What is AfroYanga and why do we need it?

 

AfroYanga (also meaning ‘African Pride’) is a Living Free UK initiative aimed at empowering and celebrating LGBTQ+ Africans, asylum seekers, and Refugees by delivering tailored services and organizing events throughout the year.

Why do we need AfroYanga?

Structural inequality, systemic racism, and the phobia against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer plus (LGBTIQ+) Africans, asylum seekers, and refugees are deeply embedded within our society’s public infrastructure.

This can be seen in the exclusion faced by African LGBTIQ+ individuals and asylum seekers because of their sexual orientation, gender identity, race, and nationality which have caused a toll on their mental health and quality of living. AfroYanga provides support, validation, and a feeling of acceptance for many LGBTIQ+ Africans and asylum seekers in the U.K through our events and interventions.

AfroYanga-Themed Yearly Events

AfroYanga – Pride Event (July/August)

This is a special pride event to inspire and celebrate LGBTQ+ Migrants, Asylum Seekers, and Refugees through insightful discussions and workshops, professional networking, and Afro-themed entertainment with food, music, and drinks. AfroYanga Pride takes place every July or August in London.

AfroYanga – Summer Picnic (May/June)

AfroYanga picnic is our annual picnic event for LGBT Africans, Asylum Seekers and Refugees to network, connect and socialise. This takes place in the month of May/June in London.

AfroYanga – Xmas Potluck(December)

AfroYanga Christmas Potluck aims to tackle loneliness amongst LGBT African migrants during Christmas by coming together to socialise through food, drinks and light discussions.  AfroYanga Christmas Potluck takes place every December in London.

For updates on any of the AfroYanga events, please follow our Instagram Page via @livingfree_uk.

For partnership and sponsorship, please email [email protected]