Somali Women and Children Community
Development Group

Our duty is to relieve poverty, advance education and improve social welfare — helping Somali women, children and families in Southampton take part fully in wider life.

About us

The Somali Women and Children Community Development Group (SWACO) is a registered charity (No. 1141974) based in Southampton. Serving the community since 2011, we work with Somali families and other groups in the city who need advice, education and a stronger sense of belonging in the wider community.

We support children and young people, and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, by providing services, human resources, and advocacy, advice and information — from relieving poverty to advancing education and improving everyday social welfare.

What we do

Our main purpose is grant making, alongside advice, advocacy and community services for people who need them most.

Young people sharing a community meal together

Advice & advocacy

Relieving poverty, sickness and distress through practical advice and advocacy services for families.

A cookery skills session in the community kitchen

Education & training

Advancing the education of Somali people to support inclusion and confidence in the wider community.

Young people playing football on the community pitch

Social welfare & recreation

Providing facilities for recreation and leisure that improve the everyday conditions of life.

Get involved

There are many ways to get involved and support our initiatives.

Volunteer

Give your time and skills, from advice and mentoring to helping at community events and education sessions.

Donate

Your support helps us relieve poverty, run education programmes and provide recreation for families.

Partner with us

Organisations, funders and local groups, let's work together to reach more people.

Contact us to get involved

Contact us

Get in touch with the SWACO community office in Southampton — for advice, volunteering, donations or partnership.