AFPHA

Membership

Membership Benefits

AFPHA membership is designed to be accessible, meaningful, and professionally valuable.
Our programs support Black women who want their participation to matter—both for their own growth and for the communities they care about.

Members may access the following:

Global Service & Action Experiences

  • Global service and action trips
  • Opportunities across Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the United States
  • Travel alongside like-minded women committed to tangible community benefit
  • Leadership and coordination roles for members interested in organizing or leading trips

Research & Transnational Collaboration

  • A project board for members seeking collaborators on research, policy, or community initiatives
  • Opportunities to participate in or lead cross-border and interdisciplinary projects
  • Support for early-stage ideas, pilot studies, and collaborative work
  • Recognition of contributions through AFPHA platforms

Mentorship & Peer Support

  • Structured mentorship program pairing members with more senior professionals
  • Peer “buddy” program for support, accountability, and connection
  • Cross-country and cross-discipline mentorship opportunities

Early-Career & Professional Opportunities

  • Internship, project-based, and early-career role postings
  • Opportunities to gain leadership and governance experience within AFPHA
  • Defined roles such as program leads, coordinators, editors, and regional representatives
  • Verifiable participation and leadership experience

Writing, Publishing & Visibility

  • Opportunities to write for the AFPHA newsletter and publications
  • Editorial and content leadership roles
  • Speaking and panel opportunities as AFPHA grows
  • Public recognition of member work and initiatives

Scholarships & Micro-Grants (As Funding Allows)

  • Small scholarships or stipends
  • Seed funding for member-led projects
  • Travel or participation support
  • Member voting on select funding initiatives

Network & Community

  • Access to a global network of serious, values-aligned Black women
  • Cross-disciplinary and cross-regional connections
  • Opportunities to collaborate beyond AFPHA through introductions and partnerships

Membership Dues

AFPHA membership is free, however we use a vetting and peer-to-peer based program to accept new members.

We believe access to opportunity, community, and professional development should not be a barrier.

Members who wish to support AFPHA’s work may contribute optional, low-cost dues. These contributions help sustain programming and expand support for women and girls.