Who We Are

Empowering communities through training, cultural development, and sustainable initiatives.

Our
Identity

Nuru Training Association (NTA) is a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to improving lives through education, skills training, cultural promotion, and sustainable development. Founded on values of dignity, solidarity, and peace, NTA brings people together to build resilience, foster inclusion, and create opportunities for growth.

Who We Are

The Nuru Training Association (NTA) is a Non-Government and Non-profit organization who was created by a proactive group of young men and women immigrants who have fled the war and other form of violation in their respective countries of origin (Eastern and Central of Africa) settled to Canada where they hope to find greater safety, freedom and happiness.

Taking in account this situation, as immigrants and refugees, a group of pro-active young people from Eastern and central of Africa have decided to create a not for profit organization to make a difference into our community. The organization was created on 2017 and was named “Nuru Training Association (NTA)”. The organization is based in Vancouver, British Colombia.

The Nuru Training Association is a registered Canadian not for profit-making organization dedicated to promote the respect and the non-violation of the human rights,the rights of refugees and immigrants in Canada.

Since its inception in 2017, Nuru Training Association has been able to: Proceed to registration of the organization at Canadian government.

Our huge challenge is to find necessary means to implement cost-effective programs to provide rapid response to most pressing issues at an appropriate time.

Why We Exist

We exist to respond to the needs of individuals and communities—especially marginalized groups—by providing pathways for learning, employment, cultural expression, and sustainable livelihoods. Our work is rooted in compassion, justice, and environmental stewardship.

3 Pillars

  • 📚 Education & Training
  • 🎭 Culture & Community
  • 🌱 Sustainability & Livelihoods

Our Community

NTA is more than an organization—it is a community of staff, volunteers, partners, and beneficiaries who share a vision for a better, fairer society. We believe in partnerships and collective action, recognizing that lasting impact comes from working together.

Our Impact in Brief

Over the years, NTA has touched thousands of lives through practical training, cultural development, and community-driven programs.

Youth trained in vocational skills
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Cultural events organized annually
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Families reached with sustainable livelihoods support
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