Background

Having been collectively subjected to prosecution, human rights violation, and economic exploitation in their homeland, the Oromo have a shared vision and common destiny. At the same time, they have different views on how to overcome their collective challenges, and belong to different religious persuasions.

Mission

The NSW Oromo community is created to foster a unity of purpose and networking among the Oromo in order to support one another, and to promote the preservation, continuity and development of the Oromo language, culture and traditions. Founded on the enduring concept of Oromuma, the NSW Oromo community serves the interests of all Oromo without any bias.

Objectives

The main objectives of the NSW Oromo community are to:
Cognizant of the national and international threats to the continuity of Oromo identity, language, culture, and history due to oppression, assimilation, and loss of affiliation, the NSW Oromo community mission transcends the physical borders of its NSW area. The NSW Oromo community management seeks to strengthen the Oromo identity, and values in cooperation with other Oromo communities in Australia and around the world. The specific objectives are:

1 Provide immigration and other social assistance services to new Oromo immigrants and refugees;
2 Provide health awareness and education services to members and the community at large;
3 Promote self-help and social assistance among the Oromo residing in the NSW area in order to strengthen individual life, family unity, and group survival in times of emergencies and social needs;
4 Create a window of connection and continued engagement with events in Oromia, through a regular media and communication service program that provides current news, and highlights human rights, political and economic development issues;
5 Promote the preservation, continuity and development of the Oromo language (Afaan Oromo), culture, and historical heritage through education; and;
6 Provide entertainment and opportunities for formal and informal networking among the Oromo.
7 To partake in Australia’s multicultural aims by actively participating in and contributing to various ethno cultural events

Management Committe

1. Daraje Gobana (Tumsa)
2. Treasurer: Nafesa Musa
3. Secretary: Sintayehu Haile
4. Tilahun Mengistu (Public officer)
5. Gelane Qabeta (language and culture)
6. Nasreden Weday (sport)