Initiatives
Strategic initiatives designed to build capacity, strengthen community identity, and create lasting impact for African francophone communities in Calgary.
Our Initiatives
Five pillars of impact
Initiative 01
Education & Leadership Advancement Initiative
A structured pathway combining scholarships, mentorship, and leadership development to support youth and build the next generation of community leaders within African francophone communities.
- Annual Youth Scholarships
- Mentorship opportunities
- Leadership Workshops
Initiative 02
Francophone African Cultural Village
A large-scale cultural platform that brings together communities to showcase African francophone heritage, strengthen identity, and create meaningful engagement with the broader Calgary public.
- Annual Cultural Festival
- Music, Dance & Art
- Cross-Cultural Dialogue
Initiative 03
Leadership & Governance Development
Workshops and support systems designed to strengthen leadership capacity, governance practices, and organizational sustainability across all member organizations.
- Governance Training
- Financial Compliance
- Strategic Planning
Initiative 04
Community Representation & Advocacy
Structured engagement with institutions to ensure African francophone communities are visible, heard, and considered in the decision-making spaces that shape their future.
- Government Engagement
- Institutional Partnerships
- Policy Input & Assessment
Initiative 05
Funding Access & Capacity Support
Support for member organizations to access grants, partnerships, and funding opportunities that enable long-term growth and sustainability across the federation.
- Grant Support
- Grants Writing Worshops
- Funder Partnerships