AFRICAN INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIVE CENTER

Our Mission

Our mission is to serve minority communities of color with a focus on empowering African immigrant women and youth for success and building stronger and healthier African immigrant families and communities.

Objectives

• Organize activities, events and programs to promote African culture, ethnic pride, health, mental health and wellness.
• Collaborate with institutions, community and faith-based organizations to design, develop and implement culturally relevant programs to build stronger and healthier African immigrant families and communities.
  
• Develop the knowledge base and practical skills to serve as a hub of resources for African immigrant families.
• Conduct civic engagement activities (e.g., GOTV campaigns and voter education workshops).
• Promote anti bias, hate and violence in the community.
• Mobilize support to provide relief in times of need.
  
• Bring awareness to African communities, the existing policies that matter to the African immigrant families and communities.
  
• Provide culturally responsive training and education.
• Provide culturally relevant technical assistance to other organizations or institutions.
  
• Empower African women and youth for success.
  
• Build leadership and supportive network among members, youths and the community at large.
• Advocate for our shared perspective locally.
• Contribute to journals for publications on African matters.
• Engage in any other activities considered under federal and state law to achieve the objectives of the organization.