Thriving African Families was born out of the lived experiences of our founder, Dokun ​Nochirionye, fondly known as Mrs Noch.

Arriving in Canada in 2019 as a first-generation African immigrant from Nigeria, she faced a m​ultitude of challenges familiar to many in our ​c​ommunity.

With a young family, she navigated the upheaval of the COVID-19 pandemic, cul​ture shock, multiple life changes intersecting at once, balancing family life in a new context, car​eer pivots, the “strange” complexities of the healthcare system, the hurdles of de-professio​nalization, weathering and precar​i​ous work.

She encountered subtle microaggressions, overt discrimination, and battled the diff​iculties of integrating into a new culture and ​c​ommunity.

Despite these barriers, her personal struggles and triumphs transformed into a mission for empowerment and social change advocacy.

With the leadership of Mrs Noch, over 200 hours of volunteer work in culturally appropriate workshops and seminars since 2020, the groundwork ​for what would become Thriving African Families had begun and officially registered as a nonprofit in 2024.

Mrs Noch’s journey is a testament to resilience, and her vision is clear: to “bridge the gap” for families of African heritage by providing training, ​resources, support, and a strong sense of community that champions equity and inclusion for people of African heritage.

To empower families of African heritage in Sudbury to thrive, celebrate their cultural diversity, and build strong, connected communities.

To support and uplift families of African heritage by providing holistic, culturally relevant programs, services, trainings ​and capacity development, fostering a sense of belonging and empowering individuals to achieve their full potential.

Our Approach

We deliver our services with a deep understanding of the unique context, ​background and experiences of families of African heritage through these ​lenses:

We honor and integrate the traditions and values of families of African heritage, ​ensuring our programs are relevant, engaging, and culturally resonant.

By adopting a trauma-informed perspective, we create safe spaces for

healing and growth.

We also recognize the multiple, overlapping identities of our community ​members, addressing the unique challenges they face at these intersections.

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