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DDGF: About Us

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Changing Lives, Making a Difference!

DDGF is dedicated to fostering socially inclusive environments that empower diverse youth, seniors, and women by providing them with access to both technical and soft skills. Our organization's success is intricately linked to our overarching vision of cultivating a society where every individual, irrespective of race or social background, has the opportunity to continuously enhance their capabilities.

In line with this mission, we extend our support further by offering back-to-school tutoring programs specifically tailored for children and youth hailing from Black and visible minority communities.
Through these initiatives, we aim to break down barriers, promote diversity, and create pathways for equitable opportunities. . .

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  • Mentoring Progs.

  • Promoting Diversity

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DDGF: Our Mission Statement

The DreamMakers Diverse Group Foundation Mission Statement are as follows:

  • To Empower diverse youth, seniors, and women through access to technical and soft skills.
  • To fosters socially inclusive environments via tailored back-to-school tutoring programs for children and youth in Black and visible minority communities, as well as underserved neighborhoods.
  • To break barriers and create equitable opportunities in education and skill development.
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DDGF: Our Vision

The Dreammakers Diverse Group Foundation envisions a society where every individual, regardless of race or social background, has the opportunity to continuously enhance their capabilities. We strive to cultivate a community where diversity is celebrated, barriers are dismantled, and pathways to success are open to all.

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2025

MUSIC. DANCE. FOOD. FASHION

The Welland Afro-Caribbean Festival offers a unique opportunity to experience the rich and diverse cultures of Africa and the Caribbean. You can expect to see colorful costumes, hear infectious rhythms, taste exotic flavors, and learn about the history and traditions of these regions' and much more viz:

  • Family-Friendly Fun
  • Mouth-Watering Cuisine
  • Unforgettable Live Performances
  • Explosive African & Caribbean Cultures .
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Back-to-School Mentoring Program

The DDGF back-to-school tutoring program is specifically tailored for children and youths from black and visible minority communities, as well as those residing in underserved neighborhoods; as they prepare to return to school after the summer break. We offer: .

  • Tutoring & mentoring services
  • Provision of school supplies, and more.
    • Through these initiatives, we aim to break down barriers, promote diversity, and create pathways for equitable opportunities in education and skill development
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Inspiration & Impact

For a Community of diverse people

Technical & Soft Skills

For diverse youths, seniors, and women

Tutoring Programs

For youths in Black and visible minority communities

It’s important to have events that are diverse

I learned about the festival through social media and decided to check it out with friends Lisa Headley and Shae Mo. The food, Art, and cultural performance and the fashion show totally blown me away! First ever in Welland!

Donika Jones

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A vibrant debut in the Niagara Region

We are excited to experience this unique and culturally rich festival and wish them continued success

Johnny Thomas

Executive Director Welland Downtown BIA

This makes us feel like we’re part of the community

I was confused on what to purchase and what to eat either so many varieties of colourful culinary display! Looking forward to our city having this festival next year!

Naomi

Another organizer of the event.
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The Welland Afro-Caribbean Festival

. . . showcasing the beauty and diversity of African and Caribbean culture in the Niagara Region.

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Presentation for Black History Month

This Multicultural Presentation for Black History Month focused on community engagement & diversity.

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    Back-to-school Tutoring Programs: Specifically tailored for children & youth hailing from Black and visible minority communities, as well as those residing in underserved neighborhoods
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    Education & Skill Development: Breaking down barriers, promoting diversity, and creating pathways for equitable opportunities in education and skill development.
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    Afro-Carribean Festival:Infusing Culture and Community through Music, Dance, Food &Fashion and showcasing the beauty and diversity of African and Caribbean culture in the Niagara Region.
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    Technical and Soft Skills: Fostering socially inclusive environments that empower diverse youth, seniors, and women by providing them with skills.
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Working together to bring out the Best in Others

Meet Our Volunteers

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Chico Kambo

Event Co-ordinator/CEO, DreamMakers Ent. & DDGF
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Mentor/CEO, Pencil Caribbean Cuisine/Team Leader WACF
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E. Myles Azu-Odonkor

Social Media/Team Member/CEO, Black Body Curve
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Wendy Smith-Walker

C.E.O,Wendy L’artisane Fashion School/Volunteer

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