The Sisterhood of Miss Black America - SOMBA Global - Annual WORLD TOURS

Who we are:

Welcome to the global initiative of the Sisterhood of Miss Black America -SOMBA.

SOMBA is a subsidiary of the Prestigious Miss Black America Pageant – MBA, and the American Institute of Positivity - AIP. SOMBA is organized as a Non-profit/non-governmental Agency of the United States of America. It is essentially a Development Partner and an International Donor Organization with determined intervention scope/areas. Its profile is Charity, Humanitarian, US Goodwill Ambassadorial, Tourism and Cultural extravaganza.

The Sisterhood’s Mission and Vision, with its unique and exquisite global perspective serves to lift the most vulnerable and downtrodden in the society out of their situation wherever they may be while envisioning a world that is free of all forms Human indignities and Social vices and towards global peace, Security and development. As advocates and catalysts against these human Indignities and Social Vices, we serve to see a better World. We are fiercely independent and proactive, non-partisan/non-political/non-religious and an equal opportunity Organization. The world is our operation theater.

To this extent, we are keeping faith with our mandate because we are morally and ethically convinced that these principles are the very basis of reposed public trust and confidence. – You have our word on this - We cannot have it any other way. Through our internal mechanism of self- appraisal, our professional code of ethics would best serve the interest of our mission and profession plus the society. Further, we move to inform, to argue, to interest and to question conventional wisdom as advocates on issues bordering on our mandate. In doing this, we establish an emotional bond with governments at all levels, corporate organizations, and the general public , challenging them to think differently on the widest possible spectrum on the issues or topics of the moment. We want to reach hearts and minds with a view to getting governments, corporate organizations, and the society to have a rethink towards positive reorientation on related issues and the victims. Here we seek to conscientize the world communities as we traverse them, on the attendant adverse effects on the socio-economy of the society even as we move to rid the world of agents and vices of the devil’s vineyard.

Embedded in our Charitable, Humanitarian donations, programs and projects executions, plus our goodwill Ambassadorial and Cultural as well as Tourism Programs, is our core mission which is borne of the genuine desire to bring about a lasting change in hearts and minds through unrelenting sensitization, advocacy by way of informing and educating the polity through Seminars, Conferences workshops and Communiqués all over the world on the dangers of these indignities and vices as panacea for overall societal socio economic development and transformation in respect of Duty, Honor and the World. Therefore, our sustainability is for the duration/ long haul.

SOMBA’s scope or areas of intervention include but are not limited to issues related to Women and the Girl Child - Child Right Act, Gender violence, Early Childhood marriage, Prostitution, Female ge***al mutilation- FGM, Maternal Mortality, Mother-Child Transmission of HIV, Internally Displaced Persons – IDPs; War Against Teen/Youth Violence – WATV which operates to include Human/child Trafficking –(Trafficking in Persons) , Forced/Child Labor, Modern Slavery, Drug Trafficking and Addiction, R**e, Youth Restiveness and Insurgency, Cultism, Gang Violence, Abduction/Kidnapping, Xenophobia, Armed Robbery; and other related Social vices.

As a “village square” for the global communities’ socio-economic development, our mission is organized around our quarterly world regional and functional workgroups, monthly chapter events, and special programs. We also hold annual flagship events, including a major conference on trends and issues in international development, a nationally recognized Career Fair for entry-level and mid-level professionals, and an Annual Dinner that celebrates standout achievements in our field and brings together thought leaders to address our community directly.

Who We Are

SOMBA-Global comprising of SOMBA-USA (SOMBA-Washington, DC /SOMBA-Philadelphia, PA Chapters from where SOMBA activities in the United States are generally managed) and SOMBA- Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle- East, and SOMBA – South America, the Caribbean, and Australia is a membership-driven knowledge organization bringing together people from diverse organizations, disciplines, and career stages in a neutral, independent forum -- a "global town square.” This unique space cuts across all sectors of development covering humanitarian, stabilization, transition and long-term development.

Organizational Overview

SOMBAis a membership organization of individuals and institutions concerned with sustainable economic, Social Development. It is committed to stimulating dialogue and cooperation on global on a global scale relative to development issues, enhancing skills, knowledge and understanding among development practitioners, and providing a network for individuals and organizations working in various sectors of international development in our areas of intervention. SOMBA by its annual ten Nations World Tour is committed to helping shape and invigorate the unfolding narrative on the U.S. engagement with the rest of the world through its Charity, Humanitarian, US Goodwill Ambassadorial, Tourism and Cultural extravaganza.

