Africans Unite Against Child Abuse

Welcome to AFRUCA

AFRUCA - Africans Unite Against Child Abuse is an organisation concerned about cruelty against the African child. With offices in London and Manchester, we are the premier charity promoting the welfare of African children in the UK. We also work in partnership with other organisations in Africa and across Europe.

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AFRUCA Celebrates 8 Years of Promoting the Welfare of African Children

On the 8th anniversary of its inception, AFRUCA outlines its achievements promoting the rights and welfare of African Children.

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AFRUCA 8th Anniversary Celebrations: Programme of Events

Safeguarding African Children at Risk
A Seminar for African Parents and Practitioners Working with African Children in London
Date: Monday 22nd June 2009
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Launch of AFRUCA Project on Child Trafficking in London
Date: Tuesday 23rd June 2009
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AFRUCA Roadshow - Advice Clinic for African Parents in Manchester
Date: Wednesday 24th June 2009
Time: 12pm – 3pm
Venue: MRSN - St. James Centre 95a Princess Road, Moss Side, Manchester M14 4TH

Child Protection Training for African Parents in Manchester
Date: Thursday 25th June 2009
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Fundraising Event and Entertainment Evening
Date: Saturday 27th June 2009
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AFRUCA launches booklet on child abuse for African parents

A new booklet "What is Child Abuse?" targeting African parents was launched at AFRUCA's National Conference: "Enhancing the Safety and Wellbeing of African Children in the UK" in Birmingham on 26 March 2009.

The booklet is aimed at helping parents recognise the indicators of child abuse and what they should do to address it.

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AFRUCA Opens UK Regional Office in Manchester

AFRUCA has opened a new office in Manchester to enable us reach out even more to the African community across the UK. Our new office will ensure we are better able to deliver services to meet the needs of children and young people, child victims of trafficking, practitioners working with African children and their families as well as parents who need support, advice and training on child protection issues.

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Child Protection Training and Awareness for African Parents in London

The child protection training and awareness for African parents in London project aims to help improve the quality of life of African families in London and reduce the number of African children going into local authority care.

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Forthcoming Events

Training for African Parents on Child Protection

Various dates and locations across London
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