Afro-Caribbean Black Mentorship Program (ACMP)

About ACMP

The Afro-Caribbean Black Mentorship Program (ACMP) Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to building strong, inclusive communities where Afro-Caribbean and Black (ACB) people are valued, humanized, and empowered. ACMP promotes the educational, professional, and social growth of ACB high school,  post-secondary students and broader communities across Canada and the Caribbean, while strengthening connections within the wider global Black diaspora community.

​Through culturally responsive mentorship, educational programming, and access to professional networks, ACMP equips young people with the tools, knowledge, and support needed to succeed in academic and career pathways. The organization creates safe, affirming spaces where participants can build confidence, develop leadership skills, and engage in meaningful learning grounded in Afro-Caribbean histories, identities, and lived experiences.

​Founded in 2018 at Carleton University, ACMP was established to address the unique challenges Afro-Caribbean Black students face in academic spaces. As the first initiative of its kind at the institution, the program has since expanded to support the Black Manitoban community and to develop cross-regional programming that connects students and communities in both Canada and the Caribbean.

​ACMP’s programming fosters intergenerational learning by connecting students with professionals, educators, and community leaders. Its initiatives are open to all, with a focus on the educational and developmental needs of Afro-Caribbean and Black students, and on advancing equitable access to opportunities locally and across borders.