I am Gabrielle Ufey and I am proud to be GRAFFI.
” To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan but also believe.” – Anatole France
The heart of the I AM GRAFFI Platform is to be a “place of becoming,”, a platform for Graffi pride and empowerment where people can network, share resources, “pass it on”, and spotlight the talents of the next generation.
In January of 2023, I got to learn from my mother, Roseline Batcha (Ph.D.), that I hail from a tribe of people called “GRAFFI” from Cameroon – Africa. GRAFFI means “people from the grass fields”.
I quickly asked my mom; Does this mean I AM GRAFFI & That is MY ROOT & MY IDENTITY?. She responded; you are GRAFFI and a “GRAFFI Pikin”.
This got me so excited and I immediately had a burden to teach my peers who know nothing about their roots and their identity. Me and my sister Gloria-Belle started a culture and identity talk and sessions with our mom.
I also longed to have a platform where less privileged children or people from my tribe & country and the world at large could go to for educational resources, learn about their culture, and ceremonies, find scholarships, build small -medium-sized businesses, showcase arts & music, and most especially connect to their roots and be of service to their community.
Village to Space & Space to Village, we are one big family!
I AM GRAFFI network & platform initiative saw the light of day when I & my mom responded to a burden the Lord impressed on our hearts for the Pride of GRAFFI. My uncle Stanley Batcha (Neih Sango) became the biggest Influencer of the cause to promote a young mind like mine and to stand for everything GRAFFI. He is proudly Graffi…
Village to Space & Space to Village, we are one big family!
My cousin Beckham Batcha is designing the Join the Movement materials. Earl -Martin Foju, who is into economics & Finance for social development, is so impressed with this dream and is mentoring me on new technologies for community building. Joshua Malaban stands for “I AM GRAFFI” and the GRAFFI Pride in its full essence and is working with his musical instruments…
I PLEDGE TO STAND FOR & WITH THE AM GRAFFI NETWORK
This one-stop platform is my prayer request and I believe and Pray Our Global Proud to be GRAFFI people, and our communities will pledge to be a part of this good cause.
Hello Graffi!
Do you know who you are? You are authentic, you are cultural and resourceful, you are strong and loving, you are generous and respectful, you are people centered and family fit, you are hard working and a warrior, you are intelligent and a visionary. You are GRAFFI , you are enough!
