Membership

Membership in this organisation is open to a large spectrum of committed people and organisations that share the goals and objectives of the organisation, without any presumption on opinions and affiliations.  

Two categories of membership is foreseen for individuals and organisations wishing to participate in and contribute to the work of AFAX.

Corporate membership is open to companies, missions and other organisations. These include:

• Private sector organisations

• Professional and business associations

• Diplomatic representations

• Non-governmental organisations

• Foundations

AFAX is particularly interested in the membership of Belgium-based special interest organisations of Africans in the diaspora as well as  nationality of origin-focused groups.

Individual membership is open to individual members of the African diaspora in Belgium community as well as to individuals from other communities committed to furthering the work of AFAX.

Why become a member?

Membership of AFAX provides you with the opportunity to influence public debate and policy making at the EU level on issues that impact Africa and Africans.

As a member of AFAX, you will enjoy the following benefits:

• Get invited to attend and participate in activities of AFAX and other organisations  with a focus on Africa:

  • workshops, conferences, seminars and forums organised by AFAX and its partners

  • Briefings by key representatives of multilateral  and other international organisations (Europan Union, World Bank, ACP, Africa Union). We also schedule regularly briefings by representatives of African governments on diplomatic and commercial missions to the EU.

   

• Receive AFAX News - a quarterly bulletin that will keep you regularly informed on events and policy issues at the EU level that impact Africa

• Become part of a growing interest group capable of influencing public debate on Africa at the  European level

For members of the african diaspora community, membership in AFAX  also provides you with the platform to join other African professionals in making contributions of greater impact to the continent's development. Individual contributions, although necessary and welcome, have a minimal impact on the reduction of poverty on a continent level. Join us and together we could scale-up our actions.

Furthermore, you will be regularly informed on career and investment opportunities in the continent.

Want to join us?

 Please complete and submit the membership application form below: