OUR STORY

AfricAspire™ CIC – Turning Potential into Opportunity

“Helping one person might not change the world, but it can change that person’s world forever.”

Paul Lungu

Born from one life. Built for many.

AfricAspire™ was founded by Phil Avery and is dedicated to the memory of Paul Lungu—a talented young Zambian whose life was cut short by poverty, depression, and the absence of practical support.

Paul’s story is not unique; it echoes the experience of countless young Africans brimming with talent but blocked by a lack of training, networks, and resources. AfricAspire™ exists so that stories like Paul’s find a different ending.

A journey two decades in the making

Since 2003 Phil—through Future Point 4 Business—has worked with and developed relationships with entrepreneurs in Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Uganda, Nigeria, and Angola. Branding workshops in Lusaka, radio training in Ndola, coaching UK-based founders with African roots—each moment revealed a simple truth:

Potential is everywhere. Opportunity is not.

What we do

AfricAspire™ CIC bridges that gap. We deliver:

• Entrepreneurship & branding training – practical, real-time, culturally relevant.
• One-to-one mentoring – pairing UK diaspora professionals and local African talent.
• Financial literacy & strategic planning – the toolkit every sustainable venture needs.
• Credible brand collateral & digital assets – logos, websites, and market-ready messaging.

Our first pilots launch in Zambia and eSwatini, with support from the UK African diaspora.

Why it matters

A single thriving micro-enterprise creates jobs, lifts families, and seeds hope in its community. Multiply that, and you ignite regional transformation. AfricAspire™’s role is to make the first spark possible—and then keep fanning the flame.

Phil’s commitment

“AfricAspire™ is the most fulfilling work of my career. It is my tribute to Paul, and my promise to every young African whose potential deserves a fighting chance.”
— Phil Avery, Founder

Join the journey

Whether you are an investor, mentor, corporate partner, or simply someone who believes in the power of second chances, we invite you to stand with us.

1. Donate → https://gofund.me/187fa6b7
2. Partner or Mentor → enquiries@africaspire.org.uk

AfricAspire™ CIC – Empowering entrepreneurs. Restoring dignity. Building futures.