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.

• 📌 Community Development – education, health, and sustainable livelihoods.

• 📌 Economic Transformation – support for small businesses & cooperatives.

• 📌 Advocacy & Justice – accountability in governance & social equity.

• 📌 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

• We are committed to forward movement and continuous improvement.

• We are willing to challenge the status quo in favor of innovation or fairness.

• We  advocate for equity, inclusivity, and development.

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Unity

• We work together despite differences.

• We create a sense of collective strength and belonging.

• We've built a foundation for cooperation and stability.

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Empowerment

We aim to

• Build self-confidence and independence.

• Provide tools, knowledge, and opportunities.

• Break down barriers that prevent growth.

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Accountability

We aim to

• Be answerable for our duties and commitments.

• Take ownership of successes and failures.

• Ensure transparency and trust in leadership or governance.

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Ubuntu

We aim to embody the following key elements of Ubuntu:

1. Community & Solidarity – prioritizing collective well-being over individual gain.

2. Respect & Dignity – treating every person as valuable and worthy.

3. Compassion & Caring – empathy, generosity, and kindness in relationships.

4. Shared Responsibility – working together towards common goals.​

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Our Activities

 

​To achieve its objectives, the Afro Progressive Forum will:

• Organise forums, dialogues, and workshops.

• Establish Community Helpdesks to identify communities' needs, wants, challenges, and issues to fulfil and provide solutions for them.

• Establish Community Markets to create Community Economies.

• Conduct research and publications on progressive issues.

• Partner with government, business, and civil society.

• Establish programmes for youth leadership, arts, technology, and social innovation.

• 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.

• Access skills training, leadership programmes & opportunities.

• Work together to build stronger communities.

• Shape Africa’s future with your voice and action.

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