We are committed to building long-term stability and shared ownership within our community.

Long-term goals:

• Develop a sustainable funding model combining grants, community contributions, and donors

• Establish regional Afro Swiss Families chapters (e.g., Basel, Geneva, Bern, Lausanne) to expand our reach and build strong, locally led community networks

• Build leadership structures and training to support chapter coordinators and volunteers

• Establish a recurring giving circle (e.g., “Village Builders” or “Friends of ASF”)

• Build corporate partnerships aligned with diversity, equity, and family wellbeing

• Develop earned-income streams to complement external grants

• Ensure our programming remains affordable, accessible, and community-driven

• Introduce a thoughtful membership structure that supports inclusion while offering meaningful benefits

We aim to build robust, culturally grounded programming that nurtures identity, belonging, and connection.

Long-term goals:

• Develop age-specific offerings for early childhood, primary school, pre-teens, and teens

• Expand workshops on identity, multilingualism, emotional wellbeing, and Afro hair care

• Offer annual cultural celebrations, seasonal gatherings, and heritage-focused events

• Strengthen parent, caregiver, and ally support groups (in-person and online)

• Establish partnerships with schools, educators, and child development specialists

• Launch youth leadership and mentorship pathways

• Create evidence-informed programs based on research on racial identity, belonging, and multicultural family wellbeing

Our vision includes creating a permanent, culturally grounded home for Afro Swiss Families — a space designed for belonging, learning, and community connection.

Long-term goals:

• Establish a dedicated Afro Swiss Families Centre as a welcoming hub for children, parents, caregivers, and allies

• Host community-centered events onsite, including Meet & Play sessions, gatherings for parents, caregivers and allies, youth programs, and intergenerational activities.

• Strengthen and expand our Children’s Library & Resource Collection — currently available online and at community events — and work toward giving it a permanent physical home that centers Afro-European stories, culturally relevant books, and parenting materials

• Provide flexible multi-use spaces for workshops, meetings, play sessions, and community gatherings

• Create an environment that reflects Afro-European cultures through art, books, storytelling spaces, and community materials

• Include family-friendly amenities such as play areas, reading nooks, breastfeeding spaces, and communal kitchen areas

• Reduce reliance on external venues to ensure year-round stability, accessibility, and consistency in programming

We aim to strengthen our voice, expand our reach, and build partnerships that uplift Afro-European families across Switzerland.

Long-term goals:

• Increase national visibility as a trusted resource on Afro-European identity, belonging, and multicultural parenting

• Advocate for equitable and inclusive experiences for Afro-European children in Swiss institutions

• Build partnerships with cultural festivals, libraries, schools, youth organizations, and family centres

• Develop and publish resources, toolkits, and stories reflecting the lived experiences of our community

• Position Afro Swiss Families as a thought leader and partner for institutions seeking to better support diverse families