The name NDAEGBOMEI is a word taken from one of the tribal languages (Mende) in the Mano River countries of West Africa (Sierra Leone, Liberia & Guinea) – and it means ‘FAMILY HELP’
Between 2001 – 2010, Queensland – Australia received appreciable number of migrants with the humanitarian visa and majority were on family reunion. To support these families with their relatives smooth resettlement, we formed this group to visit families with new arrivals and to give assistance for their speedy integration into the Australian society.
Quickly, we saw the need of working as a closed community and started holding meetings rotationally in homes to know each other better. We quickly saw the benefits of these meeting, as it addresses: social isolation among members, the benefit of inculcating our cultures to our children, and improvements to our domestic and cultural life styles.
Today, the organisation has grown beyond incorporating only community members and new migrants to a fully registered Not-For-Profit Organisation that incorporates people from diverse nationalities and cultural backgrounds. We embark on philanthropic activities for both our members and the community
OUR VISION: A community where every person’s basic needs are met
OUR MISSION: To provide the enabling environment where individuals’ basic needs are met in dignity and respect
As a philanthropic association, we plan, embark and foster activities for the benefit of our members & the wider community. Our beneficiaries include::
- Our members
- The elderly
- Youths
- Children
- Single Parents, and
- New arrivals to Australia.
OUR AIMS & OBJECTIVES:
- Promote & provide support
- Promote the Mende culture
- Foster social & cultural interaction among members
- Abolish domestic violence
- Provide Moral & Financial support
- Foster fraternity with other CBOs, GOs & NGOs,
- Encourage and promote youth activities
THINGS THAT VIOLATE OUR PRINCIPLES:
- Tribalism
- Racism
- Gender segregation
- Domestic violence
WE ARE NOT A:
- Tribal fanatic or national group
- Political organisation
- Religious entity, or
- Racial group
WE BELIEVE IN:
- GOD
- Godly Principles
- Family Unity
- Togetherness
- Rendering Assistance
