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AFM is proud to serve communities across Africa. Here we have the latest updates about our work, ways you can support or get involved, and information about our previous and upcoming trips!
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AFM is proud to serve communities across Africa. Here we have the latest updates about our work, ways you can support or get involved, and information about our previous and upcoming trips!
Because of LION’s renewed and ongoing commitment to our programs, AFM is pleased to announce that we now have a second team member to work full-time in Africa! Errol Sianga is our newest team member. Based in Kenya, Errol has worked in communities and made a difference over the years as a Fire Safety Advocate Volunteer. He is well equipped to provide hands-on instruction and assist AFM with training, empowering, supporting, and encouraging communities across Africa.
The 2024 All Kenya EMS and Fire Symposium held at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya integrated several fields of training. Fire Prevention, Health and Wellness, Firefighting Tactics, Emergency Medicine, and Leadership were all incorporated topics. AFM team member Tim Baker writes about his experience as a leadership instructor!
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, donors, and volunteers, Africa Fire Mission has made an amazing impact around the world in 2024. Consider supporting us to make a difference in 2025 and beyond!
In November, Africa Fire Mission worked with partners and collaborators around the world to hold the 2024 Kenya EMS and Fire Symposium and Competition. This Symposium featured firefighter and EMS trainings, leadership development, mental health awareness, community fire prevention trainings, and the signature EMS and Fire Competition. All of the classes were desinged to have immediate application for firefighters and EMS personel. AFM was espeically focused on leadership development in emergency services and the mental, physical, and spiritual wellness of first responders. AFM would like to recognize members of the fire service who are making a difference across Africa, as well as the award winners of the Fire and EMS Competition!
Africa Fire Mission (AFM) is pleased to announce that it has received a grant from the Motorola Solutions Foundation, the charitable arm of Motorola Solutions. AFM will use this grant to support the funding for our Fire and EMS Training Symposium and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Distribution in Kenya. This event serves as an incredible opportunity to train members of the fire service and develop leaders. AFM team members will also prioritize the mental wellness of first responders by continuing the development for health and mental wellness programs for emergency personnel.
On October 12th, 2024, Africa Fire Mission held its annual fundraising event: the Chama! This fundraising event was created to raise funds and foster enthusiastic support for the fire service in Africa and around the world. The Chama serves as a celebration of the incredible accomplishments of the African fire service over the past year, as well as the dedicated volunteers and valuable partners that make these accomplishments possible. In total, the Chama raised over $30,000 for the fire service in Africa! We are grateful for all our guests, donors, and sponsors who contributed to our successful event.
In September 2024, members of the AFM team travelled to Kenya on a Mission Trip. The goal of this trip was to teach fire prevention lessons to children, teachers, and other community members across Nairobi, Kenya. In just ten days, over 20,000 individuals were taught potentially life-saving fire prevention lessons and tips.
Our partners are key to providing gear, volunteers, and logistical support to those we serve. We are so grateful for all the support we receive and would like to recognize a partner organization through our inaugural Mission Partner Award! This award recognizes a partner organization that makes significant contributions to AFM and, in turn, makes a substantial impact on the people that AFM serves.