As the World Corporate headquarters, SOMBA-USA is responsible for co-coordinating the affairs of the three SOMBA global world regional outposts spread across all the continents. SOMBA-USA is comprised of individuals and institutional members. Our diverse membership is comprised of consultancy firms, non-profits, faith-based organizations, academia, think tanks, donors, government, independent consultants and the corporate sectors. SOMBA-USA encourages the active inclusive participation of this constituency. We trust to use the information gathered at these workgroups to fine-tune for better services delivery. SOMBA-USA achieves its mission as a forum for the development community through regional and thematic roundtables, special Chapter events and Institutional Members’ events. The Chapter has various workgroups and roundtables that convene periodically, allowing development practitioners to informally exchange ideas. Most programs are open to members and non-members.

It is no news that the MBA, which celebrated its golden Anniversary beginning 2018 is the quintessential flagship Legacy Pageant Organization, having assisted in birthing and nurturing many world class and popular performing Artists and Actors in the world of Show business. Each year, our Annual World Tour sees the Sisterhood through ten (10) select yet lucky countries with their Charity and Humanitarian gestures in operational cash and kind/ Materials and Infrastructural plus care-givers Capacity needs to the most deserving Non Governmental Organizations –NGOs in each of the itinerant countries serving in its preferred areas of social intervention and Enrichment Programs . The SOMBA Global World Tour beneficiaries Countries are those with clear and present challenges as already outlined in our areas of intervention or remediation through our Programs and Projects and have met the requirements necessary for our visit.

ANNUAL EVENTS: Annual events include, SOMBA Annual Global Tour, Annual Inductions and Honorariums, Major Fundraisers Events (Telethons, Annual Gala Dinners, Picnics, Benefit Concerts, Benefit Dinners, etc), Annual Conferences, Seminars, Career Conferences.

We are multi-platformed/Portal on the Social Media (WWW, FB, Blog, Twitter, WhatsApp etc), with planned in print and syndicated weekly TV programming.

Tourism and Cultural extravaganza: The Social Economic benefits and values to be had by the effects of our Tourism, Cultural extravaganza cannot be over quantified.

INDUCTION AND HONORARIUM: Each Year, the Sisterhood inducts and awards Honorariums to deserving citizens.

HOW WE DO WHAT WE DO (MODUS OPERANDI): Due process/diligence, Transparency, Probity and effect services delivery remain our watchwords for the effusive celebration of our shared common destinies. Serving as advocates and catalysts against the proffered Social vices and societal inadequacies, we act as a vanguard, tracking the progresses and challenges of keeping a lid on the resurgence of new cases and the factors responsible for them. At SOMBA, we just do not stop at the point of intervention. We also care deeply about the goods reaching the final consumers and its impact on their lives. This we do through our service delivery tracking mechanisms. Equally as important is in the creation of new jobs. We want to know how many new jobs will be created by our intervention.

HOW WE FUND WHAT WE DO: Alongside direct funding through donations from our member countries, Corporate Partners and Sponsors, funds to execute our vast global outreach charitable and humanitarian programs and projects trickle in from groups and people like you. It is that simple. It is not rocket science. Therefore, your value to the cause can never be over-emphasized. As we embark on our world expansionist program through the establishment of strategic outposts in major Cities around the World, we are equally securing the partnerships, sponsorships of governments as well as that of corporate organizations, and philanthropically disposed individuals like you.

To this extent, we have instituted an aggressive multi-portal, multi-platform, revolving(continuous) multiyear 10 Billion Dollars Worldwide Endowment campaign to raise the much needed funds with which to drive and to sustain our various and continuous worldwide Charitable and Humanitarian projects and programs.

Alongside our charitable cash donations and operational tools giveaways to the meriting public and Private organizations and NGOs in each of our ten itinerant countries, we also have PPP projects like shelters for abused women and children, Rehabilitation centers for young men and women who have been victims of gang violence, and Prostitution, Etc that we attract to member countries based on their critical wants and needs at the time of our visit. These projects are instituted on a counterpart or percentage contributory scheme-funding basis.

In the construction of say Shelter for the Homeless children or that for Battered women and abused girls as stated earlier, we rely solely on counterpart funding for such Public Private Partnership Projects -PPP projects. Here the City or government provides a determined percentage of the cost of the project while SOMBA comes up with the rest. Here, SOMBA maintains a labyrinth of corporate relationships in the different countries where we operate for use in services, programs and projects delivery.

