Commissions & Their Activities

1. LAW & POLITCS

Counsels the management board of the Council on legal matters Works out legal opinions on legal problems that affect the council or its members Undertakes political lobbying in the Swiss communal, cantonal and national political arena Coordinates other efforts in local and regional levels

2. MEDIATION & CONFLICT RESOLUTION

Composed mostly of elderly and experienced Africans and Swiss friends of Africa. Internal organ of conflict management in the African community
Mediates conflicts and offers proposals for solutions within the African community. Mediates conflicts and offers proposals for solutions between the community and the Swiss authorities and other instances or with other communities. Organizes workshops and seminars on mediation and conflict management Coordinate other efforts in local and regional levels

3. CULTURE, YOUTH & SPORTS

In charge of social, cultural, youth and sportive activities
Promotes the development of African talents in cultural and sportive events
Promotes African culture in Switzerland
Organization of African festivals , exhibitions and events to showcase African culture Coordinate youth activities other efforts in local and regional levels

4. ECONOMY & FINANCE

In charge of financial affairs of the council like Bookkeeping and Controlling. Counsels on the available opportunities in the job market and possible future trends. Organizes fund raising for the projects, activities and events of the council Elaborate projects of social and economic integration for the African Diaspora Elaborate developmental projects for Africa
Coordinate other efforts in local and regional levels

5. INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION

The organ of the spokesperson of the council Coordinates communication with the outside world Takes care of building the public image of the council Prepares press statements on matters that affect the African community and Africa Membership mobilization and consolidation for the council Coordinate other local and regional African communication outlets

6.  EMPOWERMENT AND CAPACITY BUILDING

In charge of empowerment and capacity building of the African community of Switzerland. Promotes the development of African talents in Switzerland
Counsels on available opportunities to acquire knowledge and possible future trends. Seeks to improve the economic integration and job possibility of the African community. Diagnoses the problems of empowerment and capacity building Proposes solutions to such problems
Organizes workshops and seminars on empowerment and capacity building Coordinate other efforts in local and regional levels

7. EDUCATION & HEALTH

Investigates and searches for problems touching the African community in the areas of education and health.  Presents possible solutions to health and education problems of the African Diaspora Works in close collaboration avec AIDS HILFE Schweiz Remain in regular contacts with communal, cantonal and federal authorities in charge of education and health.
Organize workshops and seminars to raise awareness and educate on education and health issues in the Black community Coordinate other efforts in local and regional levels