Who we are
Black Canadian Women In Action (BCW) In Action is a bilingual non-profit organization, committed to making a difference in the lives of black Canadian women and girls living in western Canada. BCW In Action’s vision is to promote Black Canadian Women and girls leadership in all sectors of society by building self-esteem, leadership and confidence through conferences, workshops, programs etc.
BCW In Action also promotes cultural activities specific to our communities, which gives a sense of belonging to black girls and women living in Canada. Our cultural activities include dance, poetry, art, music among many others. BCW In Action is the voice of Black Canadian Women and girls by creating bridges, partnerships and collaborations with other women organizations to advance the cause of black women and girls.
BCW in Action brings together business women and professionals and provides them opportunities to grow personally and professionally through advocacy, education, leadership, networking, skill building and economic empowerment programs and projects in Canada and around the world.
"We believe all women can embrace who they are,
can define their future, and can change the world".
BCW in Action
Our Mission
Empowering Black Canadian Women to explore, invest and exercise leadership in Canadian society and beyond.
Our Vision
Promote and engage in leadership of Black Canadian Women in all sectors of society.
Our Motto
Inspire, Empower and Engage with Confidence.
Our Purpose
Empowering minority black Canadian women and girls to relieve poverty in these communities for the purposed below:
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Advance education, by providing mentorship, programs around mental health and a bursary for young girls
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Empowerment, by tools to navigate the system and operating a microlending program for start-up businesses, and building strong communities through social enterprise which will facilitate their inclusion and increase their leadership in all sectors of activity.
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Relieving conditions associated with aging to individuals affected by these conditions by providing services as the activities to break isolation, shopping assistance transportation to medical appointments
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Advancing the public’s appreciation and promote awareness of the heritage of the African, The Caribbean and black culture in general by women providing African dance, painting, sculptures, spoken word, etc.
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