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SpecialtiesThe Congolese Integration Network (CIN) is an Afrocentric CBO located in Seatac, Washington. It was founded in 2016 by Floribert Mubalama, a Congolese refugee, as a place for Congolese refugees to heal each other and build resilience. CIN's philosophy and practice align with the Liberated Village: we are led by our community, we use experiential learning and we center African cultural identity. CIN is led and 100% staffed by Central African immigrants and refugees. We have experience using experiential learning education with children ages 5 through 24 years old through our afterschool programs for youth, including sports, learning circles, and cultural events. CIN has demonstrated ability to support children/scholars in developing positive cultural identity, strong agency, confidence, and ability to excel in life. CIN centers African cultural identity as part of the liberation and healing process. African language, music, dance, food and storytelling play a central role in all of our youth and family programming. CIN believes that the rich heritage of our elders must be passed down to the next generation in order for African American young people to thrive in their new country. We want to integrate into the American society by becoming one with it, but we must do so by sharing our cultural strengths and history. We want to be part of a community where Black and White people live together in a an anti-racist, equitable society.