Get to know us
The union is constituted by leadership/representatives from 25 plus African Countries/communities (Immigrants, Refugees, Students, and Internationals) represented and living in this region. Goals/Objectives: To foster unity among African Community members. To empower and improve the quality of life of Africans in Southwestern Pennsylvania. To enhance linkages and bridge the gaps between Africans and other residents in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Identify community needs, concerns, and challenges and seek collaboration/partnership with other agencies to provide solutions. Create Awareness and provide a voice for Africans in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Promote African cultural heritage. Promote exchange programs and encourage business relationship with our respective African Countries.
Our mission
Mission: To foster unity, empowerment, linkages and improve the quality of life of Africans in Southwestern Pennsylvania, through acting upon the needs, concerns, challenges, and opportunities.
Our vision
Vision: To have a well informed, empowered and united African Communities in Southwestern Pennsylvania, entire United States and the African continent.
Executive Team
Our strength lies in our individuality. The team strives to bring build relationship across all the African communities in the region.
Edem Avotri PhD
President
Patrick Dongmo Teague
Vice President
Isaac Loding
Secretary General
Hanifa Nakiryowa
Treasurer
Edem Avotri PhD
President
Edem Avotri PhD
President
Patrick Dongmo Teague
Vice President
Isaac Loding
Secretary General
Hanifa Nakiryowa
Treasurer