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African Association of Miyagi

Bridging Africa and Japan through culture, education, and community
Membership

Become part of a growing Africa–Japan community in Miyagi and beyond

AFAM welcomes students, professionals, alumni, researchers, families, institutions, and friends of Africa who believe in cultural exchange, educational collaboration, mutual support, and stronger Africa–Japan relations.

Individual Registration Institutional Registration

Membership Options

  • Students and individual supporters should use the Individual Membership form.
  • Companies, universities, embassies, municipalities, NGOs, and public institutions should use the Institutional form.
  • Please complete only the form that matches your membership category.
AFAM Community

Membership Categories

AFAM’s membership structure welcomes both individual members and institutional partners under one shared platform for cooperation, engagement, and long-term Africa–Japan collaboration.

Student Membership

For African and non-African students in universities and colleges across Miyagi and the Tohoku region.

  • Student networking and orientation support
  • Participation in AFAM activities and events
  • Leadership and volunteer opportunities

Individual Membership

For professionals, alumni, researchers, families, and friends of Africa who wish to join AFAM personally.

  • Community engagement and professional networking
  • Access to AFAM updates and initiatives
  • Participation in cultural and development activities

Institutional Membership

For universities, embassies, municipalities, NGOs, schools, companies, and research institutions seeking collaboration.

  • Formal partnership and public engagement
  • Support for student, alumni, and cultural programs
  • Long-term Africa–Japan cooperation

One AFAM, Different Paths of Participation

Whether joining as an individual or as an institution, every membership pathway supports AFAM’s broader mission of building friendship, visibility, education, cultural exchange, and constructive cooperation between Africa and Japan.

Registration

Select the Correct Registration Form

Individual members and institutions must use different forms. Please choose the form that matches your category.

Individual Membership Registration

This form is for students, professionals, alumni, researchers, families, and individual supporters of AFAM.

  • Students in universities and colleges
  • Professionals and working members
  • Researchers and alumni
  • Families and friends of Africa
Go to Individual Form

Institutional / Company Registration

This form is for companies, universities, embassies, municipalities, NGOs, schools, and research institutes.

  • Universities and higher education institutions
  • Embassies and diplomatic missions
  • Municipalities and government bodies
  • NGOs, schools, and companies
Go to Institutional Form
Why Join

Why Join AFAM

Membership in AFAM is not just registration. It is an opportunity to belong to a growing and dynamic Africa–Japan network built on community, visibility, growth, and meaningful collaboration.

For Individuals

AFAM offers students, professionals, alumni, researchers, families, and supporters a strong sense of belonging and connection.

  • Build friendships and professional networks
  • Participate in cultural and educational activities
  • Access leadership, volunteer, and engagement opportunities
  • Contribute to stronger Africa–Japan understanding

For Institutions

Institutional membership supports long-term collaboration with AFAM in education, culture, student support, alumni engagement, and public partnership.

  • Partner in seminars, public forums, and community outreach
  • Support student and alumni development
  • Promote internationalization and intercultural exchange
  • Strengthen visible Africa–Japan cooperation
Form One

Individual Membership Registration Form

This form is for students, professionals, alumni, researchers, families, and individual supporters.

AFAM Individual Membership Registration

Please complete this form if you are registering as an individual member.

Form Two

Institutional / Company Registration Form

This form is for universities, companies, embassies, municipalities, NGOs, schools, and research institutions.

AFAM Institutional / Company Registration

Please complete this form if you are registering on behalf of an organization or institution.

For Individuals

Please use your active personal email address and accurate contact details so AFAM can send membership updates and activity information.

For Institutions

Please provide complete organizational information to support partnership, alumni engagement, educational exchange, and public collaboration.