About Us

Ethiopian Community of BC  is a registered non profit organization  that aims to relieve poverty among refugees, asylum seekers and migrants ( particularly but not exclusively of Ethiopian origin) by the provision of information, advice and guidance on welfare benefits, housing, immigration, education and training, health related issues :

Our strategic vision is to be the leading organization in advancing the social integration of migrants, refugees and asylum seekers in British Columbia and Canada

becoming a leading organization that facilitates, advances and supports the full economic, social and cultural integration of refugees and asylum seekers.

becoming a leading organization that advocates and lobby on their behalf so that their problems are understood and action is taken to address these.

narrowing the gap between neglected and socially excluded people  who are mainly from the refugee community

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Ethiopian Community
of BC
Mission  Statement

The Ethiopian Community
of British Columbia is a
non-profit organization which
attempts to address issues
related to resettlement,
integration and development of
heritage important to Ethiopians
living in British Columbia. Any
person of Ethiopian origin who
supports this mission and who
resides in British Columbia can
become a member. In addition
to its general mission, the
community also strive:

* To organize and unite
Ethio-Canadians toward
building a strong community
capable of providing beneficial
services to its members

* To promote tolerance and
co-operations among members
and project the same to other
communities.

* To work coherently with
governmental and institutions to
advance the cause of the
community