{"id":3424,"date":"2026-08-15T09:12:22","date_gmt":"2026-08-15T09:12:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unitedafricanorganisations.org.au\/?page_id=3424"},"modified":"2026-08-15T09:22:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T09:22:34","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/unitedafricanorganisations.org.au\/?page_id=3424","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3424\" class=\"elementor elementor-3424\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ccca22 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2ccca22\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cb674f elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"9cb674f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!--\r\n  UAON NSW \u2014 Page 2: ABOUT\r\n  =========================\r\n  Same workflow as Home: paste from <div class=\"ua-page\"> to closing\r\n  <\/div> into an Elementor HTML widget inside a full-width, zero-\r\n  padding container. No header\/footer here \u2014 theme supplies both.\r\n  --menu-clear pushes content below your real menu; adjust if needed.\r\n\r\n  CONTENT NOTE: Our Story \/ Mission \/ Vision \/ Values \/ Journey\r\n  timeline \/ Strategic Goals \/ Executive Leadership names+titles \/\r\n  \"Why UAON NSW Exists\" are all transcribed directly from the mockup.\r\n  Leadership avatars are initials badges, not photos \u2014 I don't have\r\n  real photos of these six named people and didn't want to pass off\r\n  a random stock headshot as a specific person.\r\n\r\n  Prefix: ua- (UAON About).\r\n-->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"ua-page\">\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n  .ua-page{\r\n    --ink:#16281F; --green:#0E4A34; --green-dark:#0A3626;\r\n    --gold:#D99A2B; --gold-dark:#B97F1C;\r\n    --paper:#FFFFFF; --paper-2:#F3F6F1; --text-soft:#52605A;\r\n    --line:rgba(22,40,31,.13); --radius:12px; --menu-clear:110px;\r\n    --f-display:'Playfair Display', serif; --f-body:'Inter', sans-serif;\r\n  }\r\n  @import 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VISION \/ VALUES ================= -->\r\n<section class=\"ua-quad\">\r\n  <div class=\"ua-wrap ua-quad-grid\">\r\n    <div class=\"ua-quad-item\">\r\n      <h2>Our Story<\/h2>\r\n      <p>United African Organisations Network of New South Wales (UAON NSW) was founded by and for African-led organisations to create a united, empowered, and influential network that drives positive change and equity across our communities.<\/p>\r\n      <a href=\"#\">Read our full story \u2192<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"ua-quad-item\">\r\n      <div class=\"ua-quad-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"8\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"4\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"1\" fill=\"#fff\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n      <h3>Our Mission<\/h3>\r\n      <p>To build a strong, united and influential network of African organisations driving positive change and equity in NSW.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"ua-quad-item\">\r\n      <div class=\"ua-quad-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12s3.8-7 10-7 10 7 10 7-3.8 7-10 7-10-7-10-7z\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"3\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n      <h3>Our Vision<\/h3>\r\n      <p>A vibrant, equitable and inclusive NSW where African communities thrive and lead across all sectors.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"ua-quad-item\">\r\n      <div class=\"ua-quad-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M12 20s-7-4.4-9.5-9C1 8 2.5 4.5 6 4.5c2 0 3.3 1 4 2 .7-1 2-2 4-2 3.5 0 5 3.5 3.5 6.5C19 15.6 12 20 12 20z\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n      <h3>Our Core Values<\/h3>\r\n      <ul class=\"ua-values-list\">\r\n        <li>Unity<\/li><li>Integrity<\/li>\r\n        <li>Collaboration<\/li><li>Inclusion<\/li>\r\n        <li>Impact<\/li><li>Excellence<\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- ================= OUR JOURNEY ================= -->\r\n<section class=\"ua-journey\">\r\n  <div class=\"ua-wrap\">\r\n    <h2>Our Journey<\/h2>\r\n    <div class=\"ua-timeline\">\r\n      <div class=\"ua-tl-item\">\r\n        <div class=\"ua-tl-dot\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"9\" r=\"3\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"\/><circle cx=\"16\" cy=\"9\" r=\"3\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"\/><path d=\"M2 20c0-3 2.7-5 6-5s6 2 6 5M10 20c0-3 2.7-5 6-5s6 2 6 5\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n        <span class=\"ua-tl-year\">2018<\/span>\r\n        <h3>The Beginning<\/h3>\r\n        <p>African organisations in NSW came together to share ideas, challenges and opportunities.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"ua-tl-item\">\r\n        <div class=\"ua-tl-dot\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M12 20s-7-4.4-9.5-9C1 8 2.5 4.5 6 4.5c2 0 3.3 1 4 2 .7-1 2-2 4-2 3.5 0 5 3.5 3.5 6.5C19 15.6 12 20 12 20z\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n        <span class=\"ua-tl-year\">2019<\/span>\r\n        <h3>Foundation<\/h3>\r\n        <p>UAON NSW was formally established to strengthen collaboration and voice.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"ua-tl-item\">\r\n        <div class=\"ua-tl-dot\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"9\" r=\"3\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"\/><circle cx=\"16\" cy=\"9\" r=\"3\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"\/><path d=\"M2 20c0-3 2.7-5 6-5s6 2 6 5M10 20c0-3 2.7-5 6-5s6 2 6 5\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n        <span class=\"ua-tl-year\">2020<\/span>\r\n        <h3>Building Together<\/h3>\r\n        <p>We launched member engagement initiatives, workshops and partnerships.