Somali American Parent Association is a nonprofit serving East African families in Minnesota through after school programs and parent trainings. SAPA bridges cultural differences and creates common ground for East African parents and educators to work together and better educate students. SAPA’s assists Somali families in Minnesota in building and strengthening their capacity to fully navigate and participate in American school systems, to be knowledgeable about educational opportunities, and to be supportive of their children’s academic progress.