About Our Organization

Story About Us
Where it all began

Who We Are

The National African Student Association (NAFSA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit association founded by a group of passionate individuals who believe, like many, that anyone can make a positive impact on the African continent. Their main objective is to ensure that the young African generation living and/or studying abroad are able to receive the necessary resources and connections to easily succeed academically and professionally. This would then make it easier for them to help the African continent and its diaspora community advance economically, culturally and socially.

Our Vision

An organization that fosters the development of leaders who contribute to the economic, social, and cultural advancement of the African continent and its people in the diaspora. 

Our Mission

To function as a unifying body for collegiate African student organizations and to provide knowledge and resources for the academic, professional and cultural advancement of our members

How we will accomplish our mission

Our Objectives

Chapter Development

Provide educational and financial resources to help member chapters and individual members to enhance themselves and leverage their campus footprint

Career Development

Provide resources to help our members enhance their soft skills and find sustainable careers in and outside of the United States.

Cultural Awareness

Increase cultural awareness and help change the narrative about Africa and its people in the diaspora. Bridge the gap between the diaspora and continental Africans.

Transition Assistance

Provide resources to help members transition into and out of the collegiate environment and the United States.

Community Service

Connect our members to valuable opportunities to make an impact in their respective communities. Conduct projects as a unified nationwide group.

Unite The Society

Through our Chapter Development objective, we strive to ensure our member chapters are operating at a high level. This ensures the membership base becomes more connected and successful in developing meaningful relationships.

Making a Big Impact

Through our Community Service and Cultural Awareness objectives, we plan to ensure our communities, in the diaspora and on the continent, are developing economically, socially and culturally.

Capacity Building

Through our Career Development and Transition Assistance objectives, we work to ensure our members’ path to success is easier and more effective. This is regardless of the location they are based.

Why NAFSA?

Leading Local Chapters Across the U.S.

Join our community or start your chapter today at your local college or university.

Dedicated Leaders

Connect and learn from leaders locally and across the United States.

Focused support

Our staff and chapter leaders are available to work, guide, and connect you to the necessary resources needed to maximize your chances for persistence to graduation and beyond. 

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Want to get involved?

Apply for the National Executive Board Roles where you can execute national projects, network with high profile leaders, gain some financial support and grow your professional skills.