Restoring the Africatown Region: A 3-Year Environmental Education Project
The Port of Africatown is leading a $250,000, three-year initiative (2025–2028) to restore and revitalize the Africatown Region, focusing on the historic communities of Prichard and Plateau, Alabama. These neighborhoods face ongoing challenges from industrial pollution, health risks, and limited access to green spaces.
Our Vision
We are committed to strengthening Africatown through environmental education, community action, and green job creation—empowering residents while advancing sustainability and environmental justice.
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Develop and launch environmental education programs in schools and youth clubs
Create community gardens and expand green spaces
Provide sustainability and environmental justice training
Lead recycling drives, clean-ups, and conservation workshops
Inspire environmental stewardship and local advocacy
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Year 1: Environmental curriculum, after-school programs, workshops, and community needs assessments
Year 2: Community gardens, hands-on green projects, and green job skills training
Year 3: Advanced sustainability workshops, leadership training, and long-term program handover
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Improved community health through pollution reduction and waste management
New gardens and tree plantings increasing food access and clean air
Over 200 youth engaged in environmental camps and clubs
30% reduction in waste through the Mobile Recycling Initiative
Stronger community leadership in environmental advocacy
Why It Matters
This project ensures that 100% of benefits remain in Africatown’s communities of Prichard and Plateau. It promotes environmental equity in historically disadvantaged areas and aligns with the federal Justice40 Initiative.
Join Us
Together, we can restore Africatown, empower its people, and build a model of sustainability and resilience for communities across the nation and the world.