Afripride Women Co-op
Discovering the Power of Rotating Savings & Credit Associations (ROSCAs) opens the door for Afro-Canadian women to build financial resilience, access capital, and transform their entrepreneurial dreams into sustainable realities.
Unite, Invest and Thrive
By joining Afripride Women Co-op, Afro-Canadian women can access vital financial resources, support systems, and educational opportunities to drive individual and community growth.
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Discovering the Power of Rotating Savings & Credit Associations (ROSCAs)
– We are a federally registered cooperative that aims to leverage ROSCAs to empower Afro-Canadian women with the goal of uniting and empowering ourselves through investing, sharing knowledge, and providing social support.
– Our mission is to promote the socio-economic self-empowerment of Afro-Canadian women, an equity-deserving group, through culturally aligned economic alternatives.
– We envision a future where Afro-Canadian women cooperatives stand as pillars of strength, driving positive change and contributing significantly to their communities.
What We Do
Empowerment
We work together as Afro-Canadian women to achieve financial stability and independence by leveraging ROSCAs and other funding opportunities for members to access capital for entrepreneurial ventures. This empowers our members to start or expand small businesses and transform their ideas into sustainable, income-generating opportunities.
Cooperative-Based Entrepreneurial Collaboration
We promote wealth-building through personal investment, collective investments and partnerships that strengthen business initiatives. Members share resources, ideas, and opportunities, fostering a culture of collaboration. Our mentorship and networking programs further support entrepreneurial and professional growth by providing guidance and linking women to valuable connections.
Accumulating Savings
We provide a structured, community-based system that enables women to save both collectively and individually. These pooled resources help cover unexpected expenses, emergencies, and future financial goals.
Financial Literacy Training
We conduct workshops on essential financial concepts including budgeting, saving, investing, and debt management to equip members with the knowledge needed to make confident, informed financial decisions.