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Empowering African Youth Towards Excellence

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Discover Talent Development Programmes

Opportunities at African Youth Arise

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Personal Development Programme

As a charity organisation, we believe that knowledge and understanding are key to their progression. There are certain areas we feel are vital to preparing our young people for the future, including education, leadership, career development, and community engagement.

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African Heritage Residential Weekend

Our African Heritage Residential Weekend is our popular annual three-day event attended by over 100 young people. Offering young people the chance to connect with their roots, learn about their cultural history, and engage in various educational and recreational activities.

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Parent Session

African Youth Arise (AYA) believes that preparing a young person for independent living is a journey for the whole family. With that in mind, we offer a special session just for parents, providing them with the tools and support they need to assist their children on the path to independence.

About African Youth Arise

Our Inspiring Journey to Empower Young Minds

At African Youth Arise, a dedicated charity organisation, we believe in fostering an environment where every young person has the chance to thrive and excel. Our range of opportunities is designed to equip young people with the skills, knowledge, and support they need to reach their full potential and make a positive impact in their communities. Our comprehensive approach ensures that each participant receives the assistance they need to navigate the challenges of the modern world. We aim to unlock the potential of each individual, providing opportunities that are both inclusive and empowering. Join us to start making a difference in your life and the lives of others around you.

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Explore Our Vibrant Community in Action

HOW WE WORK

We have built a safe environment for our members using our ‘five finger rule‘

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Encouragement

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Inclusivity, and not singling others out

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Respect of space, self, and others

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Engagement, involvement and commitment

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The little things matter, courteous and politeness

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Empowering Voices of our Community Members

Joana

I joined AYA 2 years ago and I have worked as a communications and content lead. AYA has given me opportunities to grow my leadership skills and helped me build my confidence career wise. I have had opportunities tailored to my career aspirations such as attending a summer camp for Journalists in Italy, where I got to learn about how to correctly report news regarding refugees and asylum seekers due to the negative representation and stereotypes portrayed by the mainstream media. I’m looking forward to my future.

James

Being a member of the team was a great experience because I was fortunate enough to meet so many bright individuals with a great future ahead. Witnessing their development as they learnt valuable life lessons and matured into young adults was always my favourite part of being a mentor because for me, I joined AYA because I wanted to help me a difference in the world so seeing impact being made was always a blessing. My main highlights from AYA were all the workshops that were hosted for the young people because even for me they were learning moments and there are so many valuable things that I now apply in my everyday life thanks to my experience with the African Youth Arise.

Dalitso

Being a mentor for African Youth Arise has greatly boosted my confidence, and the skills and experiences I’ve gained have opened many doors for me.
I remain involved because I’m passionate about empowering other young people like myself to understand their rights and develop essential skills for their future.
AYA is important because it helps empower young people by giving them access to successful people from the British African people.
Through AYA, I have made connections that have helped me secure an internships in the legal sector, which resulted in me landing a graduate job straight after finishing my Law degree