South Oxfordshire Muslim Association

2023 & 2024 grant recipient

The SOMA Youth Project named “The Impact Initiative” is a six month programme designed to equip local youths aged 15-25 with essential skills and opportunities to make a significant impact in the community. The project delivers workshops on five key aspects of personal development: personal branding; presentation skills; public speaking; entrepreneurship and social responsibility. These, and wraparound themed social activities, not only provide the young people with high quality practical knowledge but also reinforce the core value of community engagement that lies at the heart of the SOMA vision. The programme ends with a short funded internship with a local charity as a practical application of social responsibility and direct contribution to the community.