

About Us
Who We Are
The Afro Progressive Forum (APF) is a non-profit, solution-driven, community-based movement committed to building a progressive, united, and empowered Africa. We bring people together to tackle unemployment, promote justice, and drive development.
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Our Vision
A thriving Africa where every voice counts and every community prospers.
​​Our Mission
The Afro Progressive Forum (APF) exists to unite and empower communities through progressive values.
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What We Do
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📌 Youth Empowerment – training, mentorship & entrepreneurship support.
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📌 Community Development – education, health, and sustainable livelihoods.
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📌 Economic Transformation – support for small businesses & cooperatives.
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📌 Advocacy & Justice – accountability in governance & social equity.
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📌 Culture & Heritage – celebrating and protecting our South African identity.
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Our Values
🔹 Progressiveness
🔹 Unity
🔹 Empowerment
🔹 Accountability
🔹 Ubuntu
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Progressiveness
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We are committed to forward movement and continuous improvement.
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We are willing to challenge the status quo in favor of innovation or fairness.
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We advocate for equity, inclusivity, and development.
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Unity
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We work together despite differences.
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We create a sense of collective strength and belonging.
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We've built a foundation for cooperation and stability.
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Empowerment
We aim to
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Build self-confidence and independence.
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Provide tools, knowledge, and opportunities.
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Break down barriers that prevent growth.
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Accountability
We aim to
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Be answerable for our duties and commitments.
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Take ownership of successes and failures.
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Ensure transparency and trust in leadership or governance.
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Ubuntu
We aim to embody the following key elements of Ubuntu:
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Community & Solidarity – prioritizing collective well-being over individual gain.
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Respect & Dignity – treating every person as valuable and worthy.
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Compassion & Caring – empathy, generosity, and kindness in relationships.
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Shared Responsibility – working together towards common goals.​
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Our Activities
​To achieve its objectives, the Afro Progressive Forum will:
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Organise forums, dialogues, and workshops.
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Establish Community Helpdesks to identify communities' needs, wants, challenges, and issues to fulfil and provide solutions for them.
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Establish Community Markets to create Community Economies.
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Conduct research and publications on progressive issues.
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Partner with government, business, and civil society.
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Establish programmes for youth leadership, arts, technology, and social innovation.
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Mobilise resources through lawful fundraising and donor engagement.​​
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Why Join Us?
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Become part of a network of change-makers.
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Access skills training, leadership programmes & opportunities.
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Work together to build stronger communities.
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Shape Africa’s future with your voice and action.
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We believe in the power of collective action, where every individual has the potential to shape their own destiny and contribute to a brighter world.