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AKWAABA QC is a nonprofit organization focused on providing services to immigrants, refugees, migrants and asylum seekers through its unique Community Navigators model.

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About Us

AKWAABA QC was founded based on the Community Navigator Model. The Community navigators are individuals from the community trained to disseminate trustworthy and accurate information and connect our immigrant population with essential resources.

They also provide invaluable outreach, education, document preparation, naturalization assistance and much more to the Quad Cities' many ethnic communities.

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Upcoming Events

Citizenship Workshop
Workshop
15 MAY

Citizenship Workshop

Free workshop to help with citizenship application and preparation.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Community Center
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Our Whys

We Are Immigrants

Because we are immigrants ourselves who share the same linguistic and cultural backgrounds of the community we serve.

We Understand

Because we understand our immigrant communities' struggles because we have walked in their shoes too.

We Care

Because we care about our immigrant communities and provide them with the resources they need to better navigate the Quad Cities.

We Speak Your Language

Because we are immigrants who speak the languages spoken by our immigrant community - 15 languages among our navigators.

Our Impact

2,200+
Individuals Helped
Since July 2023
8
Community Navigators
15
Languages Spoken
20+
Community Partners

Services We Provide

  • Linkage to Care
  • Public Benefit Navigation
  • Housing Assistance
  • Immigration Assistance
  • Insurance Assistance
  • Interpretation & Translation
  • Asylum Process Support
  • Citizenship Information
  • Job Search Assistance
  • Transportation Assistance
  • DMV Assistance
  • Legal Assistance Referrals

Letter from our CEO

I am an immigrant myself from Togo which is a small country located in West Africa. I moved to the United States in 2008 when I was 8 months pregnant with my first child.

I remember how hard it was for me to navigate the resources here which topped with language barrier. Being aware of the struggles our newcomers are facing and knowing that the language is the biggest barrier for their integration, I have decided to found AKWAABA QC.

AKWAABA QC which means "WELCOME QUAD CITIES" is a nonprofit organization led by immigrants who share the same linguistic and cultural background of the community they serve.

Therefore, I am asking everyone, including our community partners and legislators to join us on this effort because Together, We Can Make A Difference!

Thanks!
Nana Ouro-Agoro
Founder & CEO, AKWAABA QC

Letter from CEO

Success Stories

Budget Advocacy in Springfield 2025

AKWAABA QC took action at the Capitol Building in Springfield, advocating for continued funding to support our mission of helping the Quad Cities community.

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Meet Our Community Navigators

Silver Htoo

Silver Htoo

Thailand

English, Karen, Burmese

Silver moved to the US 16 years ago as a refugee. He is currently working at CHC as Community Health Worker Manager.

Satar Madjidi

Satar Madjidi

Benin

English, Yoruba, French

Satar moved to the US almost 5 years ago. He is currently working as Supervisor at Tyson Foods.

Baladjida Banassa

Baladjida Banassa

Togo

English, French, Ewe, Nawda

Baladjida moved to the US 5 years ago. He graduated from Midwest Technical Institute as an HVAC Technician.

Francis Adosi

Francis Adosi

Democratic Republic of Congo

English, French, Lingala

Francis moved to the US more than 4 years ago. He is currently working at World Relief as Director of Case Management.

Ayawa Fiawonou

Ayawa Fiawonou

Togo

French, English, Ewe

Ayawa moved to the United States 16 years ago. She joined AKWAABA as Community Navigator in September 2023.

Merci Ndahindwa

Merci Ndahindwa

Democratic Republic of Congo

Swahili, Kirundi, English, French, Kinyanwanda

Merci moved to the United States 5 years ago and joined AKWAABA QC as Community Navigator in November 2023.

Ameyo Amedeka

Ameyo Amedeka

Togo

French, English, Ewe

Ameyo moved to the United States a little over 1 year ago. She works at Smithfield and joined AKWAABA in November 2023.

Bayoumnina Bisska

Bayoumnina Bisska

Togo

French, English

Bayoumnina moved to the United States a little over 5 years ago. He works at Tyson as an Interpreter.

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