Fostering Partnership For Transformational Change
Mission Statement
The Mission of Virginia Africa Partnership is to spur wealth by fostering a strong partnership between Virginia and Africa which promotes entrepreneurship, increase trade opportunities, bridge collaboration between Virginia universities, particularly HBCU’S with African higher educational institutions and promoting sister-cities relationship between Virginia and Africa counties, cities and provinces.
Impact Projects
Computers for Africa
The Computer for Africa Initiative is dedicated to fostering economic growth and enhancing community well-being across Africa through the power of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Our program focuses on spreading education in science and technology by expanding access to computers and other digital tools, thereby increasing computer literacy among students.
Our approach includes:
- Distributing computers and other digital devices.
- Establishing computer labs and repair centers.
- Supporting distance and online learning.
By creating a comprehensive ecosystem, the VAP Computer for Africa Initiative aims to provide African students with the tools and skills they need to thrive in the digital age.
Currently, we are active in Senegal, Ghana, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Zambia, with plans to expand to additional countries.
We invite schools, colleges, universities, and companies to support our mission by recycling and donating their old computers to our program. Your contributions will play a vital role in empowering the next generation of African innovators and leaders.
STEM Scholarship Award
VAP STEM Scholarship GALA
VAP Youth Leadership & STEM Scholarship Award Ceremony
Computer for Africa Drive
2024 VAP Youth Leadership and STEM Award
The 2023 Virginia Africa Partnership Youth Leadership & STEM Award Ceremony took place in Richmond Virginia. Date May 20,2023- Five students with GAP over 3.0were awarded.
The Mission of the VAP Youth Leadership and STEM Award is
- To inspire more young people in Virginia, particularly girls and minority Black students, to develop a keen interest in STEM and pursue the study of STEM subjects and relevant future pathways
- To motivate young people for a higher sense of leadership
- To foster innovation and cross-cultural awareness.
” STEM offers unlimited possibilities ” – Raju- Guest speaker
Upcoming Event
The 2024 US-Africa Mayor's Summit
Building on the legacy of the US-AFRICA Summit, the US-Africa Mayor’s Summit will serve as a plate-form for US and Africa municipal leaders, elected officials, policy makers, the business and philanthropic community and the African diaspora in the US to engage in high level dialogue, networking and learning opportunities leading to transformational change for the benefit of our cities and our people.
Under the theme of ” Building Trans-Atlantic Partnerships to Advance Innovation in Our Cities “, the 2024 event aims to inspire, engage and empower US and African mayors to start working together to tackle pressing challenges and serve as a gateway for inclusive economic growth while laying the foundation for partnerships that will enhance cultural and mutual understanding, enhance diplomacy, advance democracy, peace, global security and climate change.
Consequently, we strongly believe that African American, friends of Africa and the African diaspora should play a decisive role in the forging of this new shared vision. As a non-profit striving to strengthen economic and cultural ties between the US and Africa, we strongly believe that networking is the first step and the catalyst for learning opportunities and for the forging of sustainable partnership. The US- Africa Mayor’s Summit will take place in the US or on the African continent annually on a rotating basis.
Registration deadline.
- July 30, 2024 for participants coming from Africa.
- October 5,2024 for participants from the US
Contact us. info@vapartnership.org or fill up the form on our contact page
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