
WEST AFRICAN COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE
Service that Matters...
WACC members serve on five committees that address cultural issues, education, workforce development, human services, and community-building networks. Within this framework, the members in WACC strive to serve a broad range of closely interrelated challenges that face the West African community in Fairfax county.
With WACC as a partner, we provide direct services that benefit constituents of West African descent. Referals come to WACC and services are provided by individual member-organizations within the collaborative. These services include:

WACC is also sponsors various grassroots community events that engage the African community to encourage and create cultural engagement in our neighborhoods. Events we've supported in the past include:
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West African Community Forum (Fairfax County)
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Baffour Soccer Tournament Fundraiser
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GTJ's College Summer Program
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Various outreach presentations at local churches and civic groups
The collaborative, through it’s specialized programming, educates and provides workshops to adults and youth. Programs include:
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Interpretation Services for Job seekers
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Cultural & Social programming for youth
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youth empowerment & leadership workshops
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Resume & mock interview workshops
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College Admissions Prep Programs
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Financial Aid Counseling
WACC receives many requests and inquiries from members in the community, faith-based groups, and county agencies to provide, facilitate, and organize workshops that address the needs of the African community. Our efforts include:
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Interpretation Services
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Heathcare education and enrollment
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Cultural sensitivity training
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Mental health education & advocacy
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County resource navigation


