African Immigrant Services has institutionalized a culture of community innovation and inclusion in how they better understand and take action with issues directly impacting their communities. Abdullah Kiatamba, executive director of AIS, believes the key is access to information and then mobilizing for action. 

Below you will find a storygraphic that outlines AIS’ work and how they plan to use community education and engagement to change the roles of African immigrants and other underrepresented groups in the northwest suburbs of Hennepin County from observers to active leaders.

This article was originally published at BePollen.com.