Partners & Sponsors
Partnerships and collaborations lie at the heart of Degmo's success and are the basis upon which its future direction is decided. Degmo engages with Somali community groups and professional bodies dedicated to the welfare of Somalis in all major UK cities. Of these, so far two have become lead partners.
Ocean Somali Community Association in Tower Hamlets pioneered visits to Degmo in 2008 and have since brought increasing numbers of families to the farm resulting in significant benefits to these individuals and the wider community served by OSCA.
MAAN Somali Mental Health Project in Sheffield and Liverpool has from the outset supported Degmo with advice and guidance and now regularly sends groups of families and youths to the farm. Degmo also supports workshops with MAAN in Sheffield and is collaborating on a wide range of projects for 2010.
Sponsors
All the money required to set up Degmo has been provided by Somali businesses and businessmen. The companies and individuals who so generously and unconditionally donated funds are:
Maxamed Ibrahiim Yassiin Colad
Cabdirashiid Maxamed Saciid Ducale
Thanks are also due to the many people who have given their time to advise and encourage the formation and development of Degmo. In particular we wish to express gratitude to our friends Cabdirashiid Maxamed Saciid Ducale, Saciid Yussuf Cabdi, Muuse Nuur Idagah, Sulemaan Cumar Kujoog and Cabdixakiim Sheekh, all of whom continue to support Degmo.
