About us
Our story
The founding of the African Family Holistic Health Organization was inspired by a deep commitment to positively changing the lives of the African community in Portland in 2014.
With a history of four years dedicated to community organizing and direct service work within Portland's vibrant African community, our passionate community health workers observed the pressing issues of social isolation, limited self-empowerment, and the underrepresentation of Swahili-speaking families, especially African women.
Driven to make a meaningful impact, we set out to address these challenges with the unwavering dedication to relationships and compassion that defines our organization.
Vision
Our vision is to build a thriving African Diaspora community in Oregon, where the intricate tapestry of societal connections and deep-rooted issues are thoughtfully addressed. Our trauma-informed, systems-thinking approach, deeply rooted in popular education and Polyvagal Theory, aims to foster a future defined by equitable connections, unwavering resilience, and holistic health flourishing within our community.
Mission
We create equitable connections, resilience, and holistic health within the African diaspora community. We utilize a trauma-informed, systems-thinking approach firmly grounded in popular education and Polyvagal Theory to achieve this. Our work empowers, trains, and connects African families, enhancing their physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.
Our Team
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Joy Mulumba
Executive Director
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Carmine Marotta
Deputy Director of Operations
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Marianne Mulumba
Human Resources Specialist
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Joyce Sadi
Bookkeeper & Administrative Assistant