Chairman's Message · March 2026
A new chapter for AUF in the West Midlands
Reflections on our growing membership and the year ahead for the forum.
Anambra United Forum · West Midlands
Building Community. Empowering Generations. Preserving Our Heritage.
Anambra United Forum (AUF) brings together people of Anambra heritage across Birmingham and the West Midlands to build a stronger community through culture, leadership, youth development and service.
- Founded
- In Birmingham
- Reach
- West Midlands
- Focus
- Community & Youth
- Governed
- By Constitution
About AUF
A community with roots in Anambra, a home in the West Midlands.
AUF exists to unite, uplift and represent people of Anambra descent living across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands. We hold space for cultural identity, mentor the next generation, and stand alongside our members through every season of life.
Read our storyOur Mission
To unite Anambra people in the West Midlands and empower our members through culture, service, education and enterprise.
Our Vision
A confident, well-governed diaspora community that preserves heritage and creates lasting opportunity for future generations.
Our Values
Umunna (kinship), integrity, service, excellence and stewardship guide everything we do.
Our People
Entrepreneurs, professionals, students and elders across Birmingham united by identity and purpose.
Featured Initiatives
Work that builds legacy.
YES!
Youth Empowerment Spark
Mentorship, skills, leadership and career pathways for young people of Anambra heritage across Birmingham.
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Community Centre
AUF Centre for Youth & Community Excellence
A permanent home in Birmingham — a place for meetings, mentorship, culture and celebration for generations.
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Youth · February 2026
YES! programme welcomes its second mentorship cohort
Twenty young people begin a six-month journey of skills, leadership and career development.
Community · January 2026
AUF joins Birmingham City Council community forum
Strengthening our voice in the wider civic conversation across the city.
Upcoming
All → Sat 12 Dec
AUF End-of-Year Party
Birmingham City Centre
Sun 25 Jan
AUF Annual General Meeting
Community Hall, Aston
Sat 14 Mar
Family Picnic & Cultural Day
Cannon Hill Park
Community
Moments from our community.
A word from the Chairman
“AUF was born out of a simple conviction — that when Anambra sons in the West Midlands stand together, our children inherit more than memories; they inherit a legacy.”
— Chairman, Anambra United Forum
Join a community with purpose.
Membership is open to people of Anambra heritage and friends of the community across Birmingham and the West Midlands.