About Us
Helping Communities
Grow & Glow.
Rising Communities CIC is a community-focused organisation dedicated to supporting women, families and communities to connect, grow and thrive.
Founded and led by Hodan Abdirahman Saeed, Rising Communities CIC creates welcoming, inclusive and supportive spaces where people can feel heard,
build confidence, access support, learn new skills and develop a stronger sense of belonging.
Our work is shaped by lived experience, compassion and a deep understanding of the challenges many women and families face, including domestic abuse, FGM, forced marriage, honour-based abuse, isolation, mental health difficulties and barriers to accessing services.
We bring people together through Empowering Women’s Café Mornings, advocacy and one-to-one support, wellbeing activities, physical activities, workshops, referrals, signposting and community events.
Our approach is simple: Listen without judgement. Connect people with the right support. Build confidence.
Help communities grow stronger together.
We believe that everyone deserves to feel supported, valued and included.
By working together, sharing experiences and creating opportunities, we help individuals and communities build brighter futures.
“I believe every woman has a voice, every family deserves support, and every community has the power to create change.”
Founder
Hodan Abdirahman Saeed
Founder, Director, Community Connector and Builder
Women’s Empowerment Facilitator | Lived Experience Facilitator
Who We Are
Rising Communities CIC is a community-focused organisation dedicated to supporting women, families and communities to connect, grow and thrive.
Founded and led by Hodan Abdirahman Saeed, Rising Communities CIC creates welcoming, inclusive and supportive spaces where people can feel heard, build confidence, access support, learn new skills and develop a stronger sense of belonging.
Our Story
Our work is shaped by lived experience, compassion and a deep understanding of the challenges many women and families face, including domestic abuse, FGM, forced marriage, honour-based abuse, isolation, mental health difficulties and barriers to accessing services.
Our Mission
We believe that everyone deserves to feel supported, valued and included.
By working together, sharing experiences and creating opportunities, we help individuals and communities build brighter futures.
Our Approach
Listen without judgement. Connect people with the right support. Build confidence. Help communities grow stronger together.
Our Values
We believe that everyone deserves to feel supported, valued and included.
- Support
- Value
- Inclusion
- Community
WHAT WE DO
Women’s Empowerment
We create opportunities for women to build confidence, develop skills, form supportive relationships and participate in their communities.
Advocacy & Community Support
We provide practical guidance, signposting, referrals and one-to-one community support, helping people navigate challenges and connect with appropriate services.
Wellbeing & Mental Health
We create supportive spaces and activities that encourage connection, confidence, wellbeing and positive mental health.
Physical Activity & Healthy Living
We bring women and families together through walking, swimming, cultural dance, fitness and other activities that encourage active and healthy lifestyles.
Learning & Workshops
We provide community learning opportunities, workshops and discussions around issues that matter to women, families and communities.
OUR COMMUNITY
We work across different community settings and through partnerships in Birmingham.
Our activities take place across community hubs, schools and other welcoming spaces, including:- Benson Hub
- Windsor Olympus Academy Hub
- Oasis Academy Foundry Hub
OUR IMPACT
Our work is rooted in real community participation.
Through our programmes and activities, we bring women, families and communities together to build confidence, reduce isolation, develop skills, improve wellbeing and strengthen community connections.
Our impact is demonstrated through:
Community activities and events
Women and families reached
Workshops and learning opportunities
Volunteers and community contributors
Partnerships and referrals
Real stories and experiences from our community
We are continuing to grow our work and strengthen our evidence so that we can reach and support even more people.
MEET OUR FOUNDER
Hodan Abdirahman Saeed
Founder & Director | Community Connector and Builder | Women’s Empowerment Facilitator | Lived Experience Facilitator
Hodan founded Rising Communities CIC with a strong commitment to empowering women, strengthening families and creating positive change within communities.
Her work is rooted in lived experience, community connection and a deep understanding of the barriers that can affect women and families.
Through Rising Communities CIC, Hodan brings people together, creates opportunities for women to participate and supports communities to build confidence, connection and resilience.
OUR COMMUNITY, OUR VOICE, OUR FUTURE
We believe every woman and every family should have opportunities to feel heard, connected and empowered.
Together, we can create stronger, more inclusive and connected communities.
Rising Communities CIC
Empowering Women. Strengthening Families. Building Stronger Communities.
CONTACT US
Rising Communities CIC
Phone: 07508 145011
Email: contact@risingcommunitiescic.org
Company Number: 17139856
Community Interest Company registered in England and Wales