Epilepsy Awareness Africa

25/06/2026

💜🇨🇩 CONGO 66 – CULTURE WITH A PURPOSE 🇨🇩💜

Join us on Sunday 28th June 2026 at Victoria Park, Smethwick High Street, Smethwick, Birmingham, B66 3NT for an unforgettable day of music, food, culture, and community.

This year, Congo 66 is proud to partner with Epilepsy African United Community Project to raise awareness about epilepsy, challenge stigma, and promote understanding within our communities.

Together we will:
🧠 Educate people about epilepsy and seizure first aid
💜 Support individuals and families affected by epilepsy
🤝 Connect communities with information and support services
📢 Break myths and encourage open conversations

🎤 Live Performance by Djouna Big One
🎶 Music • Food • Community • Culture

🎟️ Admission:
• Adults – £10
• Youth (13–17) – £5
• Under 12s – FREE
• Over 65s – FREE

🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Come and celebrate our culture while supporting an important cause. Together we can build a more informed, inclusive, and supportive community.

30/04/2026

Epilepsy is not just one condition—it has many forms, many experiences, and many untold stories. 💜

By understanding the different types of seizures, we can respond better, support stronger, and break the stigma together.

Awareness starts with knowledge. Change starts with us.

BreakTheSilence HealthEducation SupportAndEmpower

29/04/2026

Epilepsy is often misunderstood—but knowledge changes everything. 💜

❌ Myth: Epilepsy is a mental illness
✔ Fact: It is a neurological condition

❌ Myth: You should hold someone down during a seizure
✔ Fact: Keep them safe and let the seizure pass

❌ Myth: Epilepsy is contagious
✔ Fact: It is not infectious

Let’s replace myths with facts, fear with understanding, and stigma with support.

Ensemble, brisons les mythes.
Together, let’s break the myths.

BreakTheSilence HealthEducation SupportAndEmpower

21/04/2026

Epilepsy African United Community Project is dedicated to raising awareness, fighting stigma, and supporting individuals and families affected by epilepsy across African communities. Through education, advocacy, and unity, we aim to improve lives and promote access to proper care and understanding.

20/04/2026

Still reflecting on such a beautiful and meaningful Coffee & Conversation 💜

These moments captured remind us how powerful it is when people come together—to talk, to listen, and to support one another.

Thank you again to everyone who attended and made this event so special. Your presence truly matters.

The journey continues… ✨

19/04/2026

Knowing what to do during a seizure can save a life. 💜

Stay calm, protect the person, and never leave them alone. Awareness and first aid knowledge make all the difference in our communities.

One Africa. One Community. One Voice for Epilepsy.

SaveLives HealthEducation SupportAndCare EpilepsyAfrica CommunityImpact

17/04/2026

Epilepsy is surrounded by many myths—but knowledge brings clarity. 💜

Let’s replace fear with facts, and stigma with understanding. Together, we can support those living with epilepsy and build a more informed and compassionate community across Africa and beyond.

One Africa. One Community. One Voice for Epilepsy.

BreakTheSilence SupportAndEmpower HealthForAll OneVoice CommunityImpact

09/04/2026

25/03/2026

On this Epilepsy Awareness Day, I stand in solidarity with all my fellow Africans living with epilepsy. You are strong, resilient, and not defined by your condition. Let’s continue to break the stigma, spread knowledge, and support one another with compassion and understanding.

Together, we can build communities where everyone feels safe, respected, and empowered. 💜

Stay strong. Stay hopeful. You are not alone.

24/03/2026

At Epilepsy African United, we believe awareness saves lives.

Sunflower Syndrome (SS) is a rare form of epilepsy triggered by light—often misunderstood and overlooked.

Together, we can educate, support, and break the stigma.

One Africa. One Community. One Voice 💜