About Us
Afro Canadian Development Inc.
For Refugees, Immigrants, and Less Privileged Communities
Afro Canadian Development Inc. is a registered charity organization serving refugees, immigrants, and less privileged communities across Canada, with a focus on the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Ontario. As a member of the Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR), we align our efforts with broader initiatives aimed at advocating for the rights and well-being of refugees, immigrants and underserved communities in Canada.
Over 5K
Families Impacted Annually
Through our five core service pillars: skill-based training for children and youths, community outreach and essential aid, legal assistance and referral, mental health service & referral and employment services – we are dedicated to creating sustainable, transformative change for vulnerable populations across GTA, Ontario. Our work empowers newcomers, immigrants, refugees, individuals experiencing homelessness, low-income community members, and underserved communities to overcome barriers and build thriving futures.
We Change Lives
Helping Families Settle in Canada
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide comprehensive support to refugees, immigrants, homeless individuals, and underprivileged families in Ontario. Through our focus on resettlement, mental health, education, and community empowerment, we aim to create a nurturing environment that fosters resilience, inclusion, and opportunities for all.
Our Vision
We envision a future where refugees, immigrants, homeless individuals, and underprivileged families in Ontario find hope, stability, and a deep sense of belonging.
We Value You
Our charity organization is deeply committed to fostering inclusivity and celebrating diversity. We operate with compassion and maintain transparency in all our endeavors, advocating tirelessly for the rights and well-being of our beneficiaries. Through empowerment initiatives, we equip individuals with the necessary tools and resources to overcome challenges, realize their full potential, and effect transformative change within their lives and communities.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
Diversity: Celebrating Our Multicultural Community
We embrace and uplift the voices of all racialized and underserved groups, including but not limited to:
– Black communities: African, Caribbean, and other diaspora
– People of Color (POC): Asian, Middle Eastern, Hispanic, and other underrepresented groups
– LGBTQ+ Individuals: Ensuring safe, affirming spaces in all our programs
– People with Disabilities: Prioritizing accessibility in events, communications, and employment
– Newcomers & Low-Income Families: Providing tailored support to overcome systemic disadvantages
Equity: Removing Barriers, Creating Opportunities
We go beyond equality to ensure fairness by addressing historical and systemic barriers through
– Education Access: Removing financial and structural obstacles to learning opportunities
– Economic Empowerment: Creating pathways to meaningful employment for underrepresented groups
– Essential Supports: Providing resources to meet basic needs and break cycles of disadvantage
– Representative Leadership: Ensuring decision-making reflects the diverse communities we serve
Inclusion: Fostering Belonging at Every Level
We cultivate spaces where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered.
– Accessible Engagement: Removing physical, social, and systemic barriers to participation
– Amplified Voices: Elevating underrepresented perspectives in organizational decision-making
– Cultural Safety: Enforcing anti-discrimination policies paired with ongoing education
– Community-Centered Design: Collaborating directly with beneficiaries to shape relevant, impactful programs