Our Mission, Vision & Values
Guiding Principles That Empower and Uplift Our Community
Strategic Priorities 2023 – 2026
CAFCAN will focus on ensuring that staff, clients, community, and funders have a united understanding of CAFCAN’s role, responsibilities, and priorities to support more effective, efficient, and timely service delivery.
Our Mission
Caribbean African Canadian Social Services provides holistic, culturally responsive and affirming services from an Africentric perspective to enrich Caribbean African Canadian communities across Canada.
our Vision
To be a leader in providing social services that support the elimination of anti-Black racism and other systemic and structural inequalities in Caribbean African Canadian communities across Canada.
Our Values
Equitable Access to Services
We ensure everyone, regardless of cultural, racial, gender identification, or individual differences, has equal access to the services they need to thrive.
Human Dignity & Respect
We value each person as a unique individual with the right to be respected and accepted.
Integrity & Dedication
We maintain high moral and ethical standards in all our dealings, committed to transparency and accountability.
Advocacy for Social Justice
We stand up for what is right and just, advocating for social justice with courage, honesty, and integrity.
Professional Excellence & Commitment
We are dedicated to continuous learning and development, striving for professional excellence in all our services.
Partnership, Teamwork & Collaboration
In the spirit of Ujima, we recognize the strengths and resources within our community and partner with families and individuals to improve their well-being.
Accomplishing Our Mission:
CAFCAN is a culturally responsive organization committed to supporting people who self-identify as Caribbean African Canadian, to meet their mental health and other social service needs.
- Providing a broad range of services and supports to children, youth, and families that are influenced by Africentric values and principles – “MA’AT, NGUZO SABA.”
- Advancing community initiatives that focus on the elimination of anti-black racism and other systemic and structural inequalities.
- Partnering with other community-based entities that provide programs and services based on Africentric values and principles.
