About ASSANGA
Building bridges, preserving heritage, empowering futures
Our History & Foundation
ASSANGA’s journey began in the 1990s with informal gatherings of Angolans who sought to maintain their cultural identity while building new lives in Georgia. These early meetings fostered a sense of belonging and mutual support among community members.
In 2006, recognizing the need for a more structured approach to serving the growing Angolan diaspora, the community officially registered ASSANGA as a nonprofit organization. This milestone marked the beginning of organized efforts to preserve Angolan heritage and strengthen community bonds.
Today, ASSANGA stands as a pillar of unity, cultural preservation, and empowerment for Angolans in Georgia and beyond, continuing to grow and adapt to meet the evolving needs of our community.
Our Mission
To promote education, cultural awareness, and social development within the Angolan community and beyond, fostering unity and empowerment for all members.
Our Vision
To preserve Angolan heritage and build a prosperous, unified community that celebrates its culture while thriving in its adopted home of Georgia.
Our Values
Integrity
Upholding honesty and transparency in all we do
Solidarity
Standing together as one community
Empowerment
Enabling growth and success for all members
Inclusion
Welcoming diversity and promoting unity
Leadership Team
Rosário Mafane
President
Leads ASSANGA and represents the organization
Belchior Sebastião
Vice-President
Supports leadership and oversees projects
Nsimba Mbengi
Secretary
Manages records and communications
Edgar Ramnzani
Treasurer
Oversees financial operations
Nádia Pinto
Spokesperson
Leads public relations and community outreach
ASSANGA Bylaws
Our bylaws ensure transparency, structure, and governance for sustainable community growth. They outline our organizational structure, membership requirements, leadership responsibilities, and operational procedures.
Our bylaws ensure transparency, structure, and governance for sustainable community growth. They outline our organizational structure, membership requirements, leadership responsibilities, and operational procedures.
