by Prince Afram
Name of organisation: Ghanaian Association of Ottawa
Mandate, mission and/or objectives of organisation:
The Ghanaian Association of Ottawa (GAO) is a non-profit community organization representing Ghanaians residing in the National Capital Region of Canada (NCR). The GAO is committed to organising Ghanaians socially, culturally and democratically in order to promote the collective needs of Ghanaians in the Ottawa-Gatineau area.
Our mandate includes:
- Organizing social activities for members.
- Initiating and undertaking programs and activities of interest to the Youth.
- Promoting a positive image of Ghanaians in the Ottawa-Gatineau community.
- Helping and supporting, where possible, members of the Association in times of emergency.
- Cooperating with other Ghanaian organizations in supporting developmental projects in Ghana.
Eligibility for membership:
Membership to the GAO is open to anyone residing in the National Capital Region; however only those members who are of Ghanaian descent can hold elected office.
Past, current and future programs and projects:
Past programs: Ghana Language School
Current programs: Scholarship program, Social events (Independence Day Event, Ghana Fest, and Holiday Party), Workshops for the youth. Our annual summer festival, Ghana Fest, will be held on July 16, 2016 at Brewer Park across from Carleton University.
Future programs: Youth Mentorship Program, International Student Transition program, and re-instating Language School.
Members of current Executive Committee:
Mr. Bismark Otoo – President
Mrs. Dinah Boadi – Vice President
Mr. Samuel Laryea – Tresurer
Mr. Eddie Ameh – Secretary
Mr. Prince Afram – Director, Membership Affairs
Mr. Michael Sakyi – Director, Events & Social Affairs
Contact info:
Website – www.gao-ago.com
Email – [email protected] or [email protected]
About the writer
Prince Afram is Director of Membership Affairs, Ghanaian Association of Ottawa
Copyright Black Ottawa Scene
Would your organization be able to help verify a family. It’s a lot to ask but I don’t know why I am so attracted to her after what she did. It’s her mom and 4 other children. People say invest?, Well I’ll invest in these 6 people to make a better world. They live in Tamale and she says there poor. Father left and has another family. Daughter mother work at the market, 19 yr old man, 15 yr old female and 8 yr old twins, boy girl, all black African.
I don’t want to be scammed again and as a 57 yr old white scottish Canadian male. Talk about opposite. I want to bring them here but. I will try to meet her in Accra. I anyone can help, please do. 613-453-5595. Thanks so much for reading
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Hi, please where are you located. I am a newcomer to Canada