Afrifursa
Afrifursa
Stouffville, Ontario, Canada
Description

Afrifursa – ‘fursa’ means opportunities in KiSwahili and Arabic

Afrifursa's vision is to shift the narrative around Africa to a more accurate portrayal of its opportunities for engagement.

Our mission is to provide insight into African business, culture and society, while encouraging global citizens and organizations to participate in equitable opportunities of exchange with Africa.

Number of employees
2 - 10 employees
Company website
https://www.afrifursa.com/
Industries
Arts Banking & finance Environment Technology Trade & international business

Recent projects

Afri Future Tech Summit Fundraising Project

The main goal for the project is to secure grant funding and sponsorship for the Afri Future Tech Summit. This will involve several different steps for the team, including: - Researching potential grant opportunities and sponsorship programs. - Developing a compelling proposal outlining the summit's objectives, expected outcomes, and impact. - Identifying key stakeholders and potential sponsors to approach. - Creating a detailed budget and financial plan for the summit. - Crafting a strategic outreach and communication plan to engage potential funders and sponsors.

Admin Tapfuma Musewe
Matches 2
Category Marketing strategy + 2
Open

Post-Event Analysis and Report Development

We would like students to help us with creating a Post-Summit Report based on our recent Afri Future Tech Summit. The Afri Future Tech Summit is a unique platform that brings together Canadian and African tech ecosystems for mutual benefit. This year we had our first in person event in Toronto, Canada and sucessfully drew over 150 people. We're an organization that is focused on bringing together diverse stakeholders for equitable exchange; we’re building shared value between Canadian and African stakeholders to achieve a more just and sustainable future. If you're passionate about exploring the exciting and impactful opportunities between Africa and Canada, then this is for you!

Admin Tapfuma Musewe
Matches 2
Category Information technology + 4
Closed

Afri Future Tech Summit - Event Planning and Management

The main goal for this project is to setup successful Afri Future Tech Summit. This is our flagship event which happens in-person in Toronto, Canada. The Afri Future Tech Summit is a unique platform that brings together Canadian and African fintech ecosystems for mutual benefit. Over the past 3 years our event has drawn over 1000 attendees from over 40 countries; for our next summit we will be hosting a hybrid experience at hte University of Toronto's Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus. We're an organization that is focused on bringing together diverse stakeholders for equitable exchange; we’re building shared value between Canadian and African stakeholders to achieve a more just and sustainable future. If you're passionate about exploring the exciting and impactful opportunities between Africa and Canada, then this is for you!

Admin Tapfuma Musewe
Matches 0
Category Communications + 4
Closed

Digital Content Creation

We would like students to help us with creating content that is aligned with our vision, mission, and sector. Most of the content will be come from our recent Afri Future Tech Summit. The Afri Future Tech Summit is a unique platform that brings together Canadian and African tech ecosystems for mutual benefit. This year our event drew 178 attendees and advanced important discussions in the Canada-Africa tech space. We're an organization that is focused on bringing together diverse stakeholders for equitable exchange; we’re building shared value between Canadian and African stakeholders to achieve a more just and sustainable future. If you're passionate about exploring the exciting and impactful opportunities between Africa and Canada, then this is for you! Deliverables will include: A 6 month content calendar for social media A 6 month content calendar for newsletter A 6 month content calendar for our website (blog) 2-3 social media posts/week Monthly newsletter Monthly guest blog contributions

Admin Tapfuma Musewe
Matches 1
Category Media + 4
Closed

Latest feedback

Lienor Katas
Lienor Katas
Learner
November 12, 2024
Project feedback
Working with Tapfuma Musewe, was once again a very rewarding experience. As we worked towards the summit, things began to pick up, skills were challenged and time was of the essence and with the leadership of Tapfuma, we were able to successfully deliver everything necessary. Amongst all Tapfuma was very supportive, understanding and accommodating, making sure the team was good overall. I deeply enjoyed my experience with Afrifursa, and the new learning experience it granted me!
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Afri Future Tech Summit Fundraising Project
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Patricia Masika
Patricia Masika She / Her
Learner
October 21, 2024
Project feedback
What a great experience! Truly one of a kind, I gained so many more skills than anticipated.
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Kwame Owusu-Ansah
Learner
October 17, 2024
Project feedback
**Public Feedback for Tapfuma** Working with Tapfuma during my internship was a great experience. He fostered a collaborative environment and provided clear guidance while allowing me the independence to manage my tasks. His calm, organized leadership, especially during event coordination, ensured everything ran smoothly. Tapfuma’s ability to resolve challenges quickly and keep the team focused was impressive. I’m grateful for the opportunity to learn from him and highly recommend working with him!
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Post-Event Analysis and Report Development
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