Affinity Intercultural Foundation

Name

Affinity Intercultural Foundation

Legal name

Affinity Intercultural Foundation

Website

https://affinity.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Interfaith Dialogue Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Civic and Social Organizations (81341)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Interfaith & Ecumenical Councils and Dialogue Organizations (BPAGAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cultural, Identity & Inclusion Programs (EDALAHAF), Cultural Adjustment & Intercultural Training Programs (EDAIAKAB)

Keywords

• Interfaith dialogue programs
• Intercultural dialogue events
• Community engagement services
• Interfaith conferences
• Cultural awareness programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: As a non-profit organization, Affinity Intercultural Foundation operates primarily through donations, grants, and sponsorship from partners and supporters to fund its intercultural and interfaith dialogue programs and events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Affinity Intercultural Foundation organizes intercultural and interfaith dialogue events, lectures, conferences, and community programs in Australia. Its core offering is convening people of different cultural, religious, and civic backgrounds for dialogue through flagship events including the Abraham Conference, Ramadan iftar dinners at NSW Parliament House, interfaith symposiums, the One Voice One Humanity human rights event, lecture series, and recognition awards.

Product overview

Affinity Intercultural Foundation operates as a non-profit organization focused on intercultural and interfaith dialogue. The organization does not offer a traditional technology product; instead, it provides a portfolio of event-based programs and awards. The core offerings include dialogue programs and lectures, annual conferences (Abraham Conference, Interfaith Symposium), iftar dinner events (Building Harmony Iftar, Home Iftars, NSW Parliament Iftar), the One Voice One Humanity human rights event, and award programs (Australian Affinity Awards, Women of Faith Awards). Additional services include the A+ Youth Lectures for youth engagement, internship opportunities, and published resources. These programs work together to foster community connections and understanding across diverse backgrounds.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Abraham Conference
• Interfaith Symposium
• NSW Parliament Friendship & Dialogue Iftar Dinner
• Building Harmony Iftar
• Affinity Home Iftars
• One Voice, One Humanity
• Lunchtime Lecture Series
• A+ Youth Lectures
• Australian Affinity Awards
• Women of Faith Dinner & Awards
• Intercultural Dialogue Programs
• Interfaith Dialogue Programs
• Internship Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20 years of continuous operation since 2001
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• United Nations Association of Australia (NSW) - UNAA NSWcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNAA NSW partners with Affinity on the annual 'One Voice, One Humanity' event celebrating UN Human Rights Day and World Day for Social Justice. The event brings together diverse voices to highlight human rights issues.
• Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion (UTS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUTS Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion partners with Affinity for the 'One Voice, One Humanity' program, bringing academic perspectives on social justice to the intercultural dialogue.
• Macquarie UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMacquarie University co-hosted the One-Day Interfaith Symposium 'Faith, Social Cohesion & Community Resilience' with Affinity at their City Campus. Funded by NSW Government.
• Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffinity collaborates with IEP on annual launches of the Global Peace Index and Global Terrorism Index, hosting webinars to discuss peace and terrorism trends.
• The Uniting Church in Australia (Synod of NSW & ACT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Uniting Church partners with Affinity on the annual Building Harmony Iftar, bringing together Muslim and Christian communities for shared meals and dialogue.
• NSW GovernmentmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSW Government provides funding for Affinity's interfaith programs including the One-Day Interfaith Symposium 'Faith, Social Cohesion & Community Resilience'.
• Australian Egyptian Forum CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the Abraham Conference partner organizations, bringing Egyptian community perspectives to interfaith dialogue between Jews, Christians, and Muslims.
• Columban Centre for Christian-Muslim RelationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Abraham Conference, providing expertise in Christian-Muslim relations for the interfaith dialogue.
• NSW Jewish Board of DeputiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for the Abraham Conference, representing the Jewish community in interfaith dialogue.
• Australian Council of Christians and JewscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Abraham Conference, facilitating dialogue between Christian and Jewish communities.
• Diocese of ParramattacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Abraham Conference, representing Catholic Diocese perspectives in interfaith discussions.
• Ecumenical Council of NSWcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Abraham Conference, representing ecumenical Christian perspectives.
• Indian Crescent Society of Australia (ICSOA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for the Abraham Conference, bringing Indian community perspectives.
• Australasian Muslim Times (AMUST)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner for the Abraham Conference, providing coverage and promotion of interfaith events.
• Sydney Peace FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-presenter of 'A People's Forum on the Ukraine War' with Affinity, bringing peace and conflict resolution expertise.
• Medical Association for the Prevention of WarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-presenter of 'A People's Forum on the Ukraine War', contributing medical and peace perspectives.
• University of Sydney - Dept of Peace & Conflict StudiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for 'A People's Forum on the Ukraine War', providing peace and conflict studies expertise.
• Raising PeacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead organizer of 'A People's Forum on the Ukraine War' in collaboration with Affinity and other partners.
• Conversation at the CrossroadscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in presenting 'A People's Forum on the Ukraine War' event.
• Western Sydney UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for the 2018 Abraham Conference held at Western Sydney University Parramatta campus, hosting keynote speaker Steve Killelea.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Islamic Council of NSW (ICNSW): Peak Muslim community body in NSW engaging government and faith communities; comparable convener function and overlapping audience with Affinity's Muslim-led initiatives.
• NSW Jewish Board of Deputies: Peak representative body of the NSW Jewish community engaged in interfaith and civic dialogue; comparable interfaith convener function and an Abraham Conference partner.
• Columban Centre for Christian-Muslim Relations: Australia-based centre focused on Christian-Muslim dialogue and understanding; directly comparable mission and is a listed Abraham Conference partner of Affinity.
• Together for Humanity Foundation: Australian NGO delivering interfaith and intercultural school and community workshops; closely comparable mission to Affinity's dialogue programs, with an education-focused delivery model.
• Sydney Peace Foundation: Australian organization promoting peace and social justice through events and lectures; comparable convening role and a co-presenter with Affinity on the Ukraine War forum.
• Australian Council of Christians and Jews: Long-running Australian organization facilitating Christian-Jewish dialogue; directly comparable to Affinity in mission and interfaith convener role, and is already an Abraham Conference partner.
• Uniting Church in Australia Synod of NSW & ACT: Faith community organization that co-hosts the annual Building Harmony Iftar with Affinity, demonstrating comparable interfaith engagement and program design.

Emerging players

• Centre for Dialogue at La Trobe University: Academic centre convening interreligious and intercultural dialogue research and events; comparable thought-leadership role, with academic rather than grassroots delivery.
• Australian Human Rights Centre (AHRC): National advocacy and education organization running public-facing human rights events; comparable to Affinity's One Voice One Humanity programming on rights and inclusion.

Regional players

• Multi Faith Centre / Interfaith Centre of Melbourne: Victorian-based interfaith body performing the same convener role as Affinity but serving a different Australian state; comparable mission, regional rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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