Australian African Foundation for Retention and Opportunity (AAFRO)

Today is Nyawir- #RMIT and Voula #Holmesglen students last placement day at AAFRO. We are thankful that we were able to contribute to their learnings and development by introducing them into the direct practice and Ubuntu way of working with disadvantaged and vulnerable people. Our organisation stays committed to help others to integrate into the social and community welfare sectors. We are proud of what we are achieving with the little resources we have. Congratulations and good luck to both Nyawir and Voula in their next journey. #communitybuilding #togetherness #futureleaders

Merch Drop 🎉🎉 We're excited to announce our latest merch drop, and it’s for a great cause! All proceeds from this sale will go directly to support our Beat the Time School Holiday Program, helping us provide kids with fun, engaging, and educational activities during school breaks. By purchasing our merch, you're not just getting cool gear, you're also making a difference in the lives of young people. Shop now and help us make a positive impact! 🙌 DM US 😀 INSTAGRAM aafro_1

As the school holidays approach, many young people are in need of positive and enriching activities to keep them engaged, active, and learning. Unfortunately, not all families have the resources to provide these opportunities. We call on the community to come together and help raise funds to ensure that every young person has the chance to participate in fun, educational, and enriching activities this holiday season. Your contribution, no matter the size, can make a real difference in a young person’s life, giving them the chance to explore new interests, develop skills, and form lasting memories. Together, we can create a holiday season full of opportunity, joy, and growth for the youth in our community. Donate or Purchase a T-shirt today and help make these holidays unforgettable for those who need it most 😀 https://lnkd.in/gBeCXJ8A

We put something that might interest you and the organisation you work for with a #Culturaltraining #award that could take up to 16 people at a free cost as the reward. If you believe that cultural understanding is important to your organisation, then this award could be for you and your team. Simply see and complete the information below. #culturalunderstanding #communitybuilding #aafroubuntu #togetherness 👇 https://lnkd.in/ddW7_Upd Mamadou Diamanka Achmel Temple Rayan Hassan June C. Valentine Kisorio Jiress Musafiri Ayuen Anuan

Happy weekend everyone, we had a good week collaborating with Impact Co. Their team's time with AAFRO staff was highly productive. Eloisa Evangelista Emily Marriott Mamadou Diamanka Jiress Musafiri Valentine Kisorio Rayan Hassan Achmel Temple June C. #aafroubuntu

Team AAFRO take wellbeing time seriously, we hope you all have had a wonderful weekend and looking forward to the rest of the week🙏 #wellbing #selfcare #togetherness

Beat The Time (#BTT) school holidays program by AAFRO was a finalist of the Child and Youth Empowerment Award - Commission for Children and Young People during the 2024 Victorian Protecting Children Award organised by DFFH. It's a heart felt to see the work of our amazing staff get recognise at state level. #BeatTheTime early intervention model has been a game changer in improving the lives of children, young people and their families. Its impact goes far beyond the gathering. We are here to help and we are ready to do more when more resources become available. We are also celebrating with our partners in The Putting Families First program for winning the Robin Clark Making a Difference Award. We thank #DFFH for putting such meaningful event like the 2024 Victorian Protecting Children Award ceremony. Read more about the winners and finalists.👇 https://lnkd.in/dBsT3N-V 👏👏👏👏June C. Achmel Temple Rayan Hassan Jiress Musafiri Valentine Kisorio Mamadou Diamanka @Ebirima Sarr Commission for Children and Young People Victoria OzChild Youth Support + Advocacy Service OzChild VACCA - Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency Victorian Department of Families, Fairness & Housing Charis Mentoring (AU NZ) #BeatTheTime #communitybuilding #youngpeoole #futuregeneration #aafroubuntu #togetherness

The article below is a wake up call to provide some support to low resourced charities like AAFRO. For many years we have volunteered to help children and young people struggling with their educational subjects - from primary to high school. At AAFRO we have been aware of this issue for sometime now. Therefore, we have been responding through our early intervention education support program such as AAFRO #Live2Learn where we dedicate time on our weekends volunteering to support the literacy and numeracy skills of children and young people falling behind. https://lnkd.in/gUCUpj6J #togetherness #aafroLive2Learn #futuregeneration

Hello network and supporters; Friday is about to finish and the weekend is about to start. We are putting something for you to get ready and stay connected with AAFRO. In the last two weeks here are some highlights from our community work: 1. , we completed the #BeatTheTime school holidays activities during term 2 school breaks, with more than 30 children and young people attending on average through the holidays. 2. Our case managers and support workers maintained active work ethics to support those who are in need of help to navigate some of the challenges they are facing. This includes women and teenagers. 3.last Saturday, we activated AAFRO #Live2Learn, an online education support program for students from primary to high schools . This program has been running for many years, changing the lives of vulnerable children and young people who are in need for help. 4. we have advertised a community connector role for South East and it's still open. Here is the job link and feel free to share it with your network.👇 https://lnkd.in/dxnRxH4u 5.. We have a new staff who joined us in the Goulburn and we are excited about it. On how to help AAFRO please email us on info@aafro.com.au Finally our charity is under resources and any support will help us to make a difference. Wishing everyone a great weekend. Jiress Musafiri Achmel Temple Rayan Hassan June C. Mamadou Diamanka #aafroubuntu #communitybuilding

We are thrilled to shine a spotlight on Manny a Year 11 student from Ballarat who has dedicated his school holidays to making a significant impact through our Beat the Time School Holiday Program. Over the past two weeks, Manny has not only travelled to join us but has also immersed himself wholeheartedly in our mission to empower young people through mentorship and meaningful engagement. From day one, Manny has exemplified dedication and compassion. His commitment to mentoring other young people and also being mentored has been nothing short of inspiring. Manny is a future leader with a lot of potential ahead of him. AAFRO organization provides a wrap around support for families and young people. Beat the Time school holiday model goes far beyond the holidays, it creates volunteering opportunities for future young professionals, connecting siblings and others extended family members. It also allows parents and guardians to stay in their everyday employment. We thank all the volunteers and staff who contributed to the wellbeing of the children and young people during the break. With the right resourcing we can build a strong community. Jiress Musafiri June C. Achmel Temple Rayan Hassan Mamadou Diamanka @Ebirima Sarr @Manny Valentine Kisorio Marlene Meki #togetherness #futureleaders #youngpeoplewellbeing #communitybuilding #aafroearlyintervention #volunteering #thankyou!