The Somali Bantu comprise of the Mgindo, Myao, Makua, Mzalamo, Mnyasa, MZigua and some Jarerweyne tribes who live around Shabele and Juba rivers. They primarily speak Maay Maay and Chizigua. They have a long history of marginalization. Years of subjugation and the fear of retaliation from government officials in Somalia, have adversely affected their sense of equality and self-esteem. They are further affected by the civil war in Somalia with many fleeing only after their towns were attacked. Many witnessed wives, sisters, daughters, mothers, aunts being raped and friends and relatives being killed in bandit attacks in Somalia. The prevalence of violence and the constant threat of attack in the refugee camps have further eroded their sense of security and well-being, and increased trauma-related problems, including hopelessness and depression. Since education was often out of reach for Somali Bantus in Somalia, they worked on their farms growing crops, raising goats and chickens. Participation in the modern economy, and integrating into the mainstream American society had become a struggle for majority of them. Because of the demography and the potential negative long-term effects of the mentioned barriers, they heavily relied on service providers including healthcare, public assistance, school participation, advocacy, and educational workshops/programs provided by refugee community-based organizations. to speed up their integration in the American society Utah Refugee Goats is focused to make it feel like home. While also providing access to a well balanced diet by selling goats, chickens and eggs for consumption.