"We are a small team with big ideas. We are versatile, innovative, and love to face and overcome challenges together as a family and a community."
Agnes Baziwe | Chief Executive
"I was feeling very lonely, suicidal, the doctors tried with every anti-depression which didn’t work. AAF has helped me be part of a community, it has helped me feel like I am somebody, I disclosed my HIV status to my family… I feel more confident now."
E.M. | Service User
Africa Advocacy Foundation is a by-and-for community-based organisation working to reduce inequality and improve the lives of Black, migrant, and other marginalised communities in the UK, Europe and Africa. We combine direct support, community engagement, training and advocacy to address the barriers that prevent people from living safe, healthy and independent lives.
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Our work focuses on preventing violence against women and girls, promoting sexual and reproductive health, improving mental health and wellbeing, strengthening safeguarding, reducing poverty and supporting communities to exercise their rights and participate fully in society.
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OUR VISION
A society where everyone is free to make informed choices, enjoy good health, and realise their full potential without fear, discrimination, or restriction.
OUR MISSION
Africa Advocacy Foundation (AAF) empowers Black, migrant and other underserved communities to reduce inequality, improve health and safety, strengthen rights, and expand opportunities. Through advocacy, practical support, training and strategic partnerships, we enable people to overcome barriers, influence the decisions that affect their lives, and achieve lasting social change across the UK, Europe and Africa.
OUR VALUES
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AAF is committed to the following values that underpin our standards and determine how we undertake our activities:
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CLIENT-CENTERED: We strive at all times to ensure that service users’ satisfaction is at the centre of our work
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INTEGRITY & TRUST: We are committed to the highest ethical standards in our internal and external relationships at all times
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EXCELLENCE: We seek to attain the highest quality of service delivery and outcomes for the communities we serve
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INCLUSIVITY: We promote participation and access to services by all beneficiaries and give a voice to those who are marginalised
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TRANSPARENCY: We are open, accountable and responsive to all our stakeholders and service users
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COLLABORATION: We work in partnership with a variety of organisations to enhance our interagency work and improve our responsiveness to the multifaceted problems with which we concern ourselves
"AAF's commitment to putting our service users at the centre of our activities builds trust in our services and gives beneficiaries a voice and the ability to influence services."
Denis Onyango | Programs Director
CURRENT FUNDERS
Comic Relief
The National Lottery Community Fund
City Bridge Foundation
European Commission EU4Health
Gilead Sciences
ViiV Healthcare
Merck Sharp & Dohme
Lambeth Council
Southwark Council
Lewisham Council
HIV Prevention England
Kings College London
The London Community Foundation
London Councils VAWG Services
PREVIOUS FUNDERS
Trust for London
Lloyds Bank Foundation
The Masonic Charitable Foundation
​London Community Response Fund- COVID-19
The National Lottery SE/People’s Health Trust
Barrow Cadbury Trust
Foundation Open Society Institute (FOSI)
The Henry Smith Charity
Independent Age
MOPAC Victims Fund
The Clothworkers Foundation
Public Health England
Home Office
MAC AIDS Fund
Ministry of Justice/Comic Relief (Digital)
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