The Community Development Unit (CDU) is excited to share our continued commitment to community capacity building, and to make 2025 a year of growth and impactful engagement, building upon the strong foundations AHC has established with diverse grassroot groups and ethno-cultural communities across Edmonton and beyond.
Over the past several years, the AHC CDU has fostered meaningful relationships with new immigrant community members from diverse communities from Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Central America. Our dedicated team, though small, has achieved remarkable success in connecting with and supporting a growing number of Alberta based grassroot groups, including members of community associations of Tajikistan, Belarussian, Senegalese, Japanese, and Ugandan communities in the Greater Edmonton area, among others.
Ugandan community showcasing their music & traditional instrumentsThis year, we are expanding our outreach, providing vital support such as resource connection, mentorship in proposal writing, and assistance with activity planning. We are thrilled that several community groups will be prepared to apply for the AHC Seed Grant in March in a meeting with the AHC Community Development Review Committee (CDAC). The CDAC plays a crucial role in reviewing and approving proposals for community-led initiatives.
2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year for the AHC CDU and the communities we serve. We have planned a lineup of engaging events like Communities of Practice (CoPs), Building Inclusive Community – 4th Annual Forum, and AHC's CDAC Meetings, along with continued efforts to build new connections and provide support to more equity-deserving community-based grassroot groups. Our definitive goal remains to build a healthier, vibrant, and inclusive community for all societies across Alberta.
Lebanese community dances to their traditional tunes Belarussians celebrate traditional ChristmasIn the coming months, we will be sharing inspiring stories of success, highlighting challenges mitigated through community capacity building initiatives, and showcasing innovative initiatives led by committed community leaders. These stories will demonstrate the positive change happening within their respective communities and the power of collaborative action.
As we enter a new year, the AHC Community Development Unit (CDU) is excited to share our continued commitment to community capacity building, to make 2025 a year of growth and impactful engagement, building upon the strong foundations AHC has established with diverse grassroots groups and ethno-cultural communities across Alberta.
