Attendees will receive a
complementary copy of Dr.
Omar Eno’s Book.
SERVING THE NEEDS OF
SOMALI BANTU REFUGEES
IN BUFFALO, NEW YORK:
PARTNERING FOR IMPROVED SERVICES
The Somali Bantu
Their History and
Culture
Dan Van Lehman
Omar Eno
Culture Profile
2002
Published by the Center for Applied
Linguistics
The Cultural Orientation Resource Center
October 20th, 2006
8:30 a.m.- 12 noon
Alford Auditorium
Women & Children’s
Hospital of Buffalo
www.culturalorientation.net/bantu/
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About the Program:
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
REGISTRATION
Return this form with your check for
$15.00 payable to: WCHOB 92707 before
October 13th, 2006. Kaleida employees
attend free. Space is limited!
Attendees will learn about the interesting
history, culture, and healthcare needs of
the Somali Bantu people. The conference
will provide a venue for professionals to
network and share information. A
continental breakfast will be served.
This program is for:
Speakers:
* Community agencies
Our keynote speaker is Omar Eno,
PhD. Dr. Eno is the co-author of The
Somali Bantu: their history and culture
and he is co-founder of the Bantu
Rehabilitation Trust in Nairobi, Kenya.
*School administrators
219 Bryant Street
*Faith based organizations
Buffalo, New York 14222
*All who have an interest in learning
more about the culture of the Somali
Bantu people
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Dr. Myron Glick will discuss The
Jericho Road Family Practice’s experience
in providing medical care in a private
practice setting to Somali Bantu refugees
in Buffalo. His practice provides quality
family medical care to people from over
60 nations.
A representative of WNYRAC – a
consortium of agencies that provide
services for refugees, will describe their
experiences resettling the Somali Bantu
refugees in the Buffalo area.
October
20th
2006
Alford Auditorium
Women & Children’s Hospital of Buffalo
8:30 a.m. –12 noon
*Health professionals who care for the
Somali Bantu population
*Resettlement agencies
Tear off and mail to :
Medical Library
Women & Children’s Hospital of Buffalo
PLEASE PRINT:
Name:________________________
GOALS OF THE PROGRAM
1. To improve our understanding
of the Somali Bantu history and
culture.
2. To examine the healthcare
needs of Somali Bantu children.
3. To network , partner and
collaborate with others who
provide services for the Somali
Bantu.
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Funding is provided by the
Community Health Foundation of
Western & Central New York.