APARA - American Pan-African Relief Agencies, Inc.

APARA has benefited greatly from the work and efforts of volunteers since its inception. It is these generous and selfless people who have made it possible for APARA to provide services. They number in the hundreds and some have come to New York from as far as California and Atlanta. To this long list of hard-working and capable people, APARA says "Thank You and a Job Well Done".

Executive Director Omokha expressing appreciation to two volunteers who came from California to help APARA

APARA is especially grateful to those volunteers who participated in our efforts to help Pan-African immigrants affected by the September 11th World Trade Center tragedy (see photo gallery). We want our volunteers to know that the people you have helped really appreciate your services to this organization.

APARA programs where volunteers are needed are many. We will continue to build and extend services to the Pan-African immigrant community in the United States as we have done since our inception. APARA continues to press on with its efforts to assist those affected by disasters around the World, with a current focus to raise funds for the APARA Programs and Services described in these pages. APARA are also committed to address the ongoing problems caused by other crisis situations in the Pan African regions, such as the HIV/AIDS epidemic, the growing numbers of AIDS orphans and vulnerable children and the needs of refugees and victims of intertribal wars and conflicts.

To carry out these commitments, APARA seeks volunteers with a desire to help us in our mission. Especially needed are those who have administrative, social service, medical, advertising, fund raising and other skills and expertise. You can make a difference and change the World by volunteering to work with APARA to improve the quality of our services to those in need. Please, volunteer today for APARA by sending us a descriptive profile or resume stating your skills, expertise and areas of interest. Submit either by email to Info@apara.org or by mail to P.O. Box 1626 (Triboro Station), New York, NY, 10035.

APARA is a member of the Volunteer Match program which can be seen here or by clicking on the link on the left side of this page.

Your generous donations to help those in need can be made by credit card or e-check online through our secure website, or by regular mail using this form. We also welcome non-financial donations of medical, educational, computer and other supplies. Please tell us about your non-financial contribution using this form. All donations will be gratefully acknowledged for tax purposes.