Our Projects and Initiatives
Alaafia is currently involved in many programs and initiatives designed to empower African immigrant communities, support individuals affected by Sickle Cell Disease, and promote health, safety, education, and economic growth.
Some of our projects are actively being implemented, while others are in the planning and development stages. As our organization continues to grow, we will regularly update this page with new initiatives and highlights of completed projects.
If you are interested in sponsoring, partnering with, or supporting any of our projects, please contact us at grants@alaafiaafrc.org or call 414-432-3555.
Alaafia Programs and Projects
- Alaafia Digital Platform
- Alaafia Hotline
- Safe House Project
- Strength in Sickle Cell
- Women’s Health Education Program
- Reproductive Health Initiative
- Domestic Violence Program
- Sexual Assault Program
- Human Trafficking Program
- Immigration Resources and Referral Services
- Prison Advocacy for Immigrants and Survivors of Abuse
- Technical Assistance Program
Training and Professional Development
- Diversity, Equity, Cultural Competency, and Implicit Bias Training
- Sexual Misconduct and Harassment Training
- Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence, and Human Trafficking Training
- Digital Tools for Immigrant Families
- Tech Presentation for Girls
Community Development and Outreach
- Back-to-School Program
- Community Sanitation Program
- Social Media Awareness Campaigns
- Holiday Gift Program
- Gift Card Assistance Project
- Book Donation Program
- One Million Women Pictures Project
- Professional Meets Grassroots Women Initiative
- Youth and Women’s Exchange Program
- Rebuild Economic Development Project
Innovation and Creative Projects
- Apps Development Project
- Competition Project
- Articles and Publications Project
- Health Education Project
- Farming Project
Community Events and Sub-Projects
Throughout the year, Alaafia hosts educational, cultural, and community-building events that foster engagement and leadership.
Signature Events
- Purple Agenda
- Moments with Africans
- International Youth Conference
- Quarterly Cultural Sessions
- Documentary Screenings
- Donation Drives
- Youth Mentorship Programs
Youth Development Activities
- Choose Your Mentor
- Pin a Friend
- Games Day
- Motivational Moments
- Essay Competition
- Drawing Competition
- Dancing Competition
- App Design Challenge
- Business and Event Innovation Competition
- Painting Competition
- Reading Competition
- Spelling Competition
- Cooking Competition
- Baking Competition
Community Engagement Events
- Mother and Child Program
- Fashion Showcase
- Mocktail Corner
- Youth Banquet
- Tea or Coffee Discussion Series
- Luncheon Sales
- Peach Carpet Events
- Secret Admirer Activities
- The Highest Bidder Fundraiser
- Green Refresh Community Events
Strength in Sickle Cell Programs
Strength in Sickle Cell is one of Alaafia’s flagship initiatives dedicated to improving the quality of life of individuals and families affected by Sickle Cell Disease through advocacy, education, support, and community engagement.
Strength in Sickle Cell Programs Include:
- Squeeze the Sickle Conference
- Sickber Awareness Event
- Local and National Legislative Advocacy Programs
- Blogging Program
- Mentorship Project
- Warm Gear Distribution Program
- Alcohol, Smoking, and Substance Abuse Prevention Program
- No Sickle Babies by 2050 Campaign
- Cartoon and Youth Education Program
- PAS Project
- SC Memoirs Podcast
- Virtual Meet-Up Series
- Sickle Cell Resources Program
Through these programs and initiatives, Alaafia remains committed to creating opportunities, improving health outcomes, empowering communities, and building a stronger future for African immigrants and Sickle Cell families.