Planned Gifts Individuals, who do not wish to give money, may consider the option of making donations in kind. This may include bequests of land or other estate, with specific instructions to SOMBA on how they are to be utilized.

Truly, we want to especially appreciate and thank you for this unique opportunity in taking the time out to more adequately acquaint you about the Sisterhood of Miss Black America, SOMBA. We equally trust that we can confidently count on you for our much needed financial and material supports to allow us continue to do the good work that we do. Please do not hesitate to contact us directly or send us an email should you have further questions on any issue that you feel was not addressed here. Otherwise, we would now request that you honor us with your kind gesture by donating to any of our causes. In making, a donation remember to specify in respect of which Cause you are donating. Thank you ever so kindly for your support. We pray the Good Lord equally replenish and meet you in your time of need and want.

BECOME A MEMBER:

Individual Membership: If you are an individual interested in joining SOMBA GLOBAL- learn more about the benefits here.

Corporate Membership: If you are a corporation, learn more about SOMBA corporate membership benefits, including free membership for your staff here.

Governmental Membership: If you are a Country, learn more about SOMBA governmental members’ benefits, including discounted membership fees for your Ministries, Departments and Agencies and their staffs here:

Institutional Membership: If you are an organization, learn more about SOMBA institutional member benefits, including free membership for your staff.

SOMBA BOARD MEMBERSHIP: SOMBA Board membership is drawn globally from all works of life, from Corporate Organizations, Governments, World of Entertainment, Academia, Religious bodies Etc. The Boards meet at least twice a year and are reconstituted every three years.

For ease of more transparent corporate governance, SOMBA’s Board is organized into two sets along a hierarchical structure. At the top is the World Headquarters Board in Washington DC. It is supported by SOMBA World Zonal Boards that are strategically located around the globe in (1) Africa and Europe, (2) South America, the Caribbean and Australia (3) Asia and the Middle East.

MEET OUR GLOBAL STAFFS: From our World Corporate headquarters in WDC to other areas around the World, SOMBA has its ever-efficient staffs strategically stationed around the globe with more outposts opening every day. They are well capacitated to field any questions you may have or to assist you in navigating through the Organization and to solving any issues you may have.

SOMBA Workgroups: In line with our global perspective, each workgroup convenes on a regular basis under the leadership of experienced development practitioners, mainly from the fields, Academia, Governmental and Corporate Organizations for discussions about development challenges in our areas of intervention and to share best practices and innovations with a professional practice community. In addition to the substantive professional discussions and material to be garnered from these workgroup sessions. In addition, we have many opportunities to engage with practitioners around individuals’ area of expertise. Those workgroups inform our re-strategizing efforts for better services delivery.

The SOMBA Workgroup on War Against Teen/Youth Violence – WATV which operates to include Human/child Trafficking – (Trafficking in Persons), Forced/Child Labor, Modern Slavery, Drug Trafficking and Addiction, R**e, Youth Restiveness and Insurgency, Cultism, Gang Violence, Abduction/Kidnapping, Xenophobia, Armed Robbery; and other related Social vices is a group of individuals actively engaged and informed on the youth violence intervention sector. With events, ranging from industry led proffered solutions and chain coalitions to the challenges of policing a city, this workgroup aims to inform on the logistics and practices on the containment of violence as well as the opportunities in stemming the global tide of violence on and among youths. Other Workgroups include The Workgroup on Women and the Girl Child (Gender violence, Child Right Act, Early Childhood marriage, Prostitution, Female ge***al mutilation- FGM, Maternal Mortality, and Mother-Child Transmission of HIV), Internally Displaced Persons – IDPs

The SOMBA Fundraising and Developmental Finance Workgroupis a group of individuals actively engaged in the fundraising and financial architecture and the monetary tools of development. They meet and recommend to the Board areas it believes it ought to consider for Funding investments purposes. With events ranging from the involvement of international lending to the relevance and strength of microfinance, this workgroup aims to inform and educate on all development issues that relate to finance.

