African-Caribbean Sports Forum Northern Ireland

AFRICAN-CARIBBEAN SPORTS FORUM NORTHERN IRELAND (ASFNI) is a charity, independent, non-governmental and Belfast-UK based sports-cultural organisation. It uses the medium of sports to institutionalise cultural identity, to showcase not only the vibrancy of African and Caribbean cultural heritage but also other cultures, to tackle isolation, and to integrate and socialise. We diversify sports in Northern Ireland by adding our voice to the sports development of the nation, providing platforms for Africans, Caribbeans and other minority groups to freely participate in sports and to play a pivotal role in making Northern Ireland a multicultural sports nation. We are greatly premised on promoting good relations, togetherness, cross community relations, a peaceful Northern Ireland, and both physical and mental activities with the aim to foster active and healthy lifestyle.

Founded in May 2016 and officially unveiled by 2016 Lord Mayor of Belfast -  on 6th day of August 2016 during our maiden Sports-Cultural Festival 2016 where the first final match of Titanic Inter-Community Football Cup was played between Nigerian Community and Ghanaian Community in Northern Ireland.

ASFNI is a membership organisation and being led by a group of volunteers. It is an inclusive organisation committed to support and empower individuals, African and Caribbean communities in Northern Ireland and beyond the shore of Northern Ireland. African-Caribbean Sports Forum NI (ASFNI) is registered with the Charity Commission Northern Ireland with registration number: NIC106476

Our Mission

To use the medium of sports to unify people and communities with the aim to promote co-existence, connectivity, cultural integration and social inclusion. We are strong-willed and driven by safeguarding African and Caribbean identities, positive impact and influence in Northern Ireland, unlocking sports opportunities, discovering untapped talents, researching sports to suggest positive changes, nurturing sports potentials and helping children, youths and adults to achieve their dreams through sports.

Our Vision

To achieve sustainable and all-inclusive sports and cultural programs that will unify people, communities and cultures, and see people and communities tapping into opportunities.

Motto

Unifying Communities and Cultures through Sports.

Objectives

To Promote Cultural Diversity and Racial Harmony.

To Inspire Generation of Sporting Talents. 

To Organise Sports and Cultural Activities. 

To Build Good Relations and Camaraderie. 

To Encourage Participation in Local Sports Programmes. 

To Prevent and Relieve Poverty.