By: Nasibu Sareva
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INTRODUCTON DOCUMENTARY from Hussein Samatar on Vimeo.
The following is a 5 minute ADC’s introduction documentary video clip with testimonials from ADC staff and elected officials
"Understanding the Somali Culture" Community Meeting in Willmar a Huge Success!
The African Development Center was proud to be a part of a community meeting aimed at increasing public knowledge of the Somali culture in the Willmar area. This meeting, sponsored by the Willmar Lakes Area Community Marketing Coalition in cooperation with ADC, the City of Willmar, Willmar Public Schools, Bremer Bank, and the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce was a huge success – with over 650 residents attending the day’s sessions.
ADC is currently seeking an individual to join ADC, to help support and manage our emerging markets by serving our clients and their families in the Rochester and Southeastern Minnesota areas. This is a part-time position that will be housed in our new Rochester office.
ADC Meets Charities Review Council Standards
The African Development Center of Minnesota recently went through a review with the Charities Review Council, and we are glad to announce that ADC meets all twenty-seven of the Council’s Accountability Standards and was awarded the Meets Standards seal. Visit this page to learn more about this process and approval, and here to see ADC’s report.
Afro Universal: A Night for Aziz
For anyone that has ever visited the Main Office of the ADC and its Fine Art Gallery, you have undoubtedly experienced the beautiful work of local artist, Abdulasis “Aziz“ Osman. On Thursday, December 15th, ADC opened its doors in dedication to one of the most generous contributors of this gallery. With a beautiful celebration of music, food, and stimulating conversation, we honored Aziz through an exhibition devoted to his eclectic paintings and colorful terracotta sculptures on display. Visit this page to see photos from the evening.
Delegation from Denmark Visits ADC
The international recognition and relationships that ADC has built these past few years was once again evident in the recent visit by delegates from Aarhus, Denmark. Organized by the U.S. Ambassador to Denmark, Laurie S. Fulton, this week-long trip to Minneapolis was a part of a greater effort to address the issues and obstacles to integration and co-existence in that nation.
Successful Grand Opening of New Willmar Office
It was a beautiful day all around as members of the Willmar community came out to celebrate the Grand Opening of ADC’s new downtown office.
Click here to see photos of this wonderful event and the amazing facility that will serve the growing community of new Americans in this region of Minnesota.
Astonishing Transformation of New ADC Willmar Office
View the amazing changes that took place with the thorough remodel of the new ADC Willmar office building.
This downtown facility has a history of serving the area as the Chamber of Commerce. Now, with the purchase and revitalization by ADC, this legacy will continue, as this office will serve serve as a regional satellite office for the African Development Center of Minnesota!
U.S. Ambassador to Denmark Visits ADC
Recently, *U.S. Ambassador to Denmark, Laurie S. Fulton, made a visit to the African Development Center of Minnesota to learn more about the work that ADC does to help the African immigrant and refugee community in the state.
ADC Celebrates Rochester Chamber Membership with Ribbon Cutting
To celebrate its newest office and recent membership with the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce, ADC was proud to hold a Ribbon Cutting celebration on Friday, June 17th. This event was held at the Rochester location and well attended by Chamber members, local businesses and organizations, local newspaper and television reporters, as well as Minnesota’s Secretary of State, Mark Ritchie.
ADC Co-Hosts Nordic Somali Delegation
Recently, a group of 10 Somali delegates from the Nordic countries of Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark were in Minnesota on a task to examine the integration of Somali immigrants into American society. As part of their visit, they spent the day with the African Development Center.