BurkinaBe In Action, Inc. in partnership with Association des Burkinabe de New Jersey, has brought together in October 29,2023 in New Jersey community groups and panelists from different agencies such as immigration, and labor department. The event called “cultural bridges: navigating legal /immigration services together ,” was an opportunity to discuss issues related to immigration, jobs, and family with several attorneys.
“My passion is to be able to bring people together and to offer programs to community,” said Alizeta Diallo the founder and the chairwoman of “BurkinaBe In Action, Inc.” a nonprofit organization.
Six attorneys were available to talk about themes such as family and humanitarian immigration, child and delinquency cases, labor and unions. The audience has a chance to ask questions, and to discuss in private with attorneys.
Dean Dafis the Maplewood mayor has welcomed the event and said that “ we have a very direct and strong relationship with the undocumented immigrants,” as he revealed that his city has become in 2016 – 2017 a sanctuary town for the undocumented immigrants.
“ It is our duty to support organizations such as Burkinabe In Action Inc. that helps our fellow citizens to have the right documentation they need to live in a legal way, “ Toussaint Taro, the general consul of Burkina Faso in New York said.
The president of the association des Burkinabe de New Jersey Desire Congombo and Saidou Ouedraogo the previous president has both thank Alizeta Diallo for giving an opportunity to the community to have the right information in the right place. They also gave some advices to the community regarding immigration issues.
As the event went well, Ms. Diallo has given a rendezvous for another big event that will be held on December 9,2023 in New Jersey. “ This will be a cultural event that will focus on promoting Burkina Faso ‘s culture,” she said.
BurkinaBe In Action Inc. is a New Jersey 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that seeks to support and strengthen its community through a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, integration, multiculturalism, education, and advocacy.”
Bazona Barnabe Bado