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== ADVOCATING FOR AFRICAN & CARIBBEAN IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES – CONTRIBUTING TO GLOBAL PHILADELPHIA  ==
== ADVOCATING FOR AFRICAN & CARIBBEAN IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES – CONTRIBUTING TO GLOBAL PHILADELPHIA  ==


AFRICOM’s vision is to build a strong and inclusive African and Caribbean immigrant and refugee community with all the nationalities.
'''AFRICOM’s vision''' is to build a strong and inclusive African and Caribbean immigrant and refugee community with all the nationalities.  


Through this string and inclusive community, AFRICOM’s mission is to empower the African and Caribbean communities by facilitating their integration into the social and economic fabric in the Greater Philadelphia area. AFRICOM seeks to achieve this mission by:


facilitating family access to health and social services, with special focus on women, children and the youth;


promoting economic development;
'''AFRICOM’s mission''' is to empower the African and Caribbean communities by facilitating their integration into the social and economic fabric in the Greater Philadelphia area. AFRICOM seeks to achieve this mission by:


facilitating resolution of inter and intra-group conflicts;
*facilitating family access to health and social services, with special focus on women, children and the youth;
*promoting economic development;
*facilitating resolution of inter and intra-group conflicts;  
*advocating on issues of concern to African communities; and
*educating the media and broader public on African cultures and experiences.


advocating on issues of concern to African communities; and
== A list of AFRICOM’s programs & services ==
 
educating the media and broader public on African cultures and experiences.
 
== A list of AFRICOM’s programs & services ==


*Health and Social Services  
*Health and Social Services  

Revision as of 19:41, 8 August 2015

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ADVOCATING FOR AFRICAN & CARIBBEAN IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES – CONTRIBUTING TO GLOBAL PHILADELPHIA

AFRICOM’s vision is to build a strong and inclusive African and Caribbean immigrant and refugee community with all the nationalities.


AFRICOM’s mission is to empower the African and Caribbean communities by facilitating their integration into the social and economic fabric in the Greater Philadelphia area. AFRICOM seeks to achieve this mission by:

  • facilitating family access to health and social services, with special focus on women, children and the youth;
  • promoting economic development;
  • facilitating resolution of inter and intra-group conflicts;
  • advocating on issues of concern to African communities; and
  • educating the media and broader public on African cultures and experiences.

A list of AFRICOM’s programs & services

  • Health and Social Services
  • Education
  • Culture
  • AFRICOM Leadership Training Institute
  • Immigration, Citizenship and Legal Assistance
  • Economic and Business Development
  • Employment
  • Housing / Building
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Policy Advocacy
  • Needs Assessment