American Football For African Mission

Organization name

American Football For African Mission

Organization link

https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-fooball-for-african-mission-affam/

Organization type

Indigenous Led, Non-governmental organisation (NGO), Youth Led

Country

Nigeria. We are also registered in The USA and have done work in Ghana, Côte D'Ivoire and Uganda.

Current focus/area

Awareness raising, Health, Indigenous rights, Youth empowerment, Youth Leadership

Description/notes

"American Football For African Mission (AFFAM) is a Nonprofit organization, registered both in Coperate Affairs Commission Nigeria and The Secretary of State, North Carolina, USA with a 501c. AFFAM uses Sports (American Football) as a vehicle to reach out to the youths of Africa whom are profiled to be the most at risk and defenseless in our society, Regarding the negative activities that affect our environment and it's sustainable Processes. AFFAM has taken it upon herself to attain The UN SDG's 1,2,3,4,5,6, 10,13,16&17 in the African Society. These includes but not limited to Facilitating academic scholarships, Facilitating sports jobs/contracts for the Youths, Climate Justice/Action advocacies, Peace and Conflicts resolution advocacy etc. AFFAM has been involved in several campaigns against drug abuse, Campaigns against Environment degradation and Climate change, No Hunger, No Poverty, right to Education, Gender equality, Peace advocacies etc So far, AFFAM has been to Ghana, Ivory Coast, Uganda and are in contacts with all American Football Federations in Africa. Back home in Nigeria, The US Embassy Nigeria, Sports Commission, National Youth Council, Education Board, Traditional Rulers etc have all endorsed our work and efforts. Due to our work in ground, the United Nations General Assembly issued several Special Accreditation to AFFAM amongst other organizations and entities to attend conferences."

Compendium source

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