MIDWEST OROMO COMMUNITIES, INC.

Welcome to our site. We try to provide useful information for the Oromo community, and others who might want to know more about what we do, and where we come from.

Mission

MOC works with Oromo people in Central Minnesota to provide support services and educate Oromo children and the broader community about the Oromo history and culture.

Vision

• Living engaged and prosperous lives
• Contributing to the culture and well-being of the Oromo community
• Educating others about the Oromo culture and history
• Successfully completing school and college
• Understanding and thriving in the American culture

Core Values

• We embrace our Oromo culture and teach it to our children and to others in Central Minnesota.
• We believe that collaboration and partnerships help us to support the Oromo people and help them with available resources.
• We approach our work and interactions with integrity, honesty, and respect.
• We will be transparent in our work with the Oromo community and the broader community of Central Minnesota.

Goals

• Improve the language skills of the Oromo community to enable them to participate fully in the St. Cloud community
• Engage the younger generations of the Oromo community to empower them to gain appropriate education and skills.
• Educate the Oromo people about the aspects of daily, American life.

A work in progress!