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Happy Holidays from AFAAD!

Posted on December 21, 2011

Dear AFAAD Community of Members & Supporters, What a year 2011 has been for us! We have been blessed to continue much of our outreach work, our educational workshops, discussions, presentations and support of films and artistic productions. We supported … Continue reading →

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“South Africa Tightens Rules for Adoption”

Posted on October 15, 2011

News from South Africa on Adoption: “JOHANNESBURG (AFP) – In the wake of Madonna’s adoptions in nearby Malawi, and a commercial surrogacy boom in India, South Africa is laying out stricter rules for foreigners looking to make families here. Last … Continue reading →

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CFP The 4th International Conference on Adoption and Culture

Posted on May 12, 2011

The 4th International Conference on Adoption and Culture Mapping Adoption: Histories, Geographies, Literatures, Politics March 22 – 25, 2012 The Claremont Colleges, Claremont, California Call for Proposals For our 2012 conference, we are expanding our concerns to include not only … Continue reading →

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Support AFAAD’s work with Adopted People and Foster Care Alumni!

Posted on November 12, 2010

You can make an immediate impact by contributing to our work on line! Your donations are 100% tax-deductible. PLEASE HELP US REACH OUR $5000 FUND RAISING GOAL! November 2010 Dear Friend, Four years ago, a group of over 30 Black … Continue reading →

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3rd Annual AFAAD (Mini) Gathering for Adoptees and Foster Care Alumni of African Descent and screening of the film, “Off and Running” (co sponsored by PBS’s POV films) Saturday November 13, in Atlanta, GA!

Posted on October 12, 2010

What: 3rd Annual AFAAD (Mini) Gathering for Adoptees and Foster Care Alumni of African Descent and screening of the film, “Off and Running” (co sponsored by PBS’s POV films) in Atlanta, GA. 1-day event, partially open to the public FREE!! … Continue reading →

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AFAAD Seeking Volunteers & Intern

Posted on April 14, 2010

Non-Profit Volunteer Support Needed!! Black Adoptee and Foster Care Organization AFAAD — Adopted and Fostered Adults of the African Diaspora is looking for qualified volunteers to work with our organization. We are looking for one interns and a few volunteers … Continue reading →

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Vote to Restore Adult Adoptee Birth Certificates

Posted on March 3, 2010

AFAAD supports this effort! Please vote to Return Adult Adoptees the right to their Original Birth Certificates VOTE HERE!

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