About Us

Who we are

Hull Swahili Diaspora (HSD) is a constituted organisation that was initiated in the spirit of Ubuntu, taking the African family as a model for a wider kinship system. Ubuntu addresses people interconnectedness, our common humanity, and our responsibility to each other.

HSD was founded by members of main Swahili speaking countries following the arrival of refugees from Congo, Somalia, and Burundi. However, in alignment with our Ubuntu philosophy, our aim is to bring communities together to tackle social and economic issues together.

World Kiswahili Language Day

In November 2021 at its 41st Session in Paris, the General Conference of UNESCO declared July 7th World Kiswahili Language Day. By Resolution 41 C/61, Member States recognized the critical role played by Kiswahili in promoting cultural diversity, creating awareness, and fostering dialogue among civilizations.

Aims

Unity

To bring together people from the Swahili speaking background to create a platform for social integration in Hull and East Riding.

Connectivity

To use Swahili language as a tool to promote our ancestors vision for African unity.

Organisation

To organise events, share, and preserve our culture, celebrating identity and promoting racial harmony.

Communication

Intergenerational dialogue between first and second generation speakers of Swahili.

Reach Out

Got any questions or just want to speak to someone about our activities? Get in touch!