AWARDS & RECOGNITION
RISE Projects was recognised with a Community Acknowledgement
Award from Dahabshiil, celebrating the organisation's work
supporting young people, families and communities across
Tottenham and Haringey.
The recognition was presented on 29 February 2024 during the
opening of Dahabshiil's new headquarters in East London, where
RISE co-founders Awale Elmi and Ahmed Mohamed accepted the award
on behalf of the organisation.
The occasion brought together community leaders, businesses and
organisations working across the Somali community and provided an
opportunity to recognise the contribution of people and
organisations creating positive change.
Recognition of RISE's community work
Since its establishment, RISE has focused on creating practical
support, trusted spaces and opportunities for people who can often
face barriers when accessing mainstream services.
That work has grown across youth engagement, health and wellbeing,
family support, housing and welfare advice, employment support and
wider community activity.
Receiving the award was therefore not simply recognition of one
event or programme. It reflected the sustained work of staff,
volunteers, partners and residents who have helped RISE grow and
strengthen its role within the community.
RISE Projects receiving recognition at the opening of
Dahabshiil's new East London headquarters.
“Receiving the Community Acknowledgement Award is a tremendous
honour. This award shines a light on the hard work we do to
provide opportunities and support for young people and the
community.”
AWALE ELMI, DIRECTOR & CO-FOUNDER
Built through collective effort
While the award was accepted by RISE's co-founders, the
recognition reflects a much wider collective effort.
RISE's work depends on staff and volunteers building trusted
relationships with residents, young people participating in
programmes, local families engaging with activities and partner
organisations helping bring services and opportunities closer to
communities.
That collaborative approach has been central to RISE's
development and continues to shape how the organisation works.
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
A milestone in RISE's journey.
Recognition from organisations within the wider community
matters because it reflects the relationships that RISE has
built over time. It also strengthens our determination to keep
developing an organisation that can provide trusted support,
create opportunities and bring communities and services closer
together.
Looking ahead
Recognition is important, but RISE's focus remains on what comes
next.
We want to continue strengthening our youth work, health and
wellbeing programmes, family and community activity, practical
advice and opportunities while building stronger partnerships
with organisations that share our commitment to local communities.
As RISE continues to grow, we remain focused on building an
organisation rooted in the community and capable of creating
long-term impact.
Learn more about the organisations supporting our work.
Explore the funders and partners working alongside RISE
Projects and the communities we serve.
FUNDERS & PARTNERS
