About – Afrique au Féminin

Afrique au Féminin (AAF) is a community center located in the heart of Parc-Extension, committed to supporting, empowering and integrating women, particularly those from immigrant backgrounds. Since its creation, the organization has stood out for its human, inclusive approach rooted in the daily reality of the women it supports.

AAF offers a safe and accessible space where every woman can find listening, information, support and development opportunities. Through its psychosocial services, trainings, employability workshops, community activities and advocacy actions, AAF contributes to strengthening the empowerment of women and improving their living conditions.

Afrique au Féminin’s mission is to support immigrant women in improving their living conditions and integrating them into Quebec.

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Women were accompanied to the resources and services tailored to their needs.

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Individual interventions allowed women to regain confidence and autonomy.

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Participants took part in our computer science courses

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Food baskets distributed

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Recovered food

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Families, promoting their financial security and inclusion.

Discover the major milestones that have shaped our history.

The birth of an idea

A group of professional women of African origin meets, driven by the desire to help immigrant women better integrate socially and economically.

1988

A first anchor

The City of Montreal offers premises in the Parc-Extension district. The center becomes a space of mutual aid and solidarity for the women of the neighborhood.

2000s

A place of inspiration

The center is a community pillar, offering support, accompaniment and a space for growth for women and their families.

1986

Incorporation

Afrique au Féminin officially becomes a non-profit organization (NPO).

1990

Openness to all

Faced with growing cultural diversity, Africa as a Woman is expanding its mission to welcome all women, regardless of their origins, languages or religions.

Today