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 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.
Wakefield, UK — Afrikindness has successfully delivered a powerful safeguarding training session in the Soninke language, reinforcing a critical message: language should never be a barrier to protecting children.
To mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Afrikindness hosted a powerful and timely webinar titled “From Intent to Impact: Removing Barriers to Neuro-Inclusive Engagement.” The session brought together over 120 participants from across four continents, including representatives from local authorities, government, education, businesses, and the voluntary sector.
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