African Youth & Community Organization

AYCO's mission is to settle the past, engage the present, and hope for the future.

Founded in 2009, African Youth & Community Organization (AYCO) is a culturally specific, community-based nonprofit organization led by and for the East African immigrant and refugee community in the Portland Metropolitan Area.

Ways We Can Help

AYCO strives to strengthen a sense of cultural identity within immigrant communities while also enhancing capacity toward integration and hope for the future.

  • Academic Support & Tutoring
  • Leadership Training
  • Athletic Programs
  • Mentorship
  • Field Trips
  • Environmental Literacy
  • Scholarships
  • ESL Classes
  • Parent Groups
  • Cultural Bridge Support
  • Help Navigating Healthcare & Insurance System
  • Help with Disability Resources & Challenges
  • Mental Health Support & Healing
  • Rental Assistance

Being a part of this wonderful organization and working with our dedicated team has meant so much. Every day we see how much AYCO is making a difference in the lives of our youth and community.

– Jamal Dar, Founder & Executive Director

News / Blog

Founder & Executive Director Jamal Dar signs off on new Dream Center

November 9, 2022

AYCO will hold a Youth, Violence and Community Healing Event on Nov. 5th – Speakers, Panel Discussion & Youth Seminars

October 18, 2022

AYCO’s first fundraiser Building Roots was a very successful night

October 3, 2022
Back to School 2022

AYCO students are back in School!

September 9, 2022
Summer Programs

Successful Summer Youth Intern Programs

September 4, 2022
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Events

Upcoming Events

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Newsletter

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AYCO Newsletter November 2022

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Awareness

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Awareness – November 2022

Awareness October

Awareness – October 2022

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