UPCOMING SOMBA EVENTS NEAR YOU:

SOMBA MEMBERS’ EVENTS:

SIGNUP FOR SOMBA QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER:

Messages and Testimonials from our Individual, Corporate, Governmental and Institutional Members

FIRST, A WORD FROM OUR WORLD CHAIRMAN: Fellow Compatriots, no doubt you have read the essential SOMBA, noting, as I trust you must have, what we do and how we go about bringing smiles to millions of faces all over the world. I believe that I can count on your support for our world Charity, Humanitarian, Ambassadorial Programs, and Projects. Thank you for your continued Support – Morris J. Anderson

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OUR VICE PRESIDENT AND CEO DROPS IN WITH A VOTE OF THANKS: Our own little way of giving back to Humanity for their support all through the years. Thank you

JOB/VACANCIES OPPORTUNITIES: VOLUNTEERS AND RESOURCE PERSONS URGENTLY NEEDED: because of our massive and aggressive worldwide expansionist program to have outpost offices in major cities around world we have urgent need to staff those offices. You may send your CV to [email protected], [email protected]

Upcoming Events:

Testimonials

"I joined SOMBA-Washington because it offers a collaborative platform for sharing good ideas, strategic relationships and innovative solutions that are critical for developing effective responses to the challenges of globalization."

Esohe Ojomoh, Triangle Trading Co. Lagos Nigeria

"ACT is a long-time member of SOMBA-Global because of the value it brings to our staff and organization as a whole. From high-quality events to the unparalleled access that SOMBA-Global membership provides to decision-makers at the highest levels of the U.S. Government, membership in SOMBA-Global is invaluable."

John Adams, President and CEO, Act

"I am very grateful to SOMBA-Washington. As a 30-year member of the organization, I applaud SOMBA-USA’s commitment, to airing multiple perspectives on controversial and timely issues...SOMBA-USA’s proven ability to assemble diverse groups and fine minds to discuss and debate important issues bordering on solving the challenge of caring for those who life has dealt a bad card with passion and mutual respect while actively setting solutions in motion is an enormous contribution."

Michael Prester, President Emeritus and Senior Advisor, Computer Systems International

"SOMBA- USA is a unique and enriching Organization because it bridges so many of the divisions that too often separate us: small and large organizations, entry-level and senior staff, government and private sector, for-profit and nonprofit. As development practitioners, we all benefit from coming together under the SOMBA umbrella."

Dick Johnson, VP and Chief Technology Officer, Los Angeles Metal Fabricators Inc.

"I joined SOMBA-USA because it offers a collaborative platform for sharing good ideas, strategic relationships and innovative solutions that are critical for developing effective responses to the challenges of globalization."

Chris Roberts, Chief Operating Officer, Logistics international limited, Houston Tx

SOMBA Human Resources Management and Administration drives the recruitment, retention and development of the Agency’s workforce.

SOMBA Financial Management and Accounting Services is where the Agency’s budgeting, financial planning, and management occurs.

Policy, Planning and Evaluation is the arm of the Agency charged with the responsibility of visioning; policy development and strategic planning. This division also has the primary role of collaborating with social partners, and coordinating special projects, as well as research and development

SOMBA VALUE STATEMENT we pledge to have:

Respect for our clients: We will always apply the ‘best interests’ principle. We aim to deliver the best and most effective service. We welcome the views and participation of our clients, Partners at all times. We are committed to meeting our turnaround times. We promote an environment of trust and confidence. We provide a network of services and access points worldwide.

Respect for people: We treat all, including children, our clients, citizens, and staff and collaborates with fairness, honesty and equity. We support a healthy balance between work and personal life. We strive to work in a sincere, considerate and caring manner.

Respect for our staff: We recognize that the quality, motivation and performance of our employees are the key factors in achieving our success. We treat our staff with respect and honesty. We support a healthy balance between work and personal life. We strive to work in a sincere, considerate and caring manner. We are committed to diversity, equal opportunity and fair treatment. We believe in promotion based on merit, and promotion from within, whenever possible we want our organizational structure and culture to promote employee involvement, open communication, teamwork and cooperation.

Dedication

We are dedicated to providing high quality, courteous and responsive service.

Accountability: We are accountable to our community for the efficient, responsible and ethical management of public and donor funds. We are accountable for the delivery of results. We provide accessible and honest information. We carry out our work in a fair and transparent manner. Integrity, professionalism, ethics and honesty are required behaviors. We promote quality assurance in all our work processes. Data integrity and reliability is key to our success. We are available at all times.

Collaboration: We work in collaboration with clients and stakeholders we value teamwork to maintain high performance.

Signed

Natasha Golden

For

SOMBA-Global Management

Philadelphia, PA. USA

January 10, 2019