About Us

Mission Statement

To ensure the social, economic, cultural integration and development of the African community in New Brunswick. To collaborate with stakeholders in developing programs to support the capacity of our members and to foster positive contribution to society.

Vision Statement

To become a leading community organization that is proactive and innovative in planning, developing, and delivering programs that will meet the needs of the African community in New Brunswick.

Values Statement

Our work is guided by a commitment to the following core values:

• Partnership and capacity building.
• Foster a united African voice in the Canadian public arena.
• Trusting each other and providing a foundation of working with integrity.
• Trusting each other and providing a foundation of working with integrity.
• Commitment to inclusiveness, fairness, equity, collaboration and teamwork.
• Respect and value diversity.
• Inspiring and motivating others.

Strategic Priorities

• Capacity building and dissemination of information to African immigrants in such areas as employment, health, housing, etc.
• Address the need for an African Community Centre.
• Sensitize & increase public awareness about African immigrants and the benefits they bring to the society.
• Implement a strategic plan once developed and adopted by the board.
• Work with key stakeholders to address African immigrants’ employment issues in New Brunswick.
• Work with federal, provincial and municipal governments towards partnerships that will integrate newcomers into the economic and social life of New Brunswick.
• Build networks with other like minded organisations.

Key Stakeholders Approach

NBAA seeks an ongoing communication with key stakeholders, on various strategic priorities:

• Encourage Federal, Provincial, and Municipal governments to partner with community organizations like NBAA to facilitate integration of immigrants.
• Promote programs that increase access to employment through programs such as equal employment opportunities, etc.
• Facilitate and support immigrant businesses.
• Advocacy for streamlined immigration process especially for family re-unification and student retention.
• Share research findings with service providers, municipalities and other funders to support communities in their planning efforts.
• Commitment for flexible, coordinated system of settlement services and programs to address newcomers needs such as language training, labour-market integration, and social services.