NAMSA launches Olatunji Prize for Arts & Culture
Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo emerged winner of the inaugural edition of the Olatunji Prize for African
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Connecting people, promoting culture, advocating for healthcare equity and providing the African diaspora community with critical services that help new immigrants adapt and thrive.
Who we are
The Nigerian American Multi-Service Association (NAMSA) is a non-profit organization based in Boston, MA. It is dedicated to promoting and preserving the culture and heritage of all people of Nigerian/African descent in the United States. We work to provide a supportive environment through education, networking opportunities and other services that help people adapt and thrive. We celebrate the contributions of Nigerian Americans in the United States and help new immigrants integrate better into the larger American society. We strive to leverage the transformative power of collective action to create solid partnerships that use advocacy and philanthropy to promote inclusive and lasting socio-economic progress in our community and beyond. NAMSA does not discriminate on the basis of creed, color, gender, gender expression, ethnicity, marital status, age or disability.
Our Programs
LEADERSHIP
NAMSA is led by a team of dedicated professionals whose expertise and experience drive our operation.
WOMEN OF AFRICA INITIATIVE
Women of Africa Initiative (WAFi) is a program for women in our community that fosters leadership, engagement, activism.
YOUTH ENGAGED IN SERVICE
Youth Engaged in Service (YES) is a youth development community empowerment program of NAMSA aimed at encouraging youth in communities of…
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