OUR JOURNEY
Arms around Africa started in Kampala Uganda in 2007, expanded to Eswatini in 2018 and then Mali in 2019.
We saw a need in Uganda that children and vulnerable women did not have the resources to lead their lives to the fullest and we decided to address that need with our organization.
Quickly we realized that this is an Africa wide problem, and decided to expand.
OUR MISSION
Making Africa a better place
How we do this:
By addressing the basic need of lack of recreation spaces that removes the right to play for children in the urban poor neighbourhoods.
AAAF Time-line
2010
AAAF starts working with children through the music and dance program
This program was successful and many of the children went on to use it as a stepping stone for a various life pathways. Some went on to have a colourful career in music like the ghetto kids of Uganda who started in this program.
2014
We start working with different partners
AAAF starts partnerships with different schools, community associations and faith based organizations.
Through these collaborations a synergy is created that helps AAAF expand into the wider community.
2018
Eswatini Chapter is created
An AAAF Chapter is created in Eswatini, southern Africa in partnership with the Ndlovukazi's (Queen Mother's) Association.
2020
The Mali Chapter is created
An AAAF Chapter is created in Mali, Western Africa, an initiative that was started inspired by Oumou Sangaré, who is a Grammy award winning Malian Wassoulou songstress.
