AFRICAN AND AFRICAN AMERICAN LINKS

The Center for Intercultural Organizing is striving to compile a complete list of local multicultural organizations. To add your organization to this list, email stephanie@interculturalorganizing.org.

Africa AIDS Response
Portland-Mutare Sister City Association
With a current volunteer leadership of 19 members, the Portland-Mutare Sister City Association is vigorously pursuing efforts on several fronts to fulfill its mission of mutual support between Portland and Mutare. With the current international focus on Africa and the AIDS pandemic there, we find ourselves at an unusual place: strong contacts with community leaders, in a part of Africa with some of the greatest needs, and an infrastructure in place in Portland that has a successful history of medical, educational, and cultural outreach and exchange. It is our belief that the Portland-Mutare Sister City Association will become a significant resource in marshalling and directing efforts to alleviate suffering in Mutare, while simultaneously increasing prevention efforts, particularly in communities of color, in Portland.
Africa AIDS Response
Portland-Mutare Sister City Association
4017 N Interstate Avenue
Portland, OR 97227-1072
Phone: (503) 284-3355
info@africaaidsresponse.org
http://www.africaaidsresponse.org/

Africa Bridge
Africa Bridge is a non-profit tax exempt international grassroots organization bringing leaders and communities together to provide relief and to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS in Africa.
Barry Childs
Africa Bridge
PO Box 115
Marylhurst, OR 97036-0115
Phone: (503) 557-7245
africabridge@yahoo.com
http://www.africabridge.org/

Africa House
8523 SE Stark St.
Portland, OR 97216-1139
Djimet Dogo
Program Director
Phone: (503) 802-0082
djimetd@mail.irco.org

African American Chamber of Commerce
The African American Chamber of Commerce of Oregon strives for an enhanced economic base, better capitalized businesses and equitable participation, for all minorities, within the economic mainstream.
P.O. Box 5488
Portland, OR 97228
(503) 244-5794
Roy@AfricanAmericanChamberOfCommerce.Com
http://blackchamber.info/

African American Health Coalition
The African American Health Coalition is a non-profit community service organization dedicated to improving wellness in Oregon's African American community. Check out our web site for more information about our programs and services. The site also provides useful links to Portland and Oregon employment opportunities for health professionals. Our vision is to be the healthiest African American community in the country, and we encourage you to help us achieve that vision. Volunteer with the Coalition or make a tax-deductible contribution today! Call 503/413-1850 for more information. 
Corliss McKeever, MSW
2800 N Vancouver Ave, Suite 100
Portland, OR 97227
Phone: (503) 413-1850
Fax: (503) 413-1851
aahc@teleport.com
http://www.aahc-portland.org/

African Community Center of Oregon
10301 NE Glisan Street
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 234-1541
sdapo@hotmail.com

African Community Coaliton of Oregon
PO Box 12341
Portland OR 97212
Basko Kante
kbasko1@juno.com

African Refugee Immigrant Network of Oregon (ARINO)
Tedla Gessesse 
President 
PO Box 4243
Portland, OR 97208
Phone: (503) 579-2696
Fax: (503) 579-2696
tgessesse@lycos.com

African Women's Coalition
The African Women's Coalition aims to mobilize, advocate and empower African Women living in Oregon and Southwest Washington by providing a culturally supportive and nurturing environment that builds the capacity of the community to help itself and allows other members of the community to reach their highest potential through support, guidance and educational opportunities.
Evelyne Ello-Hart
605 SE 39th Ave.
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 231-7480
eello-hart@lcsnw.org
http://www.awc-portland.org/

Ancient Egyptian Studies Association
The Ancient Egypt Studies Association (AESA) is a Pacific Northwest organization that promotes the study and understanding of ancient Egypt. The AESA offers lectures and study groups in Seattle and Portland, as well as our well-received quarterly newsletter, The Scroll. You don't have to live in the Pacific Northwest to join! We welcome amateurs and professionals alike. 
Connie Terwilliger
927 NE 175th Ave
Portland, OR 97230
Phone: 503-257-2937
terwill@teleport.com
http://www.aesa-nw.org/

Brother to Brother
Brother to Brother is creating a strong LGBTQ presence and voice in the African-American community to confront systemic injustices in our society. Their long-term goal is to decrease the disparities in healthcare and improve quality of life and the collective health of the community.
Darryl! L.C. Moch
PO Box 3182
Portland, OR 97208
(503) 417-7991
darryl@brotobropdx.org
http://www.brotobropdx.org/

