SCERDO

Somali-Canadian Education and Rural Development Organization (SCERDO) is a non-profit community based organization and registered charity.

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SCERDO, in partnership with @humanityfirst was pleased to provide Eid al-Adha Qurbani support to residents of Ceegaag, Somalia.
The distribution included goats and lambs, making this year’s Eid especially meaningful following recent rainfall after a prolonged drought.

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We were honoured to have Abdullahi Dubed lead a powerful workshop for SCERDO’s SAYES Intake #5 on Thursday, March 26, 2026. From SAYES participant to board member, volunteer, and now a successful Entrepreneur — Abdullahi’s journey is a true example of what’s possible. #SAYES

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Special thanks to Mobile Health and Safety Training Inc. for providing First Aid training to our Intake 4 participants.

We appreciate your support in helping our participants gain important safety skills and certifications that strengthen their employment readiness.

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SCERDO, in partnership with SomaliWeCare, invites you to a Black History Month event. Join us to recognize the history, resilience, and contributions of Black communities through speakers, discussion, and connection. See the poster for details.

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Today marks the first day of classes for SAYES Intake 4 participants. We look forward to the weeks ahead and to supporting their progress throughout their in-class training.

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SCERDO was honored to present Mayor Amarjeet Sohi with a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of his exceptional dedication and service to Edmonton.

His leadership and commitment to building inclusive, welcoming communities have left a lasting impact on our city.💛🤝

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Our sincere thanks to Service Canada for today’s productive meeting. We appreciate your ongoing collaboration and the shared commitment to empowering individuals and strengthening community support.

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SCERDO staff was honored to take part in the Workfirst Alberta Summit - connecting, learning and sharing ideas for stronger employment services.

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Thank you to Jim Rowand for educating Intake #3 SAYES participants on employment and job search in Canada. It was a valuable and enriching experience for everyone involved and it's always a pleasure to have Jim with us. #SCERDO #SAYES #YouthEmpowerment

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Special thanks to instructor Ahmed Abdi from Mobile Health and Safety for giving our SAYES class participants much needed First Aid training.

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Honored to host Alberta officials and a UK delegate at SCERDO for a meaningful talk on inclusive employment and support for immigrant youth. #SCERDO #InclusiveEmployment #YouthEmpowerment #GlobalExchange #CommunityImpact

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Applications are now open! If you're interested, please apply at the SCERDO office by May 30, 2025. #SummerJobs #StudentJobs #HiringNow #JoinOurTeam

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Our second intake participants of our Youth Employment Program have now successfully completed 4 weeks of the total 10 weeks of in-class training. Participants are eager, motivated and dedicated and we wish them great success throughout the program.

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Happy Holidays from SCERDO!

As we wrap up another year, we want to thank everyone who has supported us and our mission. Your trust and collaboration mean the world to us. We wish you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season and a bright, prosperous New Year. See you in 2025!

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Thank you to all participants and guests who were in attendance for our graduation ceremony. Special thanks to our first intake participants, we wish them all the best in the future! #SAYES #SCERDO #YouthEmpowerment

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SAYES Intake 1 had an insightful workshop on Workplace Etiquette led by Jim Rowand!

A huge thank you to Jim for sharing his knowledge on professionalism, communication, and the key skills needed to succeed in the workplace. Our participants are ready to thrive! #SCERDO #SAYES

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SCERDO's SAYES program recently held a successful 2-day First Aid Training, part of our ongoing intake! Thanks to Mobile Health and Safety and instructor Ahmed Khalif, participants gained vital emergency skills to prepare for the future.
#SAYES #YouthEmpowerment #1stAidTraining

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It was a pleasure and honour to have Mayor Sohi visit our office and meet with community members. We look forward to continued collaboration.

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SCERDO is excited to announce an opening for a Career Coach and Program Facilitator! If you have a knack for guiding individuals towards fulfilling careers and providing valuable support, this role is perfect for you.
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Recap of Our Amazing Somalia and Canada Day Celebration!

More details below.

https://t.co/2o4VEMzMIh