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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

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 '''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’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:
+== AFRICOM seeks to achieve this mission by: ==
 *facilitating family access to health and social services, with special focus on women, children and the youth;