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Invest in Voice. Uplift Community. Build Justice.
AFRISOTA exists to amplify African immigrant voices, preserve our cultural legacy, and transform the systems that shape our lives. From empowering youth through Ubuntu Circles to uplifting family wellness and shifting public narratives—your support makes it all possible.
Whether you're donating $10 or $1,000, your gift directly strengthens the lives of African immigrants in Minnesota.
While we are currently applying for our own 501(c)(3) status, we accept tax-deductible donations through our fiscal sponsor - Phumulani
Your gift supports storytelling, youth empowerment, family healing, and advocacy for African immigrants in Minnesota. When you write a check to Phumulani, please remember to write "For Afrisota" on the memo line
What Your Gift Supports
$100 → Supplies for one youth circle session
$75 → Pays for a parent to attend a cultural parenting workshop
$100 → Covers video equipment for Afrisota Digital storytelling
$250 → Trains a community navigator to support families with housing, school, and legal systems
$500 → Funds a cultural training workshop for a local school or agency
💬 “Because of AFRISOTA, I learned how to share my story—and I now mentor others like me.”
— Ubuntu Youth Mentor -
Want to Make a Donation Today?
Send check to our mailing address: 1480 Park Street, 323, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
To the order of: Phumulani
Memo: For Afrisota
More Ways to Give
Monthly Giving: Join our Sankofa Circle—a community of recurring donors driving sustained change.
In-Kind Donations: Got a camera, laptop, or space we can use? Let us know!
Corporate Matching: Double your impact—ask your employer about gift matching.
Fundraise for Us: Host a storytelling night or birthday fundraiser—turn your circle into action.
Tax-deductible Donations Are Processed By Our Fiscal Sponsor - Phumulani
AFRISOTA has an agreement with Phumulani as the fiscal sponsor. We appreciate your support.
Join the Sankofa Giving Circle
Giving that honors the past, empowers the present, and invests in the future.
Giving that honors the past, empowers the present, and invests in the future.
Giving that honors the past, empowers the present, and invests in the future.
Sankofa is a powerful West African symbol that means “go back and get it.” It reminds us that by reaching into our history, we can reclaim what’s essential to move forward with strength.
The Sankofa Circle is AFRISOTA’s community of recurring donors—people who give monthly to fuel long-term impact and cultural resilience among African immigrants in Minnesota.
Why Become a Sankofa Donor?
Giving that honors the past, empowers the present, and invests in the future.
Giving that honors the past, empowers the present, and invests in the future.
- Rooted Support: Your consistent gift ensures stability for our youth, families, and community programs
- Deeper Connection: Sankofa Circle members receive exclusive stories, updates, and early access to events
- Legacy of Impact: Your giving helps preserve culture, amplify stories, and build equity across generations