EMPOWER THE YOUTH OF TODAY
FOR A BETTER TOMORROW
UNITE THE PEOPLE
BY PROMOTING THEIR RIGHTS
BUILD PEACEFUL COMMUNITIES
THROUGH CONFLICT MEDIATION
SHARE SKILLS AND INFORMATION
TO SHARE HOPE AND THE FUTURE
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Welcome to Africa Unite (AU), where we are dedicated to promoting human rights and fostering social cohesion in communities across South Africa. Learn more about our background, mission, approach, programmes, and impact.

We work with migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees.

We assist women in their communities.

We support children in their schools and homes.

We address social issues for the health and welfare of the people.

MARs Live Show Appearance on Ekse Live, Cape Town TV

Representatives from the MARs (Migrants, Asylum Seekers, and Refugees) Youth Empowerment Movement made a significant appearance on Cape Town TV’s live show, Ekse Live on the 22nd of May. The event offered an essential platform for talking about the goals of the movement and the urgent problems that young migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in South Africa face. During the live show, there was a chance to promote MARs and the needs and rights of young migrants.

South Africa Elections with Africa Unite Observers

On the morning of May 29th, 2024, South Africa witnessed the stirring dawn of a new era. From the crack of dawn until the late hours of the evening, citizens across the nation embraced the power of their singular voice, casting their votes in the 7th democratic elections. This pivotal day, where each person could make ONE X, ONE VOTE, showcased active participation in governance, a cornerstone of democracy. Guiding this historic event were the vigilant eyes of 13 observers from Africa Unite, stationed in various communities like...

Tusimame Africa Day Celebration : Building A Resilient and Sustainable Africa for Women On The Move

On the 25th of May, the 6 Spin Street Gallery was abuzz with excitement as 84 individuals gathered to celebrate Africa Day, an event successfully hosted by Tusimame Wanawake. This year, the celebration was themed “Building A Resilient and Sustainable Africa for Women On The Move,” highlighting the strength and tenacity of African women, particularly those who have migrated in search of better opportunities.
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Voice Africa's Future 2015 Campaign

In partnership with African Monitor AU has collected voices and aspirations of young people in South Africa through a campaign called Voice Africa’s Future (VAF) which is running in 10 African countries with the aim of creating a platform that will enable youth to participate in the Post 2015 Development process. Through this initiative 12 000 voices and aspirations of young people were collected in South Africa....
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Xenophobia Must Fall

The recent xenophobic attacks on foreigners which happened kwazulu Natal and Johannesburg clearly...
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One of Africa Unite's Goals

One of Africa Unite’s goal is to build communities that are conflict free, enhance social cohesion and promote social economic development within these communities. Hence in an attempt to build peaceful, tolerant and conducive communities, Africa Unite is embarking on a on a conflict mediation programme. The communities that we are working with are Nyanga, Europe Township and Philippi all in the...

South Africa’s Europe - By Kate O’Malley – friend of Africa Unite

As we drove out of South Africa’s “Europe,” an informal settlement adjacent to Nyanga, one of the oldest black townships created under apartheid policies, the South African heat and the day’s purpose weighed on me. In this long expanse of dirt streets, overcrowding, and stench, people live with the constant threat of destruction and death by fire, crime, and tuberculosis…
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