Focus Areas

Assessing the Community Needs:

Research and Advocacy
As an organization dedicated to research and advocacy for African immigrants, PNA collaborates with higher education institutions and research entities to engage African immigrant communities, identify their needs, and analyze policies impacting them. The focus of PNA’s research and evaluation is community-centric, leveraging data to advocate for community needs and effect meaningful change. Findings from research endeavors influence policy changes and foster a culture of action within the community. PNA generates new data and approaches to guide donors and the nonprofit sector on effectively engaging African immigrants.

Education and Outreach
PNA amplifies the voices of parents, students, and communities by conducting research on their needs and collaborating with school administrations to develop community-driven strategies. Recognizing the diverse needs of the communities served, PNA offers parent advisory services, workshops and trainings for parents, community leaders, schools and institutional administrators.

Designing Intergenerational Services and Programs:

Supportive Services for Youth and Families
PNA’s programs blend grassroots innovation with deep respect for ancestral identities, traditions, and cultural preservation. Services include:

  • Family engagement and intergenerational after-school programs and literacy for immigrant families and students
  • Case management to address individual needs and create personalized plans for self-sufficiency.
  • Programs encouraging community engagement and integration, such as neighborhood meetings and cultural events.
  • Specialized services for women, children, and elderly immigrants.
  • Support groups and workshops for cultural adjustment and trauma.
  • Multilingual staff to ensure effective communication.

 Economic Prosperity

  • Recognizing the entrepreneurial spirit of African immigrant communities, PNA fosters economic empowerment through:
  • Mentorship programs and networks among African business communities.
  • Cross-cultural trainings and partnerships 
  • Quarterly summits and networking opportunities to share economic trends and best practices.
  • Employment counseling, career advising, job fairs, and mentorship programs for individual community members.

Advocating for Impact:

Research and Advocacy
PNA disseminates research findings to organizations and leaders serving African immigrants to share best practices. Advocacy training is offered to empower communities and foster a culture of action.

Education and Outreach
PNA actively involves African immigrant communities in discussions on policies affecting their lives. Civic engagement initiatives include:

  • Advocacy workshops for public safety and local government leadership.
  • Training programs to develop civic-minded leaders and create sense of community
  • Promoting participation in the U.S. Census and ensuring voting rights.

Economic Prosperity
Through advocacy and collaboration with policymakers, PNA ensures that African immigrant entrepreneurs and workers have access to resources and opportunities, advocating for equitable legislation and funding.