Creating a "home away from home".
Our Work
Since beginning operations in 2019, the African Center for Community Development Inc. (ACCD) has served as a “home away from home” for African immigrants and refugees connecting them with resources for community integration, family stability, cultural exchange, and economic opportunity and upward mobility. ACCD provides culturally relevant initiatives that foster grassroots community building, create pathways for African immigrants and refugees to thrive, and promote business development for this uniquely underrepresented population in Dane County.
Workforce Development & Support Services
Housing Navigation
ACCD works with clients to identify housing barriers to stable housing and provides resources to overcome those barriers, including help navigating to other community resources.
Employment Search Assistance
ACCD provides comprehensive support to job seekers of all backgrounds and skill levels to pursue their career goals and secure employment.
Women Empowerment
Wisconsin Professional African Women Network (WisPAWN) seeks to offer women the tools they need to pursue their professional aspirations, build social capital, and contribute meaningfully to the economic and social fabric of the community.
Financial Education
Community Financial Education Workshops help our immigrant neighbors overcome barriers to accessing financial institutions and effectively managing their finances..
Community Health & Wellness
Older Adults Program
The older adults programs aims to support our African elders by providing culturally relevant activities and events as well as connecting them to trusted community resources that improve health and livelihoods.
Bantaba Support Circles
Bantaba provides a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed space for African immigrants to have discussions around issues such as gender equity, healthy masculinity, violence prevention, domestic violence, and healthy comunication.
Health Equity
Health Research initiatives nurture the physical, mental, and social well-being of African immigrants and refugees. Community health fairs offer engaging activities and trusted information and resources.Culture & Education
Africa Talks
Africa Talks community lectures provide a platform for sharing and celebrating the rich and diverse cultures of Africa, promoting cross-cultural understanding and appreciation of African traditions, languages, art, and music.
Youth Programs
From the Children’s African Story Hour to the African Summer Youth Program, ACCD provides a nurturing space for underrepresented youth to value themselves, and their identities, and see themselves as positive change catalysts and promoters.