture, and economic opportunity in order to promote self-sufficiency within the community”



The Somali Bantu Community  of San Diego (SBCSD) became a Live Well San Diego Recognized Partner on June 15, 2010.  Founded in 2005, the Somali Bantu community of San Diego  educates, serves and organizes cultural and life-skill training programs in an effort to promote self-sufficiency for its community members. Located in City Heights, SBCSD serves the surrounding Somali Bantu community and other East African refugees. Its clients include men, women, children, and seniors. All services are offered free of charge. Last year, thousands refugees were served.

The Somali Bantu Community  of San Diego provides educational, cultural, and life-skill training programs in an effort to promote self-sufficiency within and among the individuals and families comprising not only the Somali Bantu community, but all refugees, immigrants, and low-income families and individuals in need of service.

The Organization  mission is to provide the guidance and services needed to empower and aid Somali Bantu and other refugees as they integrate into American society. The Somali Bantu Community of San Diego supports Live Well San Diego by providing educational workshops on healthy habits and connecting families and individuals to affordable housing, as well as language and job training skills so they can thrive in their community.