Educare Africa
Improving Cameroon students' living/learning conditions, based in Albany; Cameroon presentations to middle school and higher grades in Oregon and southwest Washington.
Educare Africa
P.O. Box 3278
Albany, OR 97321
Phone: (541) 924-9290
Fax: (541) 928-0352
Pavla Zakova-Laney
President
pavlazl@comcast.net
http://oregonstate.edu/~hirschn/EduCareAfrica/

Education Without Borders
Education Without Borders (EWOB) is a 501c3 non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the lives of all people through educational projects that share knowledge and resources to find solutions to some of the world's most urgent problems: environmental destruction, illiteracy, disease, poverty, racism, sexism, homophobia and war.
Education Without Borders
465 181st Ave, #6910
Portland, OR 97230
Phone: (503) 661-1317
ewob_y2K@hotmail.com
http://www.douglaslain.f2s.com/ewob.html

Eritrean Community
1006 NE Alberta St
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 282-0139

Friends of Liberia
Friends of Liberia (FOL) has been working with the people of Liberia since 1986. Its 800 members -- former Peace Corps volunteers, diplomats, missionaries, business people, relief workers and Liberians -- are dedicated to helping the nation rebuild its institutions, educate its children and improve the quality of life for all who live there. During the civil war, FOL members worked to end the fighting and lay the foundation for a lasting peace. A 35-member delegation observed the 1997 election. A team of teachers conducts an annual workshop for Liberian primary grade teachers and principals on teaching methods. The organization strives--in its newsletter and e-mail drop-list-- to be an impartial source of unbiased, authoritative information about Liberia. FOL has frequently been honored for its service to Liberia. It received the 1994 Loret Ruppe Award from the National Peace Corps Association.
Contact Stephanie Vickers
Phone: (503) 282-1050
svickers@teleport.com
http://www.fol.org/

Harambee Centre
The Harambee Centre connects the people of the Pacific Northwest with the people and cultures of Africa. Harambee means 'let's pull together' in Kiswahili; our logo is the Ashanti adinkra for strength. The mission of the Harambee Centre is to pull people together for the good of the global community. We believe that multicultural education and intercultural exchange are essential to building genuine understanding, respect and enduring relationships among diverse peoples. As members of the global community, we are committed to sharing both material and cultural wealth.
Harambee Centre
P.O. Box 6617
Portland, Oregon 97228-6617
Phone: (503) 285-8056 
jdgoldrick@aol.com
http://www.harambeecentre.org/

Homowo African Arts and Cultures
Homowo African Arts & Cultures, based in the Northwest, provides the world with a non-profit organization which offers authentic eperiences with the music and dance of Ghana, West Africa. We create cultural awareness and understanding through our educational offerings, annual festival and performing groups that tour the world.
Susan Addy
Executive Director
309 NE Wygant
Portland, OR 97211
Phone: (503) 288-3025
Fax: (503) 331-6688
info@homowo.org
http://www.homowo.org

Kgotso African Cultural Arts
Performing artist Loveness Wesa founded Kgotso (Peace) African Cultural Arts as a vehicle for bringing works by women artists to Zimbabwe's stage, promoting peace and understanding through music and dance. Building on that original vision, Kgotso African Cultural Arts aims to revive and promote African culture and traditions, provide opportunities for cultural exchange and humanitarian projects, and to strengthen cultural relationships with communities we live in and throughout the world.
Loveness Wesa
P. O. Box 11882
Portland, OR 97211
Phone: (503) 281-4599
Fax: (503) 281-4599
info@ncoswa.org
http://www.lovenesswesa.com/

New Born Tribe African Community Center
3525 NE Mlk Jr Blvd
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 412-9903
maliagayagas@hotmail.com
http://www.newborntribe.com/

Nigerian Community in Oregon and Southwest Washington (NCOSWA)
The Nigerian Community in Oregon and Southwest Washington (NCOSWA) is a not for profit organization whose members live and work in Oregon and Southwest Washington. The purpose of NCOSWA is to promote educational and cultural awareness of Nigeria, facilitate the establishment of a facility for cultural and civic activities in the Portland metro area, establish funds that will provide and improve health related problems in Nigeria and promote community and international relations.
Mr. Iloba Odum
P.O. Box 4472
Portland, OR 97208
Phone: (503) 644-4436
info@ncoswa.org
http://www.ncoswa.org/

