African Development Center

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Nasibu Sareva

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Jul 01, 2015

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What defines success in America? Is it owning your own home or business? How about a college education? For immigrants to this country, success in the traditional sense may seem impossible to attain. The African Development Center is there to support African immigrants and refugees with resources and education on their path to success.

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