African Families in the UK(AFiUK) CIC is a Community Interest Company that was formed to support African diaspora families in the UK to get the best outcomes for their children through training and information on Education, Health and Social Care. Our services are also accessed and open to any other migrant families that may need support to understand how to parent and live their family life in a country with differ-ent laws and social systems from those in their country of origin.
Founded in 2015, African Families in the UK(AFiUK) CIC was founded after it was identified that there were barriers that prevented the diaspora community in fully participating in making the most of their lives. AFIUK is dedicated to addressing key societal challenges in the areas of health, wellbeing, children, young people, parenting, and cultural awareness. Through targeted initiatives, we aim to bridge the gap on various fronts, including food security, digital divide, and other inequalities prevalent in health and education.
AFiUK CIC primarily exists to serve the interests of British African diaspora and other racially minoritised families, particularly first and second generation migrant families where the children are navigating a ‘third culture’ between their parents’ first culture and the host country as a second culture. AFiUK is one-stop place for families of African and other ethnic minority origin, resident in the UK, seeking advice or information, on matters relating to parenting, children’s education and any family-friendly activities that enrich family.
Our Vision
- The vision of AFiUK CIC is to equip African and other ethnic minority families in the UK to take their rightful place as fruitful members of our society, and to make the most of the available opportunities in their adopted country without adversely affecting the strong family and community networks that Africans are known for.
- To remain one-stop place for families of African and other ethnic minority origin.
Aims
- To be the one-stop place for families of African and other ethnic minority origin, resident in the UK, seeking advice or information, on matters relating to parenting, children’s education and any family-friendly activities that enrich family life.
- To offer consultation and expert knowledge to professionals and practitioners from Local Authorities and other family support agencies.
