Who We Are
California East African Community Initiative (CEACI)
California East African Community Initiative (CEACI) is an umbrella organization established in 2024 to unite, represent, and empower East African communities living in California, USA. The initiative brings together individuals, families, professionals, entrepreneurs, youth, and cultural groups from across East Africa to foster unity, shared growth, and collective advancement.
CEACI serves as a central platform for collaboration, advocacy, cultural preservation, and socio-economic empowerment.
Our Core Objectives
Promote Unity: Strengthen solidarity and cooperation among East African communities across California.
Representation & Advocacy: Serve as a collective voice representing the interests of East African communities at local and state levels.
Improve Standards of Living: Support community members in accessing opportunities that enhance their social and economic wellbeing.
Networking & Collaboration: Create platforms for professional, social, and business networking.
Business Promotion: Encourage entrepreneurship, business partnerships, and economic cooperation within the community.
Cultural Preservation: Preserve and promote East African cultures, traditions, values, and norms.
Youth Empowerment: Protect and guide youth by promoting education, lawful behavior, and drug-free lifestyles.
Our Vision
To build a united, empowered, and thriving East African community in California that contributes positively to society while preserving its rich cultural heritage.
Our Mission
To promote unity, representation, cultural preservation, economic empowerment, and lawful integration of East African communities in California through education, networking, advocacy, and community engagement.