Proud to Be African-British
Youth Identity & Cultural Connection Programme
About This Programme
Jambo Africa UK works with young people born in the UK by African parents. Most of these young people struggle with their identity. At home they are meant to behave like they are Africans and out of home they have to fit in with British culture. We find that most of these young people juggle two cultures and end up with many confusions and frustrations.
We work with these young people to help them come to a place where they are secure in being African British. A lot of these young people face a lot of prejudice and racial discrimination, as a result, we offer them a safe place to express their view points and explore their identity.
In addition, many African parents struggle to accept their children's cultural shifts so we also work to help them through this process. In 2026, we are launching our first-ever 2-week summer camp in Kenya, giving young people the opportunity to visit their homeland for the first time.
What We Provide
Identity Workshops
Safe spaces to express viewpoints and explore identity
Cultural Heritage Education
Connecting young people with their roots through language, tradition, and storytelling
Family Support
Helping African parents navigate their children's cultural shifts
2-Week Summer Camp in Kenya
NEW for 2026: First-ever trip to the homeland for many young people