- ABOUT THE SSMC
THE SOUTH SUDAN MULTICULTURAL COUNCIL
South Sudan Multicultural Council is a non-profit organization, works in partnership with the ESDC and other cooperative partners to improve livelihoods and health of South Sudanese people living in Edmonton, Canada.
SSMC Projects
Faced with child soldiers (who are now Seniors), scarred and victimised refugees – the South Sudan Center is amongst one of other Sudanese Non- Profits runs projects gearing up and geared to tackle the calamity of its ageing populace.
Defy Ageism Seniors Fitness Project
Seniors Magazine
Seniors Podcast
Food Bank & Newcomer/Refugee Settlement
Defy Ageism with our Seniors Fitness Website, Podcast & Magazine for Seniors mental & Physical well being.
Funded by Gvt. Canada- ESDC – New Horizon For Seniors Project(2023).
This NHS-Project, (New Horizon For Seniors Project) funded by Gvt Canada’s ESDC, addresses ageism via a Seniors Fitness App, Podcast, & Website for Seniors Mental & Physical well-being.
By allowing Seniors to run and be in control of their own Project via a Senior Editorial and Task Force Committee- and by allowing them to run the podcasts – SSMC shall capacitate seniors and make them the health tool “mouthpieces”. Seniors and SSMC shall portray both the exercises and healthy food/ diet and recipes on monthly Website and Newsletter.
The pain, stigma and after effects caused by Covid 19- though still lingering with us and the Seniors, shall be ameliorated by the engagement of senior exercises and that will keep seniors engaged. Further, a Seniors Editorial Board shall collate the info and experiences and tabulate them in the Podcasts, Website and Newsletter. By being constantly engaged the project addresses senior social isolation , thus supporting healthy aging. It also bridges the gap between seniors and the youth, through mentorship and operating across all functions. Further National Priorities are advanced because the benefits of the Seniors Fit App- and recipes and healthy dietary tips are not restricted only to South Sudanese- but are open for all and sundry.
By being at the forefront of this Project, seniors are constantly mentally alert, fit and engaged and this addresses ageism, dementia and mental health. The showcasing via Podcast, Website and Newsletter promotes intergenerational mentoring and cultural diversity.
Strength
Elderly Strength Training And Exercises For Seniors
Endurance
How to Improve Your Elderly Endurance
Flexibility
We need to stretch for our elderly flexibility
Meet The Coordinators
The SSMC has is operation since 2021 and was federally incorporated in 2022. It plays a pivotal role in community intergration of the South Sudanese people based in Edmonton through poverty alleviation projects, a quarterly Food Bank Drive and now the Seniors Fitness Website and App.
Board of Directors
Moses Madera
CEO & Founder Founded by Moses Madera and run by an Executive Board of Directors and assisted by an Advisory Council. Anyone interested in joining this Council is free to join.
Tatenda Sithole
IT & Digital Director With his experience in digital product development and web applications, Tatenda brings a fresh perspective to the SSMC.
Khemis Marsuk
Chairman & Co-Founder
As the Executive Board Chairman, Khemis is a South Sudanese who brings unique leadership experience to our team.
Alice Jogo
Gender Outreach Director
A relentless lady with a passion for outreach. Alice is the Director of Gender Outreach programmes.
Happy Taskforce, Happy Seniors!
Our Seniors Task Force Committee was established to assist SSMC in undertaking the mandate to create and manage projects targeting South Sudanese Seniors.
SSMC Sponsors
The SSMC is funded by the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) through community based stream of the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP). Find all our sponsors and partner organisations below;
Partners
