BRIGHT LIGHTS FOR AFRICA FOUNDATION
Cause Area
- Advocacy & Human Rights
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Immigrants & Refugees
- International
Location
179 Evansridge Close NWCalgary, AB T3P0H5Canada CanadaWebsite:
https://brightlightsforafrica.ca/
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Organization Information
Mission Statement
Bright Lights for Africa Foundation (BLFA) is a dedicated non-profit organization committed to empowering marginalized communities, particularly immigrants, low-income families, and Francophones of African descent (FAD) in Calgary and surrounding areas. Guided by our values of Integrity, Commitment, and Fairness, our mission is to engage with these communities, identify their unique needs, and provide culturally sensitive support. By addressing systemic barriers, we aim to foster sustainable change, build resilience, and promote self-sufficiency, creating pathways to brighter and more equitable futures.
Description
BLFA is deeply committed to:- Understanding Community Needs: Conducting thorough needs and gap assessments to ensure our programs are relevant and impactful.
- Providing Essential Support: Offering resources and services that address immediate challenges and long-term goals.
- Fostering Resilience and Empowerment: Promoting education, training, and self-sufficiency to uplift individuals and families.
Our Programs
BLFA focuses on three core areas:
- Community Uplift: Providing education, training, and skill-building initiatives that enable individuals to thrive independently.
- Essential Needs Support: Delivering immediate relief through programs designed to address urgent and ongoing challenges.
- Support for Francophones of African Descent (Soutien aux Afrodescendants Francophones): Addressing service access gaps for Francophones of African descent by overcoming language and cultural barriers to support integration into Canadian society.
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