About Us
Ackee Tree is an organisation dedicated to improving the socio-economic position of Afrikan descent people, particularly those with connections to the Caribbean.
Initially started in 2003 as BACUSA, the name was changed to Ackee Tree and the organisation re-launched in 2005. Ackee Tree’s s focus, when first established, was to assist Jamaicans and their descendants to improve their quality of life.
Since then Ackee Tree has widened its perspective and focused its mission on “Nation Building”. Our logo has been modified to incorporate the West Afrikan Adinkra symbol Nkonsonkonson (“chain link”), a symbol of unity and human relations; also a reminder that in unity there is strength.
Our mission is “to lobby, campaign and make representation so as to achieve improved quality of life for people of Afrikan descent.
Ackee Tree’s Aims & Objectives |
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Act as a catalyst, to foster nation building through community development. |
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Ensure the needs and concerns of our community are included in the wider policy agenda. |
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Identify and develop potential leaders, particularly young people. |
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Promote positive images of Afrikan descentant people. |
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Network with other groups, organisations and individuals who support Ackee Tree’s mission. |
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Apply the collective energy, strengths and resources of the community towards social, political and economic advancement |
Ackee Tree is able to achieve its mission through collaboration, with other agencies and with the commitment of a dedicated group of volunteers. Members of Ackee Tree also make a small monthly contribution to the organisation, to cover basic administration. We do not receive public funds. Individuals who support Ackee Tree’s mission sometimes make one-off donations. Donations, weather in cash or in kind, are always welcomed.