501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Montgomery County, MD

A welcoming hand for Francophone Africans in Montgomery County

We help African immigrants — especially French-speaking families — learn English, access essential services, and build stable, independent lives in the United States. Welcomed in French and in English.

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2,985+
people supported since 2021
2
languages — we welcome you in French and English
5
connected areas in our Integration Pathway
Our mission

Helping every family thrive and fully belong

The Francophone Africans Alliance is a community-based nonprofit serving African immigrants in and around Montgomery County, with a special focus on families from French-speaking African countries. We offer culturally responsive support that helps newcomers overcome early challenges and move toward long-term independence.

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“Francophone Africans Alliance strives to help African immigrants in and around Montgomery County thrive and become fully integrated into American society.”
— Our mission
Our approach

The Integration Pathway

Five connected areas of life that carry families from arrival and uncertainty toward confidence, independence, and full participation.

An English class celebrating with their certificates FAA volunteers out in the community Participants working through paperwork at an FAA workshop Participants receiving certificates of achievement FAA volunteers gathered together after a community clean-up
  1. Step 1 of 5

    Language

    English literacy and conversation classes that build the skills for daily life, work, and community.

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  2. Step 2 of 5

    Services

    Information and referrals that connect families to food, housing, health coverage, education, and more.

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  3. Step 3 of 5

    Systems

    Step-by-step help to navigate schools, health insurance, banking, and housing in the United States.

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  4. Step 4 of 5

    Employment

    Resume writing, interview prep, and credential guidance on the way to meaningful work.

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  5. Step 5 of 5

    Stability

    Building the confidence, independence, and community connection for a lasting life here.

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How it works

Getting help is simple

1

Reach out

Call, email, or fill out our short form — in French or in English, as you prefer.

2

We listen

We take the time to understand your situation and your goals.

3

We connect you

We guide you to the right program, resource, or partner organization.

Voices from our community

In their own words

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Our community

This is what it looks like

English classes, community clean-ups, cultural celebrations — real moments from the families and volunteers who make the FAA.

Events

Upcoming classes, workshops & gatherings

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Your support changes lives

Every gift and every volunteer hour helps a family learn, settle in, and thrive.