Our Mission

To provide a forum for Canadians of African descent to build a network of action-oriented individuals and groups in support of our communities in Africa, the Caribbean and Canada.

Our Mandate

To foster value-adding contributions to Canadian society, and to form sustainable partnerships that directly benefit deserving African communities in Africa the Caribbean and Canada.

Our Core Goals

  • Establish a national umbrella organization, with regional representation of the African Diaspora in Canada, including alliances with not-for-profit developmental organizations that support economic, educational, health, social and cultural programs among African communities in Africa, the Caribbean and Canada.
  • Mobilize African-descendant communities in Canada to create and support a multi-faceted Diaspora program that provides effective, economic, social and political empowerment, inclusive of youth and women.
  • Represent, develop and promote mutually beneficial relations with Canada through dialog, and to work collaboratively with policy makers to improve the well-being of members of the African Diaspora by channeling resources within the framework of development aid to diverse communities of the African Diaspora for the benefit of Africa and the Caribbean.
  • Promote poverty reduction, human rights, gender equality, peace and social justice in Africa within the framework of ADAC's objectives.