Our Mission
The mission of the African Alliance of Rhode Island (AARI) is to promote unity within the African Communities in Rhode Island, advocate for the rights of Africans in Rhode Island, and educate the American public about Africa, AARI supports and benefits agricultural producers, while evaluating the profile of the continent and facilitating linkages between Americans and Africans.
Established formally in 2004 to provide assistance to the growing number of African immigrants and refugees settling in RI. AARI is a leading provider and community collaborator in offering, health and nutrition education, culturally- appropriate fresh crops, literacy and youth programs and facilitating access to resources that promote self-sufficiency.

Meet Our Board
Julius Kolawole
Willie Borkai
Simon Goudiaby
Ahuma Adodaji
Raphael Okelola
Jim Vincent
Mak Falayi
John Oghene
Janelle Amoako
Our Funders
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
RIDOW
NHPRI
Island Foundation
Champlin Foundation
Haymarket
RI Foundation
Pawtucket Credit Union
RI Council for the Humanities
New England Grassroots Environmental Fund
Dexter Donation
UNFI
BCBS
DEM: Specialty Crop
NRCS
USDA
volunteers & committee members
Ron Crosson
Althea Graves
Joe Casoli
Marlin Morales
Alenjandra Monogoe
Arthur Johnson
Patricia Reaves
Willie Borkai
Norma Hardy
Aneesha Cameron
Adriana Vargas
Tara Girshick
John & Holly Howard
Betty Johnson