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OBJECTIVES

The federation aims:

To serve as a global platform that strengthens and connects Afro organisations, with particular attention to communities in the Netherlands, the Caribbean part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Suriname and other regions where people of African descent live;
To promote equal rights, social justice, cultural recognition, self-determination and the economic development of Afro communities worldwide;
To act as a dialogue partner with national and international public authorities, multilateral institutions, civil society organisations, businesses and other relevant stakeholders;
To encourage solidarity, shared responsibility and knowledge exchange between Afro organisations in the Global South and the diaspora;
To develop, support and coordinate policy initiatives, projects and programmes focused on emancipation, education, heritage, mental and physical health, entrepreneurship and civic participation;
To contribute to institutional and social infrastructure that enables sustainable development, self-organisation and political representation of Afro communities through collective decision-making;
To promote international networks, platforms and exchange programmes that strengthen the global Afro community;
To acknowledge, reflect on and actively address the continuing effects of slavery and colonial legacies, and to promote redress, recognition and healing in the broadest sense;
To undertake all further activities connected with or conducive to the foregoing in the broadest sense.

The Federation’s activities are directed exclusively towards the public benefit and are not intended to generate profit. Any income or surplus is used entirely to fulfil its objectives as set out in the Articles of Association.

Mission

From a Dutch perspective, the Federation works globally to strengthen, represent and connect Pan-African organisations on a lasting basis. It promotes social justice, cultural recognition, economic independence and political influence. It creates space for shared responsibility, policy advocacy and self-organisation, in solidarity with the struggle against racism, colonial legacies, the continuing effects of slavery and systemic exclusion.

We strive for a world in which people of African descent are free to shape their own future, rooted in dignity, justice and collective responsibility. We build sustainable systems in which our communities are heard and actively participate in decisions that shape their future.

We do this by:

To actively engage as a dialogue partner with national and international public authorities, multilateral institutions, civil society organisations, businesses and other relevant stakeholders.
To promote and represent the interests of the Afro community and our current and prospective members, nationally and internationally.
To encourage shared responsibility and solidarity among organisations and individuals in the diaspora and the Global South.

What we do

Events and networking: Organising meetings, conferences and networking activities.
International cooperation: Collaborating with international partners.
Heritage and awareness: Initiating and coordinating heritage and awareness projects.
Advice and advocacy: Engaging in dialogue with local, national and international authorities and organisations to support the interests of our current and prospective members and the Afro community.
Capacity building: Providing training, workshops and knowledge exchange for leaders and organisations.
Project development: Developing initiatives in emancipation, education, health, entrepreneurship and civic participation, and supporting cultural and educational projects.
Network building: Creating platforms for shared responsibility between diaspora communities and the Global South.
Policy advocacy: Actively contributing to the development of policies affecting Afro communities worldwide.

Management and expenditure of assets

The assets of the federation are managed by the board. Expenditures are made exclusively for the realization of the statutory objectives. Funds are used for project costs, organizational costs, and activities serving the public interest.

Any positive balances will be added to the association's assets and used for future activities.

Fundraising

The federation derives income from:

membership fees;
subsidies and contributions from governments;
donations and gifts;
funds and sponsors;
other benefits that fit within the objective.

Remuneration policy

In principle, board members receive no remuneration for their work. They are entitled to reimbursement of reasonable expenses incurred.

The association's articles of association provide for the possibility of granting board members a reasonable remuneration, should the General Meeting so decide. Any remuneration shall at all times be in line with market rates, be determined transparently, and comply with the frameworks set by the Tax and Customs Administration for ANBI institutions.

Reporting and transparency

The federation prepares an annual report and financial statement each year. These are adopted by the General Meeting of Members. The association acts transparently and makes relevant information available in accordance with ANBI requirements.

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