Watford African Caribbean Association
The Watford African Caribbean Association (WACA) is a registered charitable organisation and is one of the longest running African Caribbean Associations in the UK, since being established in 1976.
WACA aims to protect, promote and support the interests of the
African and Caribbean community in and around Watford, through the provision of a range cross-generational user-led services.
"Let us resolve to keep going regardless of the many challenges, each one of us can do something and together we can achieve."
​Althea McLean OBE, Co-Founder, Former Trustee, Former Director and Former Chair
Thrive Youth Project
Thrive Youth Project is an initiative set up by Watford African Caribbean Association, as part of our efforts to make a difference in our local community.
With the assistance of our DBS checked volunteers, our partners and sponsors, we strive to improve the lives of our local young people and support their families to thrive.
Health & Wellbeing
As an Association, our primary aim is to engage with our communities as well as maintaining our commitment to looking after the wellbeing of all our members in the community.
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With that in mind, we hold events and talks about a range of different topics to educate our community and enable them to make informed choices in all aspects of their lives.