‘Bloquefapim’, coined from two words ‘BLOQUE’ French word for bricks/concrete blocks, and ‘FAPIM’, an Akan word for foundation/ understructure, refers to a solid foundation. It is all about providing materials and life tools for the African youth to build on solid foundation. (Ref. Parable of the wise and foolish builders (Matthew 7:24-27) / Story of the 3 little pigs 
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Bloquefapim (BLOF) is a non-profit organization under the 1901 French Association decree. It was set up as an empowerment vehicle for African young adults in France to strive for excellence through personal development, cultural and social programmes.
It seeks to equip its members with the skills they need in order to thrive in the face of challenges by cultivating a sense of possibility, perseverance and ensuring that their actions match their belief.
At BLOF, we inspire, challenge and support African youth to maximize their individual and collective impact and strive to be their best in their various and unique areas of competence. BLOF is therefore a catalyst for change and greater impact through focused investment in the African immigrant youth and descendants of immigrants.
Additionally, BLOF seeks to promote the culture, beliefs and values of Anglophone African countries, which are underrepresented in France. We believe that artistic and cultural activities are an essential component of healthy and vibrant communities. Therefore, promoting the understanding of the culture of Anglophone Africa, the people, the arts, beliefs, customs, practices, values, and social behaviors lies at the heart of BLOF.
Mission:
Bloquefapim (BLOF) is a non-profit organization that seeks to empower African young adults to build a solid foundation for excellence through personal development, cultural and social programmes.
Values:
- Create an empowerment vehicle based on excellence, integrity and equity for African young graduates and professionals
- Practice high etrhical professional standards
- Diversity and innovation
- Respect, sensitivity and working in a communal spirit
- Produce high quality services and activities.
- Meet the changing needs and desires of our members
Goals:
BLOF is committed to its role as a catalyst for change and greater impact through focused investment in the African immigrant youth and descendants of immigrants, especially those from Anglophone African countries. The main goals are
- To equip its members with the life skills they need in order to thrive in the face of challenges by cultivating a sense of possibility, perseverance and ensuring that their actions match their belief.
- To inspire, challenge and support African youth to maximize their individual potential and collective impact and strive to be their best in their various and unique areas of competence, all in a communal spirit.
- To promote social accountability among its members
- To help its members to be healthy, productive and engaged citizens
- To provide tools for better professional, economic and cultural integration in the diaspora
- To promote the culture, beliefs, values and practices of Anglophone African countries in the diaspora
Source: BLOF
