The Coalition of African Communities – Philadelphia (AFRICOM) is an umbrella non-profit organization that brings together various African, American and Caribbean community organizations and individuals, who subscribe to the mission to improve the welfare of its community members 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 &.
- Educating the media and broader public on African cultures and experiences.
Recent projects hosted by AFRICOM include the Health Fair and a food bank distributed with the help of collaborator organizations.
Some of the programs envisioned by AFRICOM include:
African Conference
- All day seminar on various issues
- Invite all African organizations and stakeholders on African affairs
- Invite knowledgeable panelists, nationally and from Africa
- Organized in collaboration with the Mayor’s Commission on African and Caribbean Affairs
Economic Development and Funding
- Organizing a major fund raising event
- Invitation of all African organizations and business and government officials
- Grant-writing activities and proposals for AFRICOM and for the benefit of members
- Develop African professional/business directory
Cuture and Media
- Marketing and promotion of AFRICOM through media, radio, etc.
- Promotion of African cultures
- Advocating and publicity of issues of concern to African communities
Website: http://www.africom-philly.org/
Contact: 215-816-8063, info@africom-philly.org
Location: 6328 Paschall Avenue, Suite A, Philadelphia PA 19142