At the Togolese Community of Tampa, our mission is to forge strong bonds of friendship and brotherhood among the Togolese population in Tampa, Florida, and throughout the United States. We are dedicated to building and sustaining a vibrant community that embraces diversity, fosters cultural appreciation, and provides a supportive platform for personal and collective growth. tapestry.
The Togolese Community of Tampa envisions a united, empowered, and thriving population of Togolese immigrants, their families, and descendants across the Tampa region.
We envision abundant pathways to advancement and prosperity as professionals excel in industries, entrepreneurs build successful businesses fueled by innovation, and promising students attain new heights aided by academic support networks. Our cultural values around community, captivation, and determination drive collective and individual growth.
We envision collaborative, multicultural environments where the Togolese community builds warm connections with Tampa residents and other immigrant populations to foster positive social change. Our strengths and culture are elevated as we give back through impactful service.
Together, we can build a Togolese community embedded into Tampa’s diverse fabric while uplifting our distinct cultural heritage now and for decades to come.
- Create a welcoming space for Togolese immigrants to connect.
- Strengthening the bond of fraternity, solidarity, unity, and love in our community
- Providing moral and financial support to members as indicated in our Bylaws.
- Host regular social and cultural events that unite the community.
- Promote dynamic intergenerational friendship.
- Teach and celebrate Togolese music, dance, food, arts.s
- Offer language classes for native dialects
- Display elements of Togolese dress, crafts, and customs.
- Encouraging full integration of USA-born Togolese into our community.
- Provide career mentorship, employment information services.
- Support networking opportunities for professionals and businesses.
- Offer classes and lectures on personal growth and skills development.
- Promoting education, leadership, employment, and entrepreneurship.
- Challenging members to legally pursue and achieve their dreams.
- Guide community members in cultural adaptation challenges.
- Inform recent immigrants on processes and systems.
- Partner with other immigrant-focused organizations.
- Share Togolese arts, history, perspectives beyond our community.
- Collaborate on multicultural events that unite communities.
- Spotlight both the past and present richness of Togolese culture.