Since forming, our main focus has been on work with BAME communities, including new migrants to the UK (including EEA families), refugees, asylum seekers and those from lower-income families in the city, county and the Midlands region, and since 2015, nationally across the UK.
We are an ambitious organisation and want to grow the services we offer. Those we assist often require long-term support following trauma, family loss, mental health issues or abandonment. Along with our core advice work, we are adding an affordable housing component to our work and we are also creating an international venture. After many years of working in partnership with more established local international NGOs, we have established an office in Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Our overarching aim is to empower our service users to access essential services in the UK in order to help them create a sustainable future for themselves and their families.
OUR MISSION & VISION
Mission
Afro Innovation Group empowers refugees, asylum seekers and migrants to overcome barriers, find belonging and thrive whether building a life in the East Midlands or preparing to return home with skills and confidence. We provide advice, support and a strong voice in policy-making to ensure that those we serve are heard, valued and included in the fabric of our multicultural society.
Vision
A society in the East Midlands where refugees, asylum seekers and migrants are treated with fairness and compassion; where public empathy is deepened, local authorities act justly, and holistic, life-changing support empowers individuals to rebuild their lives with dignity.
OUR VALUES
Empowerment
We support people in recognising their strengths and taking control of the decisions that affect their lives.
Inclusion & Equality
We challenge the barriers and discrimination that prevent people from participating fully in society.
Community-Led
Lived experience and community knowledge sit at the heart of everything we do.
Collaboration
We believe change is greater when we work with others.
Integrity & Accountability
We act responsibly, transparently and ethically.
Learning & Innovation
We listen, evaluate, and adapt.
Here are firsthand accounts of the positive impact we've made on individuals' lives.
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Your donation helps Afro Innovation Group provide practical support, advocacy and community-led projects for people facing inequality, displacement and hardship.
Every contribution helps us respond to real needs and continue our work across Leicester and beyond.
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