Afrikindness, the award-winning community organisation supporting families and young people from underrepresented communities, has successfully completed its Connecting & Protecting Communities Digital Safety and Media Literacy Programme, equipping parents and young people with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the online world safely.
Afrikindness is proud to announce the successful delivery of a highly engaging and transformative Teen Digital Skills Workshop, facilitated by Connor Moore, Social Value Executive from Quickline Communications.
The Afrikindness Teen Leadership Academy celebrated UK Parliament Week in a remarkable civic event hosted by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Dan Cohen, bringing together over 70 young people, parents, councillors, and community members for an evening dedicated to leadership, learning, and youth empowerment.
Afrikindness is proud to share the ongoing success of our Digital Inclusion Training Programme, generously sponsored by Leeds Community Foundation through the QFutures Community Fund, delivered in partnership with 100% Digital Leeds. This five-module programme is designed to empower parents with the digital skills they need to thrive—from basic digital literacy to becoming confident, independent, and digitally skilled users.
Afrikindness is delighted to announce that we have been awarded Highly Commended – Diversity Project of the Year, sponsored by Dawson Group, at the Leeds City Council Compassionate Awards. This recognition is deeply meaningful — not only because it celebrates our work, but because it comes from home.
Afrikindness is proud to have supported over 85 families through the Household Support Fund (HSF) – a Central Government initiative administered by Forum Central. With a grant of £5,000, we were able to provide essential welfare support (£50 food vouchers) to families in our network, particularly those facing financial hardship and multiple vulnerabilities.
Supporting Families Through the Household Support Fund from Forum Central Read More »
Inspiring the world around us through acts of kindness. < Back to News and Press Page Leeds, September 5, 2025 Afrikindness Parenting & Inclusion Conference 2025 – A Day of Unity, Insight & Empowerment “Beyond Assumptions: Rethinking Parenting, Culture and Professional Care.” We were deeply honoured to have Councillor Ed Carlisle open the day with
The 2024/2025 academic year marked an exciting milestone for Afrikindness as we officially launched the Afrikindness GCSEPod platform—a unique supplementary education programme designed to empower students through independent learning, revision, and structured support.
Afrikindness Takes 1st Place in GCSEPod Pod Games League! Read More »
How often do we observe Trees around us? According to a report by the National Trust, modern children may be experiencing a phenomenon called “nature deficit disorder” due to their lack of outdoor exposure. Take a read.
The Importance of Trees for Kids: Teaching the Next Generation Read More »
As parents, it is easy to forget about our own needs, while trying so hard to sort out the needs of your kids, neighbours, and everyone else. So, this a gentle reminder that we take this time out to relax and enjoy the festive period.
Be a Kinder Parent: The Gift of Self-Love Starts With You Read More »
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