OUR BIG FIVE

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 Telling our stories is an act of survival—and liberation. 

Afrisota Digital centers the lived experiences of African immigrants through documentaries, podcasts, interviews, and cultural spotlights. This program exists to preserve memory, affirm identity, and shift public narratives that often misrepresent or erase our people.

Key activities include the Afrisota Digital YouTube Channel, the “Our Voices” archive, and short film or podcast series on resilience, migration, and identity. These stories are not only artistic expressions but also advocacy tools, informing policy and educating institutions. In the community, Afrisota Digital sparks cultural pride, intergenerational connection, and a collective voice powerful enough to challenge injustice and inspire change.

Empowering our youth means securing our future. 

Ubuntu Youth Circles offer African immigrant youth a space where they are seen, supported, and celebrated. Grounded in African values and the spirit of “I am because we are,” this program nurtures identity, builds emotional wellness, and strengthens protective factors for youth navigating life in the U.S. Through workshops, group mentorship, storytelling, and cultural affirmation, young people are equipped to thrive—not just survive—in their schools and communities.

Activities include facilitated monthly Ubuntu youth circle workshops, mentorship pairing with African immigrant role models, civic engagement training, and a powerful “Roots & Wings” Summer Leadership Camp. Importantly, the program also focuses on youth violence prevention through trauma-informed workshops, conflict resolution training, alcohol use, drug abuse, and culturally responsive safety strategies. As a result, youth emerge with stronger self-worth, healthier relationships, and a deeper commitment to leading change in their communities.

Access is not justice unless it's equitable. AFRISOTA’s Advocacy & Systems Navigation program helps African immigrants understand and assert their rights within systems that often exclude or misinterpret them. From schools and hospitals to immigration courts and city councils, this program builds both individual empowerment and systemic accountability.

Activities include Know Your Rights workshops, Policy Listening Circles, and training for Community Navigators—trusted peers who provide one-on-one support navigating education, health, legal, and immigration systems. We also engage in institutional advocacy, helping schools and law enforcement improve cultural responsiveness. Outcomes include increased self-advocacy, reduced institutional harm, and greater civic participation among African immigrants.

Strong families are the foundation of strong communities. 

Ubuntu Family & Community Circles support African immigrant households as they navigate parenting, cultural expectations, and systemic challenges in the U.S. Rooted in intergenerational healing and collective resilience, this program creates spaces for families to reconnect, learn, and grow together—with cultural respect and emotional safety.

Through Parenting Across Cultures workshops, family healing circles, and a hands-on Resource Navigation Help Desk, families gain both tools and trust to as they navigate life in the U.S. These circles reduce family stress, prevent crises, and rebuild bridges between generations—empowering parents and elders to lead with love, and youth to stay rooted and safe.

Systems change begins with understanding. 

Our Cultural Training for Institutions program educates schools, healthcare providers, nonprofits, and law enforcement on how to serve African immigrant communities with dignity, equity, and respect. We turn stories into strategies—equipping institutions to listen better and do better.

The training series, “Serving African Immigrants with Dignity,” includes youth and parent panels, culturally informed communication strategies, and policy consultations tailored to each institution. By centering community voices in these trainings, we reduce miscommunication, implicit bias, and service gaps. The result: stronger partnerships between systems and communities, and better access and outcomes for African immigrant families.