Country

Scotland

Charity number

SC051598

Status

Active

Registered

Feb. 18, 2022

Legal form

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the promotion of equality and diversity'

The Academy for African Studies is dedicated to advancing education, community growth, and cultural understanding about the African region. By providing access to educational materials and resources, the Academy helps communities build knowledge and fosters lifelong learning. It promotes equality and diversity by supporting inclusive activities that uplift underrepresented voices and drive meaningful community participation. The Academy also plays a key role in community development, offering training and re-training opportunities that deepen understanding of the African context. Through events that celebrate African heritage, history, and culture, we create spaces for reflection, pride, and unity. Additionally, to address poverty across the region, the Academy conducts and publishes research on its root causes and strategies for alleviation, providing critical insights that inform effective policy and action

Objectives: (a) To advance education within the African region by making materials or objects capable of educating available to the public, such as in libraries or on databases (b) To promote and coordinate activities that enhance equality and diversity (c) To advance citizenship or community development by providing education, training and re-training opportunities for members of the public about the African context. (d) To facilitate and organise events celebrating the African heritage, history and culture (e) To prevent and relief poverty within the African region by conducting research into the factors that contribute to poverty and the best ways to mitigate them (f) To advance education within the African region by undertaking academic research and publishing the results online, or in peer-reviewed journals

Areas of operation

Main operating location

South Lanarkshire

Geographical spread

UK and overseas

Finances

Nearby

• Springer Rescue for Scotland 0.0 mi
• Hamilton Community Events 0.0 mi
• Scottish Family Business Association 0.1 mi
• Hamilton South Townswomen's Guild 0.3 mi
• Hamilton New Parish Church of Scotland 0.5 mi

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