About UAON NSW
Connecting Organisations. Strengthening Communities.UAON NSW brings African-led organisations together to build stronger connections, share knowledge and work collectively on priorities affecting our communities.
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Our Mission
To connect and strengthen African-led organisations through collaboration, capacity building, advocacy and collective action across NSW.
Our Vision
A strong, united and empowered African Australian community where organisations work together to create opportunities for current and future generations.
Our Core Values
Unity • Collaboration • Respect • Integrity • Inclusion • Accountability
Our Journey
Coming Together
African-led organisations came together around a shared vision for stronger collaboration across NSW.
Building Our Foundations
UAON NSW established its governance and began building its membership and organisational foundations.
Growing the Network
Building connections with African-led organisations, community leaders and key stakeholders.
Official Launch
Celebrating the formal launch of UAON NSW and the next chapter of our journey together.
Our Strategic Goals
Our priorities turn our mission into practical action, helping us strengthen organisations, partnerships, advocacy and community outcomes.
Strengthen African-led organisations
Support leadership, capacity and sustainability.
Build collaboration & partnerships
Create stronger connections across organisations and sectors.
Strengthen our collective voice
Bring organisations together around shared priorities.
Create community impact
Support initiatives that respond to the needs and aspirations of our communities.
Executive Leadership
Meet the team guiding our mission to unite, empower and amplify African-led organisations across New South Wales.
Isaac Kisimba
PresidentSocial Worker | Multicultural & Community Development Leader
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Ubah Gabris
Vice-PresidentCommunity & Corporate Leader | Inclusion & Social Impact
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Ola Obolo-Fareo
TreasurerDomestic Violence Specialist | Community & Social Impact Leader
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Rosemary Kariuki OAM
Chief WhipFounder | Multicultural Community Leader | Women’s Empowerment Advocate
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Minoarisoa Sitraka
SecretaryCommunity Leader | Community Development & Multicultural Engagement
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Mathew Gitau
Public OfficerCommunity Leader | Government Relations | Trade & Diaspora Engagement
Read full bio →Why UAON NSW Exists
UAON NSW exists to bring African-led organisations together, strengthen our collective voice and create greater opportunity and impact across NSW.