RISE Projects

Eid Mubarak from all of us at RISE Projects 🌙✨

Wishing our community peace, joy and blessings on this special day. May this Eid bring people together, strengthen bonds and fill your homes with happiness.
Thank you for being part of our journey. We’re proud to celebrate with you and continue building a stronger community together.

Diaspora communities are powerhouses of change.

An inspiring evening hosted by IOM UK and IOM - UN Migration bringing together UK-based Somali professionals and community leaders to highlight how diaspora-led initiatives are supporting locally owned projects in the Somali regions, from health and education to infrastructure.

We were pleased to represent RISE Projects as part of the panel discussion alongside Abdiaziz Arab, Safia Jama MBE and moderated by Killian Clifford, sharing learning from our work with IOM over the past two years on digital financial literacy. This has focused on supporting UK-based Somali communities to increase their understanding of digital remittances and crowdfunding platforms, helping strengthen collective giving and investment into locally led development.

A powerful reminder of the impact diaspora-led approaches can have when communities are informed, engaged, and supported

We recently held a successful and highly productive Somali Network meeting, with a strong focus on commissioning and partnership working. The session created valuable space for open dialogue around priorities, opportunities, and how commissioning can better respond to the needs of Somali and other underserved communities.

The meeting was also attended by community organisations, faith groups, and local businesses across Haringey, reinforcing the strength and breadth of local engagement and collaboration.

Great to end the year with another successful Housing Surgery, delivered in partnership with The session provided residents with direct, face-to-face access to housing officers and practical support on issues including repairs, overcrowding, housing options and the wider cost of living. Bringing services into a trusted community setting continues to make a real difference for residents who may otherwise face barriers to accessing support.

Thank you to everyone involved in delivering the session for their continued collaboration and dedication to provide accessible, effective support. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved together this year and look forward to strengthening this partnership further in the year ahead.

❄️ Winter Health in the Community

We recently partnered with Health, and to host our Winter Vaccination & Health Check event — supporting residents with free flu vaccinations, health checks and trusted clinical advice.

From screening to prevention, our focus is simple: making healthcare accessible, local and supportive for everyone in our community.

Huge thank you to the incredible clinical teams and everyone who attended. Together, we keep our community safe, informed and protected this winter.