Promoting better understanding and relations between the peoples of Mombasa, Kenya, and Long Beach, the United States of America; increasing, promoting, fostering friendship, raising the public knowledge level and understanding of the East African culture and history in the Long Beach community; performing activities which are charitable, educational and not for profit, in accordance with the meaning of Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954; supporting and maintaining ties with sister organizations, Long Beach civic and trade organizations, California State University Long Beach and City College, Long Beach port and airport, local museums; supporting and maintaining ties with Long Beach African American Chamber of Commerce (LBAACC) and Long Beach African American Heritage Society.