One AFAM. One mission. Multiple coordinated chapters.

Explore the governance, leadership, member system, and student wings that together form AFAM’s unified organizational structure across Miyagi and the wider Tohoku region.

AFAM Organizational Structure

AFAM Logo

AFAM

African Association of Miyagi

One AFAM • One Mission • Multiple Coordinated Chapters

Visual Governance Diagram

This overview shows how AFAM’s governance, operations, unified membership, and student wings are connected within one coordinated organizational framework.

Board of Directors

President, Vice President, Board Members / Advisory Members

Auditors

Independent accountability and transparency oversight

Central AFAM Body

Core leadership, committees, operations, partnerships, publications, and coordination

Student Members

Registered through AFAM student wings

Non-Student Members

Professionals, alumni, families, and supporters

Tohoku University

Student Wing

Miyagi University

Student Wing

Yamagata University

Student Wing

Akita University

Student Wing

Iwate University

Student Wing

Governance Layer

Leadership, Oversight, and Coordination

AFAM combines stable central governance with practical operational coordination, while ensuring that student wings remain fully integrated into one shared organization.

Board of Directors

Strategic Leadership & Governance

P

President

Provides overall vision, institutional leadership, and strategic direction for AFAM.

VP

Vice President

Supports leadership continuity and helps ensure stable governance and strategic coordination.

BM

Board Members / Advisory Members

Provide governance oversight, policy guidance, strategic advice, and institutional support.

Auditors

Accountability & Transparency

A

Auditors

Provide independent oversight to support transparency, accountability, and sound organizational practice.

R

Review & Integrity

Help reinforce trust in AFAM’s governance, records, and organizational processes.

Central AFAM Body

Core Leadership & Operations

SG

Secretary General

Coordinates day-to-day operations and helps translate strategy into action across AFAM.

C

Committees & Projects

Programs, events, partnerships, media, publications, member support, and institutional collaboration.

M

Mentorship & Advisory Support

Supports student wings, leadership development, continuity, and stronger internal coordination.

Unified Member System

One Identity • One Community

S

Student Members

Registered through AFAM student wings and linked to university chapters across the Tohoku region.

N

Non-Student Members

Alumni, professionals, families, supporters, and partners contributing through committees, mentoring, and collaboration.

Student Wings

University chapters across Tohoku – fully integrated into AFAM

Tohoku University

Student Chapter of AFAM

Miyagi University

Student Chapter of AFAM

Yamagata University

Student Chapter of AFAM

Akita University

Student Chapter of AFAM

Iwate University

Student Chapter of AFAM

Tohoku University Chapter

Chapter Leadership

President (Chapter Leader), Vice President, Secretary, Programs & Events Coordinator, and Finance / Logistics Officer.

Activities

Orientation support, cultural events, academic forums, peer networking, and contribution to wider AFAM initiatives such as AfriMag and regional events.

Contact

Add chapter email, WhatsApp group, or AFAM student contact point here.

Miyagi University Chapter

Chapter Leadership

President (Chapter Leader), Vice President, Secretary, Programs & Events Coordinator, and Finance / Logistics Officer.

Activities

Orientation support, cultural events, academic forums, peer networking, and contribution to wider AFAM initiatives such as AfriMag and regional events.

Contact

Add chapter email, WhatsApp group, or AFAM student contact point here.

Yamagata University Chapter

Chapter Leadership

President (Chapter Leader), Vice President, Secretary, Programs & Events Coordinator, and Finance / Logistics Officer.

Activities

Orientation support, cultural events, academic forums, peer networking, and contribution to wider AFAM initiatives such as AfriMag and regional events.

Contact

Add chapter email, WhatsApp group, or AFAM student contact point here.

Akita University Chapter

Chapter Leadership

President (Chapter Leader), Vice President, Secretary, Programs & Events Coordinator, and Finance / Logistics Officer.

Activities

Orientation support, cultural events, academic forums, peer networking, and contribution to wider AFAM initiatives such as AfriMag and regional events.

Contact

Add chapter email, WhatsApp group, or AFAM student contact point here.

Iwate University Chapter

Chapter Leadership

President (Chapter Leader), Vice President, Secretary, Programs & Events Coordinator, and Finance / Logistics Officer.

Activities

Orientation support, cultural events, academic forums, peer networking, and contribution to wider AFAM initiatives such as AfriMag and regional events.

Contact

Add chapter email, WhatsApp group, or AFAM student contact point here.

Accountability & Coordination

Activity plans, reports, and member updates flow back to the Central AFAM Body for guidance, continuity, mission alignment, and stronger institutional coordination.

One AFAM Community
Unified Member Records
Strong Local Impact
AFAM operates as one coordinated organization with a clear governance layer, accountable leadership, an integrated membership system, and active university-based student wings across the Tohoku region.