Afri-Female Institute Incorporated
About Afri-Female Institute Incorporated
Afri-Female Institute Incorporated works with girls and boys ages 9-18 who are facing socio-economic risks, giving them steady mentoring, life skills training, and support that reaches into family life too. The heart of it is practical, one-on-one and group relationships, plus job-shadowing and guidance that can help teens picture a next step. If you care about giving young people structure, confidence, and real-world exposure, this is the kind of work that meets that need head-on.
What sets Afri-Female apart is how directly it connects teens with professionals and community leaders. The organization also keeps the focus on what young people can use right away, like leadership, violence prevention, and everyday life skills. That makes the support feel grounded, not abstract.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Mentorship program
Supportive one-on-one and group mentoring relationships that link teens with professionals and other community leaders.
Life skills training
Guidance in time management, leadership, self-etiquette, self-esteem, self-control, resume writing, and job interview skills.
Job-shadowing opportunities
Career exposure opportunities that connect teens with professionals and community leaders.
Awareness seminars and workshops
Seminars and workshops that teach violence prevention and constructive alternatives.
Parental awareness
Efforts to raise parental awareness as part of support for teens and their families.
Prevention programs
Programs that channel talents and energies into constructive, skill-building activities.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
Afri-Female Institute Incorporated develops purpose and character in girls and boys ages 9-18 who are impacted by socio-economic risks through mentoring, life skills training, education, economic development, crime prevention, family and financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and prevention programs.
Who they serve
Girls and boys ages 9-18 impacted by socio-economic risks, along with their families.
Our story
Afri-Female Institute Incorporated was established in 1998 to meet the immediate and long-range needs of at-risk youth and their families. It began as a response to girls who were not being served by other agencies, then expanded to serve both boys and girls. Over time, it grew to two locations, one in Burlington County, New Jersey, and one in Kent County, Delaware.
In their words
Every young person is special with unique strengths and talents.
The goal, ultimately, is to help girls and boys become responsible and caring citizens.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
What ages does the organization serve?
It serves girls and boys ages 9-18 who are impacted by socio-economic risks.
What kinds of support are offered through the mentoring program?
The mentoring program pairs teens with professionals and community leaders through one-on-one and group mentoring relationships.
What skills are covered in the program?
The organization covers time management, leadership, self-etiquette, self-esteem, self-control, resume writing, job interview skills, and constructive alternatives through seminars and workshops.
What locations does the organization serve?
It is located in Magnolia, Delaware, and serves teens through locations in Burlington County, New Jersey, and Kent County, Delaware.
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