United African Organization

Description

As the legitimate representative voice of the diverse African immigrant and refugee community, the United African Organization works to:

• Enhance civic participation and empowerment of African immigrants and refugees;

• Provide leadership and organizational capacity training for African community-based organizations through the Community Leadership Development Program;

• Advocate on behalf of the African community through democratic and inclusive organizational structures, as well as partnership with other immigrant rights organizations;

• Engage in activities that promote the cultural, educational and economic empowerment of African immigrants and refugees;

• Strive to dispel uncomplimentary stereotypes and promote positive image of Africans through various educational seminars, workshops, conferences, and publications;

• Address issues of discrimination encountered by constituents and seek to assist them in the areas of immigration, employment, social services, and economic development;

• Serve as the African Community Resource Clearinghouse wherein constituents gather, share information and experience exchange views, and coordinate organizational and individual activities for satisfying common interest;

• Facilitate access to community development resources and employment opportunities;

• Endeavor to identify ways and means to provide assistance to needy constituents;

• Promote the teaching of African history and culture and, in doing so, develop and preserve them by all possible means;

• Instill among African immigrant and refugee children and youth a deep interest in education and the pursuit of knowledge useful in enriching the bounds of awareness of their origin, history, and culture;

• Construct and promote an image worthy of the African community;

• Network with other organizations and institutions for mutual benefit.