#MakeEveryDayAfricaDay

AFRICAN
AMBASSADOR

Africa Day, as it is now known, marks the beginning of a quest for the unity of the continent and for the political and economic emancipation of its people as well as co-operation amongst them.

What we do

African Ambassador initiative is focused on creating an ongoing awareness and fostering the culture of Pan Africanism amongst youth in South Africa and the African diaspora.

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Art as an Expression

Art is an effective way to communicate and will be in the forefront of our engagement with youth i.e. poetry, music, fashion, theatre dance and visual arts.

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Drive Change

As a leading country in Africa, it is crucial for South Africa to recognize and celebrate Africa Month, religiously and ensure that its programs are accurately aligned with those of the AU

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Ongoing Conversations

Conversations on social media & youth forums at higher learning institutions, with the focus on ‘what does it mean to be an African and the way forward’.

African Ambassadors

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IDENTIFYING A GAP IN THE COUNTRY

The African Ambassador Campaign comes as a result of identifying a gap in our country where young people are not passionate about national initiatives which promotes Pan Africanism.

Projects

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Ongoing Projects

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DRIVING CHANGE THROUGH TOMORROW’s LEADERS

Young people today are losing touch with their African heritage, as we move towards globalization and a cosmopolitan lifestyle. South Africa alone has 11 official languages which all have their own unique cultures and traditions, and Nigeria has approximately 500 languages with hundreds of ethnic groups and three of which are major languages, namely Yoruba, Hausa-Fulani and Igbo.

As opposed to the concept of Africa Day being celebrated during the month of May only, African Ambassador is an initiative which will ensure that the concept of Africa Month is carried throughout the year. Young people have the power to drive change and they are tomorrow’s leaders. African Ambassador initiative is focused on creating an ongoing awareness and fostering the culture of Pan Africanism amongst youth in South Africa and the African diaspora. It is about ongoing conversations on social media and youth forums at higher learning institutions, with the focus on ‘what does it mean to be an African and the way forward’. Art is one of the most effective ways of communicating a message. Therefore, art will be in the forefront of our engagement with youth i.e. poetry, music, fashion, theatre dance and visual arts.

Our Latest PROJECTS

Championing the African Ambassador project with the support of other young influential Africans

OBJECTIVES

The purpose of African Ambassador initiative is …

To enrich a culture of proudly African youth whom are Bona-fide
To carry the legacy of Africa Day in South Africa and Africa forward.
To create ongoing conversations about Pan Africanism amongst youth.
To promote and embrace our diverse “African” cultures with the notion of African unity and renaissance.
To ensure that the spirit of Africanism is imbedded in the daily lives of young people.
To give young Africans artists the platform to showcase their artistic work.
To serve as a pillar for South Africa’s implementation of the key strategic objectives of Africa Month under the theme “MakeEveryDayAfricaDay”.
To create job opportunities for entrepreneurs who will be providing their services towards the implementation of the project.

The African Ambassador Project will create a nation that is proud of its heritage and that which will keep the vision of Africa Month alive 365 Days of the year.

THE FOUNDING OF AFRICAN AMBASSADOR

The project is founded by a dynamic Social Entrepreneur, Actress, Radio Personality, MC, and Model who was recently crowned Ms United Nation International 2018/19 in Toronto (Canada) 25 August 2018, Ms Vinolia Mabele. The pageant sought to honour women all over the world involved in community building initiatives that are making a positive and lasting impact. It saw over 18 contestants competing for the title of which Vinolia was the overall winner. For Vinolia this solidified her lifelong dream of being afforded the official ambassadorial role to effect change for the African community at large. She plans to use her new title to expand her programs to continue the work she began with her Face of Mzansi organization by partnering with organizations that share a similar vision as those of the UN and AU.

The multi-award winning Vinolia Mabele was recognized by the Premier of Gauteng David Makhura, for her Community Development initiatives in the category of “Investing in Girls” at the Women of Excellence Awards in 2018. She was also recognized at the Sedibeng Mayoral Awards in 2016 by Mayor Mahole S Mofokeng and Mayor Busisiwe Modisakeng, in the category of Community Development for her work in relation to Face of Mzansi (Vaal) girl child empowerment, as well as her developing career in the world of film and television.

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I raise up my voice – not so I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard … we cannot succeed when half of us are held back.” ― Malala Yousafzai

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With the slogan #MakeEverydayAfricaDay, African Ambassador and the Department of Sport Arts and Culture SA seeks to create an ongoing conversation on Pan African ism and the Agenda 2063 “The Africa We Want” as well as the National Development Plan of 2030.