Our story, our purpose
Understanding why the ALC Foundation exists and what drives us to create lasting change in the African Caribbean diaspora.
Our Mission
To empower African Caribbean families by bridging the gap between potential and opportunity. Through innovative technology, intergenerational mentorship, and enterprising development, the ALC Foundation provides the resources and training necessary to alleviate poverty and foster long-term financial independence.
Our Vision
A future where every member of the African Caribbean diaspora — from the youth to the elderly — possesses the tools, digital literacy, and community support required to thrive in a modern economy, ensuring a legacy of prosperity for generations to come.
Why this work matters
Despite the vibrant contributions of the African Caribbean diaspora, systemic barriers continue to create cycles of economic hardship.
The Digital Divide
Our elderly population risks isolation as essential services move exclusively online — telehealth, banking, and staying connected.
The Opportunity Gap
Many young people possess talent but lack the technical training or financial buffer to enter high-growth industries.
Fragile Family Units
Poverty hits the entire household, requiring a holistic approach rather than helping just one individual.
The Anthony & Louise Legacy
This foundation is named in honour of Anthony and Louise Coghiel — whose values of resilience, family stability, and the pursuit of excellence continue to inspire everything we do.
We understand that poverty relief is a management problem as much as a resource problem. By focusing on the African Caribbean diaspora, we honour their legacy — valuing hard work, family unity, and the belief that every generation should leave the next one stronger.
The ALC Foundation isn't just a charity. It's an enterprising foundation — one that builds its own economic engine so it can sustain the communities it serves for generations to come.