What We Do at Alaafia
At Alaafia, we engage in a variety of awareness campaigns and community projects focused on positively impacting African immigrant families and those dealing with Sickle Cell disease. Our goal is to empower these groups to assume leadership roles in their communities.
Services Provided:
Domestic Violence Service and Resources
Sexual Assault, Harassment, and Misconduct Service and Resources
Human Trafficking Service and Resources
Healthcare Navigation Services
Sickle Cell Resources
Mentoring and workshops for African immigrants seeking career guidance and personal development.
Resource Referrals:
Healthcare
Shelter and Housing
Food Pantry
Legal Assistance
Training Programs Offered:
Our training sessions for organizations cover prevention, emphasizing the definitions, scenarios, impacts, and consequences.
Digital media career training for families affected by Sickle Cell Disease and facing economic challenges.
Systematic, Diversity, or Implicit Biasness Organizational Training.
Sexual Misconduct and Harassment Training.
DV, Sexual Violence, and Human Trafficking Training.
Education on African cultures and traditions.
Community Outreach:
We focus on educating families to tackle challenges through available resources proactively.
Awareness Campaigns Project:
We run campaigns to educate African immigrant and Sickle Cell families on critical issues, enhancing community awareness and providing information on accessing support. This initiative helps families understand their options, regardless of their situation.
Awareness Campaigns Include:
Mental Health
Child Marriage
Girl Education
Cyberbullying
Reproductive Health Education
FGM
Heart Disease
Period Poverty
Child’s Malnutrition
Cultural Differences
HIV/AIDS
Gender Equity
Sexual Violence
Breast Cancer
War Conflict
Teenage Pregnancy
Human Rights
Human Trafficking
Other Programs:
Facebook Educational Sessions
Personal care item collections
Donation drives
Workshops and Conferences
Mentorship Sessions
“Mother a Child” program
Group Meetings
Fundraising Activities:
Alaafia Official Launch
Youth Conference
Fashion Shows
Mocktail Corner
Banquets
Tech Presentations
Cultural Sessions
Luncheon Sales
Peach Carpet Event
Pin a Friend
Purple Agenda
Games Day
Secret Admirer
Auctions
Motivational Moments
Green Refresh
Alaafia Competition:
Aimed at underprivileged immigrant children, this competition encourages educational commitment, confidence, and empowerment, offering a platform to showcase and develop talents and skills.
Competition Categories:
Essay Writing
Drawing
Stage Plays
Dancing
Motivational Speaking
App Design
Business or Event Idea Creation
Painting
Reading
Spelling
Cooking
Baking
