ABOUT AFRICAN REFUGE

African Refuge is a community-based program that promotes and develops crucial linkages between the African immigrant and refugee community, underserved families and main-stream social service providers in New York City. Through our Community Drop-In Center, African Refuge provides outreach and education, information and referral services, and family and youth support programs for refugees, immigrants and underserved populations in Staten Island. We are a program of Refuge, Inc., community based project of the International Trauma Studies Program. We aspire to create a space where youth can develop to the fullest potential - a space where family and youth may be empowered to help themselves. Our goal is to make a difference in the life of every family and youth that come through our doors.