Africa Advocacy Foundation
OURWORK
At Africa Advocacy Foundation, we empower individuals to take control of their health and wellbeing through accurate information, advice, and guidance. We provide safe, judgment-free, and inclusive platforms for community members to discuss and engage in activities that promote healthy lifestyle choices.
INNOVATION
AAF is striving for new and creative ways to reduce health inequalities and to promote health and wellbeing for our communities. We are passionate about new healthcare technologies, the latest biomedical interventions, health services re-design, and empowering communities to be active partners in health.
POSITIVE Health
Susan Cole and Denis Onyangoare the co-hosts of Positive Health, the new monthly broadcast series focused on Black communities and HIV.
People from Black communities are disproportionately affected by HIV and face intersecting barriers to good health. On each episode, we'll be joined by guests to discuss what's driving this, and the actions needed to fix it.
SHERO
Sexual Health Empowerment & Reproductive Outreach
SHERO, which stands for Sexual Health Empowerment & Reproductive Outreach, is a new initiative dedicated to advancing sexual and reproductive health specifically for Black women in Lambeth. Launched by The Caribbean & African Health Network (CAHN), and Africa Advocacy Foundation funded by Lambeth Council.
An outreach initiative aimed at advancing knowledge and take up of sexual and reproductive health for Black women in Lambeth. Guided by the rallying slogan “Championing Sexual and Reproductive Health for Black Heritage Women*,” SHERO seeks to empower local communities, reduce health disparities, and create open, inclusive conversations about sexual and reproductive wellness. The initiative is supported by Lambeth Council.
0 Tolerance day towards Female Genital Mutilation
In acknowledgement of 0 Tolerance day towards FGM, one of our amazing service users has shared their experience with the harmful cultural practice. FGM stands for Female Genitalia Mutilation, and is to this day practiced around the world on young women and girls. It carries short and long term consequences that significantly affect physiological and psychological well-being. AAF aims to help eradicate this practice and offer support and resources to those that have been affected. AAF is open to referrals via email Vawg@africadvocacy.org. If you have been affected by this video, or know someone who has, please do not hesitate to reach out via dms or email for support or answers to your questions. Together we stand to keep our sisters, mothers, aunts, daughters, nieces and friends safe.
Interviews about PrEP for Black Communities
Ouma Obanda interviewed with Dr Vanessa Apea and Dr Emily Mabonga about PrEP.
Video of PrEP for Black Communities
PrEP is now freely available across England from sexual health clinics.
What is Monkeypox?
What is Monkeypox?
Monkeypox can cause a range of signs and symptoms. While some people have less severe symptoms, others may develop more serious illness and need care in a health facility. Those typically at higher risk include people who are pregnant, children and persons that are immunocompromised.
