Asian Foundation for Philanthropy (AFP)
Acronym:
AFP
Date started:
2005
Asian Foundation for Philanthropy (AFP) was established as a registered charity in 2005 to provide a channel for the South Asian Diaspora Group (SADG), predominantly Indians, to better engage with development initiatives in India.By engaging this community through increasing awareness of philanthropy, and how people can actively particpate, AFP strives to channel the support generated towards those who need it the most in India.The organisation enables this process through their programmes of international volunteering in India, development awareness and their donor programme which are underpinned by the shared goal of increasing awareness and encouraging participation.
Stage within programme:
Implementing
Town / City:
London
Office telephone:
020 7065 0790
General E-mail:
info@affp.org.uk
Countries:
Region:
Additional data
Mission:
AFP's mission is to help facilitate a broad movement of engagement with grassroots development in India amongst the British Asian community.
Activities:
AFP works in the four states of Delhi, Gujarat and Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, chosen because they reflect the origins of the majority of the SADG. They ensure that the majority of their funds are used to empower communities in India with maximum impact.
