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Empowering Refugee Youth for a Better Tomorrow

Supporting youth through education, rehabilitation, and mental health awareness in urban Somali communities.

Transforming lives, building futures.

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About YCI

We work in urban refugee communities where youth are grappling with drug and substance abuse, unemployment, and mental health challenges. Through our drug rehabilitation, vocational skills training, English language lessons, and mental health awareness, we aim to create a safe and supportive environment where refugee youth can rebuild their lives and contribute meaningfully to society.

a man sitting on a ledge overlooking a city
a man sitting on a ledge overlooking a city

Our Mission and Vision

To empower the refugee community with information, knowledge, appropriate techniques and skills that enhance effective exploitation of the environment that facilitates positive attitude and change.

SOME OF OUR PROGRAMS

Drug Rehabilitation Services

Helping individuals overcome substance abuse through tailored rehabilitation programs.

English & Computer Literacy

Offering English language and Computer classes to enhance communication and employment opportunities.

Vocational Skills Training

Equipping youth with practical skills for better job prospects and self-sufficiency.

OUR IMPACT

Since our inception as an organization we were able to helped over 300+ participants that went through our programs to overcome the dangers of drug addiction and through our Skills and Language learning programs we were able to find them life changing careers.

YCI helped me overcome addiction and now I have a stable job at an Oil Company where I was able to create a family and future for myself.

- Khadar Adawe