{"id":3425,"date":"2026-08-15T09:13:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-15T09:13:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unitedafricanorganisations.org.au\/?page_id=3425"},"modified":"2026-08-15T09:23:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T09:23:07","slug":"programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/unitedafricanorganisations.org.au\/?page_id=3425","title":{"rendered":"Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3425\" class=\"elementor elementor-3425\">\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 3: PROGRAMS\r\n  =============================\r\n  Same workflow as the previous pages. 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Together, we empower individuals and strengthen communities.<\/p>\r\n      <div class=\"up-hero-actions\">\r\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"up-btn up-btn--solid\">\r\n          <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>\r\n          Become a Member\r\n        <\/a>\r\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"up-btn up-btn--outline\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\" stroke=\"#0E4A34\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"\/><path d=\"M12 8v8M8 12h8\" stroke=\"#0E4A34\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          Partner With Us\r\n        <\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"up-hero-media\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/20434733\/pexels-photo-20434733\/free-photo-of-a-group-of-people-in-traditional-clothing-pose-for-a-photo.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&w=1100&h=680&fit=crop\" alt=\"Family group in vibrant traditional African dress\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"up-hero-wave\">\r\n    <svg viewBox=\"0 0 1440 50\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0,25 C360,50 1080,0 1440,25 L1440,50 L0,50 Z\" fill=\"#FFFFFF\"\/><\/svg>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- ================= OUR FOCUS AREAS ================= -->\r\n<section class=\"up-focus\">\r\n  <div class=\"up-wrap\">\r\n    <h2>Our Focus Areas<\/h2>\r\n    <p>We deliver a range of programs that address key priorities and create meaningful change.<\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"up-focus-grid\">\r\n      <div class=\"up-focus-card\">\r\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#0E4A34\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"><path d=\"M3 21h18M6 21V10l4-2v13M14 21V6l4-2v17\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <h3>Capacity Building<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Workshops and training that build skills, leadership and organisational excellence.<\/p>\r\n        <a href=\"#\">\u2192<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"up-focus-card\">\r\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#0E4A34\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"><path d=\"M3 11l18-7-7 18-2-8-9-3z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <h3>Community Advocacy<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Advocating for policy change and social justice to amplify community voices.<\/p>\r\n        <a href=\"#\">\u2192<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"up-focus-card\">\r\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#0E4A34\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><path d=\"M4 21c0-4 3.6-7 8-7s8 3 8 7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <h3>Youth Empowerment<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Equipping young people with skills, mentorship and opportunities to thrive.<\/p>\r\n        <a href=\"#\">\u2192<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"up-focus-card\">\r\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#0E4A34\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><path d=\"M5 21c0-4 3.1-7 7-7s7 3 7 7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <h3>Women Leadership<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Empowering women to lead, influence and help position change in our communities.<\/p>\r\n        <a href=\"#\">\u2192<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"up-focus-card\">\r\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#0E4A34\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"><rect x=\"4\" y=\"4\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M4 15l4-4 3 3 5-5 4 4\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <h3>Cultural Promotion<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Preserving and promoting African heritage, arts, language and traditions.<\/p>\r\n        <a href=\"#\">\u2192<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"up-focus-card\">\r\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#0E4A34\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"><path d=\"M8 12l3 3 6-7M3 12l3 3M3 12a9 9 0 1118 0\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <h3>Networking &amp; Partnerships<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Building strong networks and partnerships to collaborate for greater impact.<\/p>\r\n        <a href=\"#\">\u2192<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"up-focus-card\">\r\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#0E4A34\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"><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\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <h3>Community Support Initiatives<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Providing practical support and resources for individuals and families in need.<\/p>\r\n        <a href=\"#\">\u2192<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- ================= FEATURED PROGRAM ================= -->\r\n<section class=\"up-featured\">\r\n  <div class=\"up-wrap\">\r\n    <div class=\"up-featured-inner\">\r\n      <div class=\"up-featured-media\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/33714873\/pexels-photo-33714873\/free-photo-of-diverse-group-in-an-engaging-indoor-workshop.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&w=600&h=500&fit=crop\" alt=\"Facilitator leading a leadership workshop\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"up-featured-body\">\r\n        <span class=\"up-featured-tag\">\u2605 Featured Program<\/span>\r\n        <h3>Leadership &amp; 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