Leading the way
The COORDINATION BASSE GUINEE AMERQUE
The COORDINATION BASSE GUINEE AMERQUE (CBGA) is a tax-exempt non-profit organization under section 501(3)(3)(c) of the Internal Revenue Code incorporated in New York, NY, dedicated to uniting and supporting members of the Coordination Basse Guinée community living in North America. Through cultural events, social programs, and community outreach, CBGA fosters solidarity, preserves Guinean heritage, and promotes the integration and well-being of its members across the diaspora.
OUR MISSION
The mission assigned to the Coordination Office is to:
✓ Coordinate the activities of grassroots associations to promote, strengthen, and highlight the customs and traditions of Basse Guinée in North America for economic and social development
✓ Contribute to strengthening cohesion among Basse Guinée natives living in North America
✓ Preserve and promote the customs and traditions of Basse Guinée
✓ Encourage member associations, signatories of these Statutes and Internal Regulations, to foster mutual aid
✓ Advise and assist newly arrived Basse Guinée natives in joining member associations of the Coordination to facilitate their integration in North America
✓ Disseminate, through available communication channels and radio, information related to strengthening projects initiated by members of Basse Guinée associations
✓ Prioritize mediation in case of conflicts between members, relying on the Coordination’s Council of Elders
✓ Contribute to all initiatives promoting solidarity and fraternity among Guineans living in America and Canada to safeguard National Unity
✓ Provide prompt assistance, in collaboration with other Guinean or foreign stakeholders, to members and their families in need, as well as victims of natural disasters or humanitarian crises (epidemics, floods, etc.) in Guinea, particularly in Basse Guinée
Our Vision
Our vision is to create a safe environment or our community and especially the younger generation to ensure that they can grow up in a supportive and safe environment
Our values
Our values are Fraternity, Participation, and Development (FPD). It’s our pledge to support each other and treat everyone fairly.
The Coordination remains and is completely:
- Apolitical
- Non-profit
- Non-denominational
About us.
What we do?
At CBGA, we strive to promote support for our country.
It is a way for Guineans from the Basse-Guinée region living abroad to stay connected to their homeland and contribute to its development.
It serves as a voice for the diaspora in Guinean sociopolitical discussions, particularly regarding governance, rights, justice, and the conditions of Guinean citizens.
It also enables collective mobilization—financial, social, and political—for solidarity initiatives or infrastructure projects in Basse-Guinée.
The Coordination of Basse Guinée Amerique du Nord is composed of the following bodies
✓ I – The Executive Board
✓ II – The Executive Councils
✓ II – III – The Council of Elders
Executive Officers
The Executive Office of the Coordination is the administrative body whose President is elected by a simple majority of the delegates at the convention for a non-renewable two (2) year term.
The Executive Office is composed of:
Two Vice Presidents
Responsible for the implementation of projects. They assist and, when necessary, replace the President
A General Secretary
Responsible for archiving, record keeping, and ensuring the consistency and accuracy of documentation. They also oversee the dissemination of the organization’s statutes and internal regulations, and ensure their application among existing or emerging member associations
A Treasurer
Responsible for the entire financial administration of the Coordination
A Secretary for Projects and Strategy
Under the direct supervision of the Vice Presidents. They are in charge of managing project implementation.
A Secretary of Organization
Responsible for managing the organization’s activities. It is essential that they attend Coordination planning meetings and maintain contact with the DJs of the Coordination as well as with other DJs, cameramen, photographers, graphic designers, and invitation card designers to help organize events when needed.
An Assistant Secretary of Organization
who supports and replaces the Secretary of Organization in case of absence or inability
A Secretary of Communication and Information
Responsible for maintaining the public image of the Coordination, disseminating information, managing and administering conference calls, publishing activities, and updating and maintaining the Coordination’s website. They must be an administrator of all official platforms of the Coordination and ensure communication of all relevant events, including conventions, inaugurations, and any other official events
A Secretary of External Relations
Responsible for maintaining good relations between the Coordination and similar organizations or any legal institutions and associations existing or to be created in the USA and Canada. They must be involved in drafting all official documents intended for guests of the Coordination who reside outside the United States (such as visa request letters, official invitation letters from the Coordination, or any other correspondence or administrative document addressed to them).
A Secretary in charge of Social Affairs
The Secretary in charge of Social Affairs is responsible for promoting solidarity, unity, and well-being within the Basse-Guinée community in North America. This role ensures that the organization actively supports members during social events, fosters community engagement, and strengthens cultural and social ties.
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