The Somali community is the fastest growing refugee population in Portland while Latinos are the largest immigrant population. In November, 2007 over 40 community members learned about Portland's Somali & Latino Community at
Central NE Neighbors. The cultural awareness workshop was led by Lul Abdulle of the Somali Women's Association (SWA) and Marco Mejia of the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC). These community leaders provided a presentation on aspects of Somali & Latino culture followed by a discussion.