AfriCAN

Founded in October 2012, AfriCAN is a membership-based NGO. Mission is to promote access and quality education, equal right and opportunities through advocacy, dialogue and lobbying with authorities in Scandinavia and African countries. With the Vision of strengthened African diaspora community working for equal rights for all irrespective of colour, gender or religion around the world, the Mission is to promote access and quality education, equal right and opportunities through advocacy and dialogue with authorities in Scandinavia and African countries. The core activities of African are: A. Integration • Lobbying, Advocacy and Dialogue (LAD) regarding policies that takes care of the needs of African immigrants in Denmark and Scandinavia • Sharing Information on education and jobs to diaspora groups • Advisory services to Africans on how to navigate through life in Scandinavian as well as to companies and individuals seeking to invest in Africa B. Diaspora Community Building and Cultural Exchange • Building the capacity and networking African diaspora communities • Liaise with African diplomatic missions for joint action on relevant African issues • Promote African cultures and economic interest in Scandinavia and EU