Northwest Somali Community Organization
6316 N.E. Halsey St
Portland, OR 97213
(503) 206-8037 office
Mahamed Farah
Secretary-General
(503) 343-4594 (Voicemail)
(503) 593-6859 (Cell)
NorthwestSomaliCommunity@yahoo.com
Mahamedfarah@yahoo.com

Oregon Africa Council
OAC educates and advocates for positive American policies towards African peoples. 
oregonafrica@yahoo.com

Oregon Commission on Black Affairs
Working for the implementation and establishment of economic, social, legal, and political equality for African Americans and Blacks in Oregon. The Oregon Commission on Black Affairs lost its funding due to the continuing revenue and budget crisis in the State of Oregon. April 1, 2003, the OCBA lost all of its funding due to Senate Bill 5548 along with the Commissions on Asian, Hispanic, and Women's Affairs. We sincerely hope the State of Oregon funds this organization in the future.
Oregon Commission on Black Affairs
2575 Center Street, NE, Suite 303
Salem, Oregon 97310-4660 
Phone: (503) 945-9008
Fax: (503) 373-7810
Everette.L.Rice@state.or.us
http://www.ocba.state.or.us/

Portland State University
Association of African Students
The Association of African Students (AAS) is a Student Union formed at Portland State University (PSU) by the school based on the suggestion of early African Students at PSU in the mid-seventies. Since its formation, AAS has achieved several goals some of which is bringing Africans and descendants in the Diasporas together with the PSU community; by inviting dignitaries and artist to promote the reputation of the school. Association of African Students
Portland State University
P.O. Box 751
Portland, OR 97207
Phone (503) 725-5659
aas@pdx.edu

Portland State University
Black Cultural Affairs Board
The mission of the Black Cultural Affairs Board is to provide educational, motivational, spiritual, and social uplift to the African-American and African students at PSU. The BCAB serves the Portland State community in a manner that is similar to a Black Student Union on a traditional college campus. We strive to foster unity, support and cultural pride.
Black Cultural Affairs Board
Portland State University 
PO Box 751 
Portland, OR 97204
Phone: (503) 725-5660
bcab@pdx.edu

Portland State University
Department of Black Studies
The Department of Black Studies has embarked on its second quarter of a century of community and University service. An interdisciplinary academic unit within the PSU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the department is devoted to the exploration and understanding of the history, politics, and culture of Africans and their descendants in the United States, the Caribbean, and Africa. The department is the oldest black studies program in the Pacific Northwest and the only program in the state of Oregon.
Department of Black Studies
Portland State University
PO Box 751
Portland, Oregon 97207-0751
Phone: (503) 725-3472
Fax: (503) 725-4003
www.blackstudies.pdx.edu

Sisters in Action for Power
Sisters in Action for Power is a multi-racial, girl-driven, community-based organization. We are dedicated to developing the leadership and organizing skills of low income women and girls of color. Our mission is to develop young women as leaders in the community to promote justice and equity.
Sisters in Action for Power
1732 NE Alberta
Portland, Oregon 97227
Phone: (503) 331-1244

Somali Community Services Coalition of Oregon (SCSC)
SCSC is a nonprofit tax exempt organization whose mission and core values are to address the diverse needs of the rapidly growing Somali community in Oregon. SCSC is a strong community based organization that serves as the hub of the Somali community and addresses community building, cultural orientation and civic participation while simultaneously bridging the gap between the different Somali and American cultures.
Bashir Warsame
Executive Director
Somali Community Services Coalition of Oregon
9123 SW Barbur Blvd
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 595-0368
Fax: (503) 595-0367
bashir@scscor.com

Somali Women's Association (SWA)
A community-based organization working to develop a strong voice for Somali refugees. The SWA addresses the many issues Somali refugees face as they establish themselves in a new society while trying to maintain their cultural integrity.
Caad Garane
President
Phone: (503) 452-4386

Watoto wa Dunia
Watoto Wa Dunia is a grass roots organization that works with volunteers in local communities to find sustainable solutions to problems facing impoverished children and communities. We are based in Portland, Oregon and plan to open an office in Nairobi, Kenya by October 2003. We have a school-based program called If Pain Were Water and a Child Sponsorship Program for Kenyan children. By May 2003, we will be launching a micro-enterprise program in collaboration with women's group in Kibera, Nairobi.
Arika Makena Bridgeman-Bunyoli
(503) 285-0453
makenya1@yahoo.com
http://www.wwdhome.org/