African Collaborative Network - ACN

We are pleased to welcome Esperance Abedi as Interim Director of the African Collaborative Network. As a nonprofit founder, business owner, and community leader, Esperance brings deep commitment to educational access, entrepreneurship, and economic opportunity for African communities and refugees. Her leadership experience—founding Sunga to support children’s education, graduating with honors from Western Michigan University, and serving in multicultural student leadership—will strengthen ACN’s day-to-day operations and deepen partner engagement.

I invite our community and partners in West Michigan to join us in supporting Esperance as she advances our mission across advocacy, education, economic empowerment, and cultural unity. Share your welcome messages, collaboration ideas, or questions below — and visit the full announcement to learn more.

ACN Welcomes Esperance Abedi as Interim Director The African Collaborative Network (ACN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Esperance Abedi as Interim Director.Esperance is a nonprofit founder, business owner, and community leader deeply committed to empowering African communities and refugees through education, entrepreneurship, and expand...

Ghana is coming to West Michigan 🇬🇭
March 3–7 at Princess African Cuisine🫕🫕
Honoring Ghana’s Independence and the spirit of resilience that continues to inspire generations🥳

Join us as we celebrate culture, community, and freedom✊🏽🥳

Thanks to our award honorees for your work and dedication to the African community of West Michigan. Les clayWest Michigan Welcome PlanCity of Grand Rapids Office of Equity and EngagementThe City of Grand RapidsTausi ZainaKentwood Community Churchty

Amazing show of unity & resolve at the Visioning 2025 luncheon yesterday, by the African community West Michigan. .Les clayWest Michigan Welcome PlanCity of Grand Rapids Office of Equity and EngagementTausi ZainaWest Michigan Asian American Association IncMichigan UnitedPrincess KonnehReouhidi Reuben NdjerareouMyra Maimoh MusicA Glimpse of AfricaHispanic Center of Western MichiganThe City of Grand RapidsMichigan Immigrant Rights Center

Recap of Day 1 at the

Huge thanks to our volunteers and our founder, Reouhidi Reuben Ndjerareou and the African Think Thank for rallying an incredible crew of volunteers to support the ACN at the NIIC!