The GOWN: African Scholars Awards is organized by the African Alumni Association
Core Values
VISION
To mobilize diaspora educated African Alumni and foster a culture of giving back through leadership, mentorship, community service, and other contributions.
MISSION
To build a sustainable, reliable community of African leaders in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and beyond.
VALUES
- We identify, recognize, and reward African excellence
- We acknowledge, develop, and promote African talent
- We recruit, negotiate, and connect African professionals to reputable organizations
- We advocate for refugees and immigrants of African descent
- We care, foster, and support African mental wellbeing
- We advocate for gender equality and women empowerment
- We mentor youth and encourage immersion into learning Ubuntu leadership philosophies to foster inclusive excellence
- We encourage the learning of African Indigenous languages to boost confidence among first generation immigrants and their children
ABOUT US
WHO WE ARE
The African Alumni Association is a registered not-for-profit organization. We are a team of dedicated volunteers serving purposefully to enrich our community. The Association is here for you. We work hard to be a resource for our community. Have ideas about how we could do that better? Join our Team!
WHAT WE DO
We organize regular Influencers Forums featuring accomplished University of Toronto alumni and other established community members who are willing to share their career trajectories with our community. Priority is often given to members of the African diaspora.
GET INVOLVED!
We are always looking for volunteers to help us serve our community better. Are you an African alumni, community member, or student? Have you been helped before and would like to pay it forward? Join us!
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We are dedicated to improving the lives of those in our community. Your contribution today helps us make a difference.
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Announcement
Welcome!
The GOWN: African Scholars Awards is scheduled for Friday, September 19, 2025. It will be held at Massey College from 3pm to 6pm.