Education & Youth Development
Education & Youth Development
Providing educational support, scholarships, tutoring programs, mentorship initiatives, and extracurricular activities to empower youth of African descent and improve their academic success.
Cultural Heritage and Celebration
Cultural Heritage and Celebration
Organizing cultural events, festivals, workshops, and exhibitions that showcase the rich heritage, traditions, arts, and contributions of individuals of African descent to society.
Health and Wellness:
Health and Wellness:
Offering health education workshops, access to healthcare services, mental health support, wellness programs, and initiatives to address health disparities and promote healthy living within the African descent community.
Leadership and Civic Engagement
Leadership and Civic Engagement
Providing leadership development opportunities, civic education, advocacy training, and platforms for political participation and community leadership to empower individuals of African descent to become agents of change and contribute to the betterment of society.
Social Justice and Advocacy
Social Justice and Advocacy
Advocating for racial equality, social justice, and human rights through awareness campaigns, advocacy efforts, policy engagement, and community organizing to address systemic racism, discrimination, and social inequities affecting individuals of African descent.
Family and Social Services
Family and Social Services
Offering family support services, parenting workshops, counseling, domestic violence prevention programs, and initiatives to strengthen family bonds and promote healthy relationships within the African descent community.
Newcomer and Settlement Program
Newcomer and Settlement Program
African Descent Ontario (AdSON) has established a comprehensive Newcomer and Settlement Program aimed at assisting immigrants, refugees, and individuals of African descent as they transition to life in Ontario. This program is rooted in AdSON’s mission to support the holistic integration and empowerment of newcomers.
Community Empowerment and Economic Development
Community Empowerment and Economic Development
Providing resources, training, and support for entrepreneurship, job skills development, financial literacy, and economic empowerment initiatives aimed at improving the socio-economic status of individuals of African descent and building thriving communities.