Afro Innovation Group
We build strength, stability and self-reliance through the help we provide to the community.
Since forming, our main focus has been on work with BAME communities, including new migrants to the UK (including EEA families), refugees, asylum seekers and those from lower-income families in the city, county and the Midlands region, and since 2015, nationally across the UK.
We are an ambitious organisation and want to grow the services we offer. Those we assist often require long-term support following trauma, family loss, mental health issues or abandonment. Along with our core advice work, we are adding an affordable housing component to our work and we are also creating an international venture. After many years of working in partnership with more established local international NGOs, we have established an office in Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Our overarching aim is to empower our service users to access essential services in the UK in order to help them create a sustainable future for themselves and their families.
Our Mission & Vision
Mission
Afro Innovation Group empowers refugees, asylum seekers and migrants to overcome barriers, find belonging and thrive whether building a life in the East Midlands or preparing to return home with skills and confidence. We provide advice, support and a strong voice in policy-making to ensure that those we serve are heard, valued and included in the fabric of our multicultural society.
Vision
A society in the East Midlands where refugees, asylum seekers and migrants are treated with fairness and compassion; where public empathy is deepened, local authorities act justly, and holistic, life-changing support empowers individuals to rebuild their lives with dignity.
Here are firsthand accounts of the positive impact we've made on individuals' lives.
Stay informed with the latest updates, events and stories from Afro Innovation Group. Explore our news page to learn more about our impactful community projects and achievements.
Our Values
Dedicated to Improving Lives
Our values underpin the work that we do and define our commitment to improving the lives of our services and wider society. Our agreed values are:
Equality and Diversity
We believe in everyone's fundamental right to live a life free from persecution.
Solidarity
We believe in the power of solidarity, community and collective action to achieve positive change.
Empowerment
We believe in empowering refugees and migrants to achieve excellence and sustainable futures.
