Headquarters - Columbus, Ohio, USA info@globalsomalibantu.org
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Multiple Ways to Connect

Whether you're a community member, potential partner, media representative, or donor, we have dedicated channels to ensure your inquiry reaches the right department.

General Inquiries

For general questions, partnership opportunities, and information about our work.

Phone & WhatsApp

Direct line to our Secretariat for urgent matters and immediate assistance.

Regional Chapters

Connect with our local chapters across Africa, North America, and Europe.

Contact Form

Send a Message to Our Secretariat

Use this form for official letters, partnership proposals, media inquiries, and general communications. Please include your full name, organization, and contact details.

Messages will be directed to the appropriate member of our leadership team within 2-3 business days.

Secretariat – Main Office

Headquarters Address

Global Somali Bantu Council (GSBC)
Columbus, Ohio, USA
With regional chapters across Africa and North America

Primary Email

info@globalsomalibantu.org

For official communications and inquiries
Phone & WhatsApp

+1 (614) 596-8136
+1 (207)344-7882

Available during business hours EST

Department Contacts

Media & Press Inquiries

Abdi Ali - Spokesperson

Contact for interviews, press releases, and media partnerships

Partnerships & Collaborations

Director of Global Affairs

For organizational partnerships and collaborative projects

Membership & Chapters

Secretariat Office

To register a local council or join as a chapter

Office Hours

Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST

Saturday - Sunday: Closed (Emergency Contact Available)

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Global Network

Our Regional Presence

GSBC operates through local councils, community-based organizations, and mosque committees across three main regions.

Africa Region

Our foundational work focuses on communities in:

Southern Somalia Central Somalia Riverine Communities Kenya Refugee Camps

Emerging community structures and grassroots organizations inside Somalia and neighboring countries.

North America

Active chapters across the United States:

Washington (WA) Minnesota (MN) Wisconsin (WI) Kentucky (KY) Arizona (AZ) Massachusetts (MA) Ohio (OH) Colorado (CO) Nebraska (NE) Oregon (OR) California (CA) Maine (ME)

Growing community networks and youth groups in Canada and across the continent.

Europe & Beyond

Emerging networks and partnerships:

United Kingdom Scandinavia Netherlands Germany Global Partners

Developing council structures in European cities and collaborating with international partners working with Somali Bantu refugees worldwide.

Want to Start a Chapter?

If you represent a Somali Bantu organization, youth group, or council and would like to become an official chapter under GSBC, please contact the Secretariat.

Register Your Chapter
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

We strive to respond to all inquiries within 2-3 business days. Urgent matters may receive faster responses. Please ensure you provide complete contact information.

Please use the contact form and select "Membership & Chapters" as the department. Include information about your organization, leadership structure, and community reach. Our Secretariat will guide you through the registration process.

We partner with NGOs, academic institutions, government agencies, private sector companies, and other civil society organizations. Partnership areas include advocacy, community development, research, cultural preservation, and humanitarian response.

Yes! We welcome volunteers with skills in translation, legal support, education, media, community organizing, and event management. Visit our Get Involved page or contact us with your areas of expertise.

Media inquiries should be directed to our Spokesperson, Abdi Ali. Please use the contact form and select "Media & Press Inquiries" as the department. Include your media outlet, deadline, and specific topics of interest.

Yes, the Global Somali Bantu Council is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the United States. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Our tax ID and financial information are available upon request.