About US
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African Australian Council ACT
The different African community associations in the ACT have come together to form an umbrella organisation allowing them to speak with One Voice. The elected Executive Committee is composed of:
- President, Dr Yvette Poudjom Djomani
- Vice-President, Marial Kot
- General Secretary, Betty Macharia
- Public Officer Kwame Asare Kwarteng
- Treasurer, Dr Jeannot De Nadjitein
- Youth coordinators, Rabi Celestina and Mabinty Koroma
- Communications officer, Jackie Wairimu
Our Vision
The African Australian Council ACT is an umbrella organisation providing a unified voice for the African Australian Community in the ACT.
Our Mission
- To represent and advocate on behalf of the African community.
- To foster social cohesion among Australians of African descent, thus mitigating any feelings or effects of isolation, social exclusion or racial abuse.
- To promote our diversity and celebrate African cultural heritage.
- To engage with the other community groups in the ACT and Australia wide.
Constitution
The full constitution file can be downloaded here.
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Represent and advocate on behalf of the African community. Foster social cohesion amongst Australians of African decent and thus mitigate any feelings or effects of isolation, social exclusion or racial abuse. Promote our diversity and celebrate the African cultural heritage. Engage with the other community groups in the ACT and in Australia.
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Our Team
The different African community associations in the ACT have come together to form an umbrella organisation allowing them to speak with One Voice. The Executive committee is composed of:
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Dr Yvette Poudjom Djomani
President
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Marial Kot
Vice-President
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Betty Macharia
Secretary General
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Kwame Asare Kwarteng
Public Officer
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Dr Jeannot Nadjitein
Treasurer
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Rabi Celestina
Youth Coordinator
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Mabinty Koroma
Youth Coordinator
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Jackie Wairimu
Communication officer
SUPPORT US
AACACT is a non for profit organisation. None of our executives are paid positions. All the donations and proceeds will go towards our community work. Thanks for your help
- AACACT ANZ Bank
- BSB: 012-951
- Account: 153733328
- Contact us to become a Sponsor: president@africanaustraliancouncilact.com.au
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Provide one unified voice for the African Australian Community in the ACT