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"ua-tl-item\">\r\n        <div class=\"ua-tl-dot\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"\/><path d=\"M3 12h18M12 3c2.5 2.5 4 5.7 4 9s-1.5 6.5-4 9c-2.5-2.5-4-5.7-4-9s1.5-6.5 4-9z\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n        <span class=\"ua-tl-year\">2022<\/span>\r\n        <h3>Growing Impact<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Expanded programs, advocacy and community impact across NSW.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"ua-tl-item\">\r\n        <div class=\"ua-tl-dot\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M12 3l2.6 5.3 5.8.8-4.2 4.1 1 5.8L12 16.9 6.8 19l1-5.8-4.2-4.1 5.8-.8L12 3z\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n        <span class=\"ua-tl-year\">2024+<\/span>\r\n        <h3>Stronger Together<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Continuing to unite, empower and create lasting change for African communities.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- ================= STRATEGIC GOALS \/ EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP \/ WHY UAON EXISTS ================= -->\r\n<section class=\"ua-trio-cols\">\r\n  <div class=\"ua-wrap ua-trio-cols-grid\">\r\n\r\n    <div>\r\n      <h2>Our Strategic Goals<\/h2>\r\n      <div class=\"ua-goal-item\">\r\n        <div class=\"ua-goal-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"9\" r=\"3\" stroke=\"#0E4A34\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"\/><circle cx=\"16\" cy=\"9\" r=\"3\" stroke=\"#0E4A34\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"\/><path d=\"M2 20c0-3 2.7-5 6-5s6 2 6 5M10 20c0-3 2.7-5 6-5s6 2 6 5\" stroke=\"#0E4A34\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n        <div><h4>Strengthen African-led organisations<\/h4><p>Build capacity, leadership and sustainability.<\/p><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"ua-goal-item\">\r\n        <div class=\"ua-goal-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M8 12l3 3 6-7M3 12l3 3M3 12a9 9 0 1118 0\" stroke=\"#0E4A34\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n        <div><h4>Foster collaboration &amp; partnerships<\/h4><p>Create meaningful connections across sectors.<\/p><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"ua-goal-item\">\r\n        <div class=\"ua-goal-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M3 11v2a2 2 0 002 2h1l4 4v-6M3 11l7-5v14M3 11h4M15 8a4 4 0 010 8\" stroke=\"#0E4A34\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n        <div><h4>Advocate for equity &amp; inclusion<\/h4><p>Amplify voices and influence positive policy change.<\/p><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"ua-goal-item\">\r\n        <div class=\"ua-goal-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M12 20s-7-4.4-9.5-9C1 8 2.5 4.5 6 4.5c2 0 3.3 1 4 2 .7-1 2-2 4-2 3.5 0 5 3.5 3.5 6.5C19 15.6 12 20 12 20z\" stroke=\"#0E4A34\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n        <div><h4>Deliver community impact<\/h4><p>Implement programs that empower and uplift communities.<\/p><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div>\r\n      <h2>Executive Leadership<\/h2>\r\n      <div class=\"ua-leaders-grid\">\r\n        <div class=\"ua-leader\"><div class=\"ua-leader-avatar\">IK<\/div><h4>Isaac Kisimba<\/h4><span>President<\/span><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"ua-leader\"><div class=\"ua-leader-avatar\">UG<\/div><h4>Ubah Gabris<\/h4><span>Vice-President<\/span><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"ua-leader\"><div class=\"ua-leader-avatar\">MM<\/div><h4>Minoarisoa Sitraka Malalarijaona<\/h4><span>Secretary<\/span><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"ua-leader\"><div class=\"ua-leader-avatar\">OF<\/div><h4>Olayinka Fareo<\/h4><span>Treasurer<\/span><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"ua-leader\"><div class=\"ua-leader-avatar\">MG<\/div><h4>Matt Gitau<\/h4><span>Public Officer<\/span><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"ua-leader\"><div class=\"ua-leader-avatar\">RK<\/div><h4>Rosemary Kariuki<\/h4><span>Chief Whip<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div>\r\n      <h2>Why UAON NSW Exists<\/h2>\r\n      <ul class=\"ua-why-list\">\r\n        <li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\" fill=\"#D99A2B\"\/><path d=\"M8 12l2.5 2.5L16 9\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg> To create a united voice for African organisations in NSW.<\/li>\r\n        <li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\" fill=\"#D99A2B\"\/><path d=\"M8 12l2.5 2.5L16 9\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg> To address shared challenges and seize opportunities.<\/li>\r\n        <li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\" fill=\"#D99A2B\"\/><path d=\"M8 12l2.5 2.5L16 9\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg> To build capacity and strengthen community leadership.<\/li>\r\n        <li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\" fill=\"#D99A2B\"\/><path d=\"M8 12l2.5 2.5L16 9\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg> To promote equity, inclusion and social cohesion.<\/li>\r\n        <li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\" fill=\"#D99A2B\"\/><path d=\"M8 12l2.5 2.5L16 9\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg> To ensure African communities thrive and contribute to a stronger NSW.<\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"ua-why-map\">\r\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 200 160\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n          <g 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