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Afrikindness, an award-winning community-led charity, was honoured to attend and present at the Leeds City Council Scrutiny Board as part of organisations delivering the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) programme in partnership with 100% Digital Leeds.

Bradford, UK — Afrikindness has successfully delivered its first dedicated Safeguarding Training for parents and community leaders within Islamic communities, marking a significant milestone in faith-based safeguarding engagement.

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.

Leeds, UK — Young people taking part in Afrikindness’ Teens Academy recently participated in an interactive Teen Brain Workshop, gaining first-hand insight into how the brain works and how emotions, behaviour and decision-making are connected.

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 marked a major milestone this weekend with the official launch of its Community Empowerment Programme in Bradford, a transformative initiative designed to strengthen families, equip community leaders, and amplify the voices of underserved groups across the region.

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.