Afrikindness successfully hosted its second Autism Family Fun Day at Leeds Mencap, bringing together more than 60 parents, children, professionals and volunteers for an inspiring afternoon of learning, play and community connection.
Parents and teenagers came together for a unique day of creativity, mindfulness and family connection at the Afrikindness Parent & Teens Creative Art & Mindfulness Workshop, delivered in partnership with Lazy Cover Art Studio.
Afrikindness is delighted to announce that it has been awarded one year of funding from the Leeds Community Foundation to deliver a pioneering community mental health programme focused on improving mental health outcomes for Black men and strengthening support for Black families across Leeds.
Leeds, UK – After twelve months of research, collaboration and youth leadership, Afrikindness proudly celebrated the successful completion of its pioneering youth-led research project, Race, Racism & Education.
Fifteen young people from communities across Leeds (LS7, LS8, LS9 and LS14) travelled to London this summer for an inspiring educational visit to the UK Parliament, as part of the Afrikindness Teens Academy Leadership Programme.
Afrikindness is proud to announce that it has been named the winner of the Overall Contribution – Third Sector category at the prestigious Child Friendly Leeds Awards 2026.
Afrikindness was proud to support a group of young people from across Leeds to attend the Youth Conference organised by the Manju Shahul-Hameed Foundation For Mental Health as part of the National Commission for Mental Health – an inspiring event that brought together young leaders, professionals, community organisations and decision-makers to discuss the issues that matter most to young people today.
Afrikindness was proud to support a group of young people from across Leeds to attend the Youth Conference organised by the Manju Shahul-Hameed Foundation For Mental Health as part of the National Commission for Mental Health – an inspiring event that brought together young leaders, professionals, community organisations and decision-makers to discuss the issues that matter most to young people today.
Afrikindness is an award-winning charitable organisation dedicated to empowering children, young people, parents, and communities through education, safeguarding, neurodiversity awareness, racial identity development, mental health promotion, and culturally responsive community engagement. The organisation works in partnership with statutory agencies, schools, faith groups, and voluntary organisations to improve outcomes for families and build more inclusive communities.
Afrikindness was pleased to meet with Alex Sobel, Member of Parliament for Leeds Central and Headingley, and Councillor Helen Hayden, Executive Member for
Children and Families, for a constructive discussion on safeguarding, community
partnerships, and improving outcomes for children and families across Leeds.
Afrikindness successfully delivered a Safeguarding Training & Bullying Awareness session in
Bradford, bringing together parents, faith leaders, volunteers, and community members for
an important conversation on protecting children and creating safer communities.
Afrikindness is delighted to celebrate the successful completion of its three-week
Mindfulness and Mental Health Programme, designed to support the emotional wellbeing,
confidence and resilience of young people.
Afrikindness is proud and delighted to announce that it has been shortlisted for the Overall
Contribution – Third Sector category at the prestigious Child Friendly Leeds Awards 2026.
Afrikindness is proud to announce that it has secured a significant capital grant to enhance its digital inclusion programme, enabling more individuals and families to access vital digital tools, resources, and skills.
Afrikindness was honoured to feature on Lagos Talks 91.3 FM as part of Today in Global
Health (TiGH), an expert-led radio programme focused on raising awareness of global
public health issues and promoting meaningful discussions on health and wellbeing.
Afrikindness attended the final formal SEND Reform Consultation in Leeds with the Department for Education, alongside Josh MacAlister MP, Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing, senior SEND leaders, and sector representatives.
Afrikindness successfully delivered a high-impact safeguarding training session in collaboration with the Newcastle Nigerian Muslim Community and the Muslim Association of Nigeria Sunderland, reaching over 80 parents, carers, and community members.
Afrikindness proudly joined fathers, families, and community organisations in Leeds to support the Push for Paternity Leave campaign, led by Leeds Dads in partnership with Parenting Out Loud.
Afrikindness, alongside community partners including Migrant Action Leeds and the Migrant Democracy Project, took part in a national mass lobby at the UK Parliament calling on MPs to defend and extend the right to vote.
Afrikindness is proud to launch Unfiltered: Black Teen Voices UK, a powerful new youth-led podcast series creating space for honest, balanced, and engaging conversations with Black teenagers across the UK.
Afrikindness is proud to announce that it has received an additional £19,800 from The National Lottery Community Fund to expand its Parenting and Safeguarding Training Programme for African and ethnic minority families in Leeds and Bradford.
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