About Us
About Us
We are a not-for-profit organization created out of a need for an organization to respond to the loss of identity and cultural capital that immigrants experience when they arrive in Canada. Our mandate is to preserve and advance values that empowers Africans. We work work to impact lives and deliver our services in Alberta and Nova Scotia.
Our Board
Institute of African Advancement Board of Directors is made up by a dynamic team who are leaders within their respective professions. As a registered not for profit, our Board of Directors help ensure the sustainable, equitable, and strategic implementation of Institute of African Advancement’ mission and vision in its daily operations.
Our Interns and Volunteers
Ready for an exciting learning experience and practical work related to a field of your study or career interest?. Institute of African Advancement is a place for you. Start your journey with us today. We welcome our volunteers who contribute and help change the lives of those in the community as a social responsibility and contribution.
Strategic Aim One
Investigate and understand challenges that
Africans are facing in Alberta and Nova Scotia through collective approach and hosting effective workshops, panel discussions, conferences, and focus groups.
Strategic Aim Two
Collaborate to advance our community and recent African immigrants in Alberta and Nova Scotia hospitable communities by engaging families to discover their heritage through connecting people with cultural resources, social economic empowerment and policy advising.
Strategic Aim three
Solidifying the strength of the organization and operational effectiveness to establish Institute of African Advancement in the community and achieve our strategic plan.
Meet Our Team
Mervat Adel
Program Out Reach
Trone Mwanzu K
Chief Executive Officer
Alisa Magapi
Assistant Administation
Franscis Onesu
Assessment and Research
Feza Salufa
Public Relations
Praize Mugisho
Community Liaison
Mackems Swedi
Community Facilitator
Alfonsine Masika
Culture and Advocacy
Amini Amuri
Media & Communication
Michael Fisher
Strategic Planning
Our Vision
A world made better by strong African values
Our Mission
Preserving and advancing values that empowers Africans.
Our Values
Collaboration, Integrity, Diversity, and Innovation.
Collaboration
We demonstrate collaboration by building relationships in which we can share responsibilities and ideas, and work together to enhance opportunities for all.
Integrity
We act ethically with openness, honesty and trust and work continuously to build relationships of trust and act against all forms of dishonesty
Diversity
We demonstrate diversity by valuing and respecting differences in experiences and perspectives, believing in everyone’s ability to enrich Canadian society through their unique contributions.
Innovation
We demonstrate innovation through service excellence by being creative and flexible, by being responsive to clients and partners, and by continually seeking new opportunities.
