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BFU-USA Visits Smithsonian Museum of African Art |
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Wednesday, 01 September 2010 19:13 |
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On Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010, BFU-USA visited the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art in Washington, DC as part of an entourage led by the Cameroon American Council. The purpose of the visit was to meet with the Management of the National Museum of African Art to discuss collaborative opportunities in promoting the culture and arts of Cameroon.
Though this opportunity arose very quickly, BFU-USA was ably represented by the following esteemed persons at short notice: Clarice Kilo-Odupitan (DC-Metro), Valentine Seghanka (DC-Metro), Yesum Gladys Lafon (DC-Metro), and Tarbinlam Lafon (National President).
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Our mission is to enhance and promote socio-cultural awareness, education and growth within the Bui community in the United States and in Cameroon.
Our mantra is “Who you are, is a reflection of those around you”. We believe that we are each empowered through our communities. Our destinies are bound together! Our collective efforts help to shape a brighter future for us all and generations to come better than any one of us can singly achieve. This is our spirit! This is our mantra! |
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Culture: Culture is the basic fabric and cornerstone of this organization. Today, we want to document and preserve our culture for future generations. This means we have to empower ourselves and share our culture within the USA as well as educate kids in our communities through music, dance and other activities. Click here for details.
Health: Our goal is to improve the health and well being of the people of Bui by providing them with accessible and affordable primary care tools. Click here for details.
Education: We work to educate the BUI community as well as others outside this community in the United States about Culture and implement projects that aid education in BUI. Click here for details. |
Bui Family Union, USA (BFU-USA)
BFU-USA is a charitable [501(c)3], socio-cultural organization that brings together all persons belonging to, or affiliated with Bui Division, residing in the United States of America. It promotes love, respect, and assistance to persons in need.
It also strives to foster and promote cultural values from the homeland, while enhancing and promoting the positive values of the host country, that are beneficial to its members.
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Read more: Bui Family Union, BFU-USA Community Portal
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