• Investigating the well-being of African immigrants and refugees in America, an understudied sub-minority population.

• Pioneering culture-relevant evidence-based social, behavioral and biobehavioral studies to enable prevention and intervention programs.

• Pioneering programs leading to the development of sustained relocation adjustment and coping skills without loss of cultural distinctiveness; this is critical in successful assimilation and integration of African immigrants and refugees in America.

• Collaborate with other entities in research efforts directed at increasing cultural competency among healthcare and social service professionals, particularly as it relates to our target population.

To achieve these aims, CWAA partners with academic institutions, local governments, communities and other organizations with shared interests.