Pan-African Community Development Initiative (CDI)

Bronx, NY

Pan-African Community Development Initiative, Inc. (“Pan-African CDI”) is a grassroots organization based in the South Bronx, whose purpose is to promote the economic advancement of low-income and immigrant communities in New York through economic programs, literacy, trainings and civic engagement.

Our work aims to build power in low-income and immigrant communities by establishing the Pan-African Federal Credit Union (Pan-African FCU), a community-run financial institution to develop capital for use in our communities for economic liberation and self-efficiency. The credit union would leverage the local cultural assets, building community capacity, creating jobs, inclusion and equity.

mission

Our mission is to facilitate the integration of immigrants in New York to American life by providing positive constructive programs for strengthening communities and promoting the ownership of local resources.