About UAC
United African Congress, Inc. is a not-for-profit membership organization in United States with its national headquarters based in New York City and branches in states of Georgia, Ohio, California, and Connecticut.
Founded in 1998, the UAC is an umbrella organization representing the interests of over (four) 3.0 million continental African residing in the United States. UAC’s operations are guided by the Constitution and By-Laws embedded in the heritage and culture steeped in the hearts of people of African descent. It is generally considered that any person born in Africa and/or with one or more family lineage born on the continent of Africa to be a person of African descent, or part of African Diaspora - the 6th region of the African Union.
Mission Statement:
In accordance with its Constitution, the purposes for which the United African Congress is organized are charitable, educational, scientific, and cultural with specific objectives:
1. To unify Continental Africans in an effort to build capacity and empower them in the Americas and in their homelands in Africa
2. To preserve and promote the image, heritage and culture of the continent of Africa
3. To promote African affairs in the Americas
4. To alleviate the cultural and social difficulties encountered by Continental Africans and to facilitate their settlements as law abiding people
5. To promote democracy and good governance in Africa and lend support to all legitimate causes that would benefit Africa
6. To engage in any lawful activities for the purpose of raising funds for the organization in order to achieve its stated objectives
7. To facilitate and promote enduring relationships between Africa and people of goodwill in the areas of trade, arts, and culture, technology, science, education and healthcare
8. To encourage and promote the transfer of technology in Africa while building its capacity for sustainable economic growth and development
UAC & UN Millennium Development Awards:
Each year, the UAC gives Millennium Development Awards, based on the UN’s Millennium Development Goals. The awards honor African leaders who have made exceptional progress in promoting the public welfare, democracy, and human rights
