Who We Are
The African Alliance of Rhode Island promotes unity within the African Communities in Rhode Island, advocates for the rights of Africans in RI, and educates the American public about Africa, while elevating the profile of the continent and facilitating linkages between Americans and Africans.
AARI was established formally in 2004 and is governed by an 11 member volunteer Board of Directors. AARI seeks to promote and celebrate the African culture while tackling the challenges facing the African communities in Rhode Island. AARI works with the state, city agencies and existing organizations within the communities.
For many years, Rhode Island has been home to many from the continent of Africa. Today, there are over 75 thousands Africans from 40 African countries living in Rhode Island.
What We Do
The mission of the African Alliance of Rhode Island (AARI) is to promote unity within the African Communities in Rhode Island, advocate for the rights of Africans in Rhode Island, and educate the American public about Africa, AARI supports and benefits agricultural producers, while evaluating the profile of the continent and facilitating linkages between Americans and Africans.
Established formally in 2004 to provide assistance to the growing number of African immigrants and refugees settling in RI. AARI is a leading provider and community collaborator in offering, health and nutrition education, culturally- appropriate fresh crops, literacy and youth programs and facilitating access to resources that promote self-sufficiency.
Part of our work is done at Bami Farm in Johnston, RI. We have leased farmland to provide plots of land for African immigrants to grow. Currently, we have 14 farmers growing fresh, diverse produce for their families and to be sold at many markets throughout the year.
Details
| (401) 331-5535 | |
| jokolawole@gmail.com | |
| Julius Kolawole | |
| Director | |
| https://africanallianceri.org/ |
