Fostering respect and resilience.

Bantaba Family Support Program

Through the ACCD Bantaba Family Support Program, we are creating safe spaces for dialogue and healing, leveraging local resources to provide holistic support. “Bantaba” is a Mandinka word meaning a gathering place for dialogue and collective empowerment. ACCD aims to provide a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed space for African immigrants to have open, honest discussions and peer-support sessions around issues such as gender equity, healthy masculinity, types of violence, violence prevention, and healthy communications. If you would like to learn more about Bantaba or participate, send us a message or call us at: 608-294-0066.

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Here are the topics you can expect at Bantaba:

Violence (Understanding & Prevention)
Leadership & Relationship Building
Healthy Masculinity
Trauma-Informed Support & Healing

And here are the types of activities to expect:

Guided discussions
Interactive activities and simulations
Both expert- and peer-led learning

Bantaba Family Support is open to African adults and teens looking to participate in open dialogue around family stability, safety, and well-being; share their life experiences and receive support; and increase their awareness of violence prevention strategies and crisis resources.

Why it Matters:

Attending Bantaba events has helped me better understand how our judicial system, county government, and especially our school system works. As a parent, I found it valuable to learn how important our involvement is in shaping decisions that affect our children. My biggest takeaway from the event was that our voices matter, and our participation can make a difference.

~ Nyima S.