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'''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’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; | |||
== 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; | *promoting economic development; | ||
*facilitating resolution of inter and intra-group conflicts; | *facilitating resolution of inter and intra-group conflicts; | ||
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== A list of AFRICOM’s programs & services == | == A list of AFRICOM’s programs & services == | ||
*Health and Social Services | *Health and Social Services | ||
*Education | *Education | ||
Revision as of 19:43, 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