About The Bravanese Society
Learn about our mission, vision, and the team behind our work.
Our Mission & Vision
Working together to preserve culture and build a stronger community.
Our Mission
The Bravanese Society is dedicated to supporting the Bravanese community through educational services, recreational activities, and language preservation efforts. We aim to empower community members of all ages while preserving our rich cultural heritage.
Our Vision
We envision a thriving Bravanese community where our cultural identity is preserved and celebrated, where our youth have access to quality educational support, and where our language continues to be spoken and documented for future generations.
Why This Matters
The importance of preserving Bravanese identity, culture, and language.
The Bravanese community has a rich cultural heritage that is at risk of being lost as younger generations grow up in diaspora communities. Our language, Chimwiini/Chimbalazi, is classified as endangered by UNESCO, with fewer speakers each generation.
By providing educational support, we help Bravanese youth succeed academically while maintaining a connection to their cultural roots. Our recreational activities build community bonds and provide spaces for cultural expression and celebration.
Our language documentation efforts ensure that this unique linguistic heritage is preserved for future generations, contributing to global linguistic diversity and cultural understanding.
Meet Our Team
The dedicated individuals working to support the Bravanese community.
Ahmed Hassan
Founder & Director
Ahmed has been working with the Bravanese community for over 15 years and founded The Bravanese Society to address the educational and cultural needs of the community.
Fatima Omar
Educational Programs Lead
Fatima brings her experience as an educator to develop and implement effective educational support programs for Bravanese youth.
Mohammed Ali
Cultural Programs Coordinator
Mohammed is passionate about preserving Bravanese cultural traditions and organizes community events and activities.
Amina Ibrahim
Language Research Lead
Amina is a linguist specializing in East African languages and leads our efforts to document and preserve the Bravanese language.
Our Impact
Why funders should support this initiative.
Supporting The Bravanese Society Means:
Preserving Cultural Heritage: Helping to document and maintain the unique cultural traditions and language of the Bravanese community.
Educational Empowerment: Supporting academic achievement and educational opportunities for Bravanese youth.
Community Building: Fostering connections and support networks within the Bravanese community.
Cultural Diversity: Contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural diversity in our society.
Linguistic Preservation: Helping to document and revitalize an endangered language.