Afrika Outbound

Toronto | Ontario | Hybrid

There is empowerment in travel that can inspire the individual

Afrika Outbound is an organization based in Toronto ON, that believes in reconnecting youth and young adults who identify as Black with their African roots. Afrika Outbound aims to enrich the lives of youth and young adults through the means of travel, giving them access to new ideas, different cultures, and ways if living. Travel is empowering because travelling has the power to educate, enlighten, inspire, and stimulate innovation. This provides life-changing experiences to youth and young adults from marginalized communities, challenging them to rethink their understanding of the world and themselves!

Mission

Afrika Outbound’s mission is to help youth and young adults from marginalized communities fully flourish into pioneers of positive change through the exchange of perspectives and ideologies obtained through travel.

Vision

To create a truly global world by removing the physical and invisible barriers surrounding outbound travel.

Values

• Mental health

• Education

• Equity

• Advocacy

Your Commitment to this Board

Meetings a Month/Year: 12 meeting, monthly meetings

Monthly Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per month

Meeting Location(s): Hybrid, in-person meeting held in Toronto, ON

Duration of Term Commitment to this Board: 1 year

Contact: Akilah Blackett, akilah.b@afrikaoutbound.org or 647-391-8875