Our Vision
Our Vision is to be a leading hub for promoting African culture, fostering intercultural exchange, and advancing African development in the United Kingdom.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide a platform for showcasing the richness of African culture, promoting its diversity, and strengthening its representation in the UK. We aim to achieve this by organising events, exhibitions, and workshops that facilitate intercultural exchange between Africans and the wider UK community. We are committed to working with stakeholders in the UK and Africa to promote the continent’s development through partnerships, research, and advocacy.
Our Goals
- Promote African culture and arts in the UK through exhibitions, performances, workshops, and festivals that showcase the diversity, richness, and dynamism of African cultures and arts.
- Support African entrepreneurship and innovation in the UK by providing access to funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities, as well as promoting collaboration with UK-based businesses and organizations.
- Foster education and research on African issues by partnering with academic institutions and scholars to offer courses, conferences, and publications on a wide range of topics related to Africa and its diaspora.
- Engage in advocacy and policy dialogue on African development issues, by working with UK and African policymakers, civil society organisations, and international organisations to promote equitable and sustainable development in Africa.
- Facilitate dialogue and collaboration between Africans and the wider UK community, by creating spaces and opportunities for intercultural exchange, networking, and collaboration on shared interests and goals.
Our Pillars:
- Arts, Culture and Society
- Education, Research and Disruption
- Business and Entrepreneurship
- Development and Policy
- Community, Engagement and Networking
- Language and Culture Preservation
- Diversity and Inclusion
What We Do
We are a hub for innovative and collaborative solutions to the social, economic, and environmental challenges facing Africa and the world, leveraging the creativity and resilience of its people.
We promote and celebrate the diverse cultures of Africa in the UK, and provide a platform for dialogue, understanding, and collaboration between Africans and the wider community.
We champion the talents, achievements, and potential of Africans in the UK and globally, while empowering the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs to shape a brighter future for Africa and the world.
We foster a sense of belonging and pride among Africans in the UK, while challenging negative stereotypes and promoting a more nuanced and positive narrative of Africa and its people.
We facilitate academic and cultural exchanges between Africa and the UK, while promoting research and education on African issues, including history, politics, economics, and culture.
How We Work
We work in collaboration with UK and African based organisations and venues to deliver our programs. Our future goal is to have a building where we can carry out our programmes and collaborate with organisations and individuals to deliver theirs. We are based in Cambridge but work across the UK.