Carifika Canada Structure
Structure
Business & Economic Model
CARIFIKA’s Business Philosophy
- Own what you build
- Design businesses on your own cultural terms
- Receive professional guidance
- Circulate wealth internally, sell externally
Revenue-Generating Activities (Non-Profit Aligned)
- Consulting (business structuring, financial navigation)
- Web design, marketing, branding for Black-owned businesses
- Distribution partnerships
- Third-party sales (tickets, clothing, services)
- Health and wellness product distribution
- Cultural merchandise (clothing, dolls, educational tools)
- Technology and telecom partnerships
- Call center and sales operations
Revenues are reinvested into community programs and infrastructure.
Carifika Canada's
6 Core Pillars
1. Cultural Preservation & Identity
- African & Caribbean history and heritage programs
- Language, food, music, and traditions preservation
- Youth cultural education
- Diaspora reconnection initiatives
2. Economic Development & Ownership
- Business incubation and advisory services
- Cooperative and collective economic models
- Manufacturing and trade linkages (Africa–Caribbean–Canada)
- Distribution and supplier networks
- Buy-From-Our-Own campaigns
3. Community Data & Research (Think Tank)
- Community surveys and needs assessments
- City and sector-based directories
- Policy research and recommendations
- Evidence-based advocacy
4. Family, Healing & Social Stability
- Marriage and pre-marital counseling
- Family mediation and support
- Youth mentorship
- Mental health navigation and referrals
- School and workplace intervention support
5. Education, Youth & Leadership Development
- Leadership pipelines for youth
- Civic and political education
- Entrepreneurial training
- Skills transfer across generations
6. Government & Institutional Engagement
- Immigration settlement support
- Policy consultation
- Funding navigation for entrepreneurs
- Representation and advocacy
Political & Policy Engagement (Non-Partisan)
CARIFIKA does not endorse political parties. It:
- Educates the community on civic participation
- Advocates policy positions rooted in data
- Facilitates dialogue between community and leaders
- Trains future political and policy leaders
