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://afrifuture.ca/
Industries
Arts Banking & finance Environment Technology Trade & international business
Representation
BIPOC-Owned Small Business Social Enterprise

Recent projects

Mapping the Canada-Africa Innovation Nexus

The project aims to develop a comprehensive ecosystem map of the Canadian innovation landscape, specifically highlighting companies and organizations with active Africa-facing strategies. This initiative is crucial for Afrifursa to understand and leverage the existing connections between Canada and Africa in the innovation sector. By identifying key players, partnerships, and initiatives, the project will provide valuable insights into the current state of cross-continental collaboration. The map will serve as a strategic tool for Afrifursa to foster new partnerships, enhance existing collaborations, and identify potential opportunities for growth and development. The project will involve researching and cataloging relevant organizations, analyzing their strategies, and visualizing the data in an accessible format. - Research and identify Canadian companies and organizations with Africa-facing strategies. - Analyze the nature and scope of these strategies. - Visualize the data to create an accessible and informative ecosystem map.

Admin Tapfuma Musewe
Matches 1
Category Data visualization + 2
Open

Afrifursa Event Planning for Diaspora Dialogues and G7 Summit

Afrifursa is seeking a comprehensive event plan for its upcoming series of events, including the quarterly Diaspora Dialogues aimed at engaging the African Diasporan community across Canada. These dialogues are crucial for fostering connections and discussions on pertinent issues affecting the community. Additionally, Afrifursa will host a major event on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Alberta, providing a platform for African voices in global discussions. The goal of this project is to create a detailed and actionable event plan that ensures seamless execution, maximizes engagement, and aligns with Afrifursa's mission of empowering the African Diasporan community. The project will involve researching potential venues, developing a timeline, a marketing plan, budgeting, and identifying key speakers and partners for each event.

Admin Tapfuma Musewe
Matches 1
Category Event planning + 4
Open

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

Latest feedback

Dickson Ntiamoah
Dickson Ntiamoah
He / Him
Student
March 26, 2025
Project feedback
Working on this project has helped me develop a multitude of skills and traits that I can take into the real world. This project has helped me better my time management and communication skills.
Advance Ontario
Advance Ontario: January 2025 Cohort
Advance Ontario
Afrifursa
Afri Future Tech Summit Fundraising Project
Afrifursa
Nitin Kumar Mudgal
Student
March 24, 2025
Project feedback
One of the standout aspects of this experience was working under the leadership of Tapfuma Musewe. His passion for Afrifursa’s mission was evident in every interaction, and his commitment to the cause was truly inspiring. Beyond his strategic vision, what stood out most was his genuine care for interns. He regularly checked in on how we were feeling, ensuring that our needs were accommodated. Moreover, the professional environment he has cultivated is remarkable—Afrifursa felt extremely well-organized and structured, creating an atmosphere where interns could contribute meaningfully while feeling supported. His availability and willingness to provide guidance made a significant difference in how efficiently we could execute tasks.
Advance Ontario
Advance Ontario: January 2025 Cohort
Advance Ontario
Afrifursa
Afri Future Tech Summit Fundraising Project
Afrifursa
Bishop Elaigwu
Bishop Elaigwu
Him
Student
March 21, 2025
Project feedback
Working with the employers of the Afri Future Tech Summit Fundraising Project from Afrifursa as part of the Advance Ontario: January 2025 Cohort has been an insightful and rewarding experience. The team demonstrated a strong commitment to fostering innovation and creating meaningful opportunities for collaboration between African and Canadian tech ecosystems. Their dedication to the project’s mission was evident through their clear communication, proactive approach, and willingness to support every step of the process. I appreciated the opportunity to collaborate with such passionate professionals and gained valuable experience in project coordination and fundraising strategies. The supportive environment and constructive feedback throughout the project made it an enriching learning experience. I would highly recommend working with Afrifursa to anyone interested in impactful initiatives that bridge global communities through technology and innovation.
Advance Ontario
Advance Ontario: January 2025 Cohort
Advance Ontario
Afrifursa
Afri Future Tech Summit Fundraising Project
Afrifursa