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SUMMARY:Diaspora Engagement Forum and African Diaspora & Development Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:Diaspora Engagement Forum and African Diaspora & Development Day 2024\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the Diaspora Engagement Forum (DEF) and African Diaspora & Development Day (AD3) 2024! \n\n\n\nTheme: “The next 30 years: Harnessing diaspora resources for sustainable socio-economic development and investment in Africa: contributions of the African diaspora in the United Kingdom” \n\n\n\nDate: July 6\, 2024Location: Holiday Inn\, Wrights Lane\, Kensington\, London W8 5SP\, UKTime: 8:30am – 5:30pmProgramme: Download \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with policymakers\, diaspora communities\, development partners\, and the private sector. Be part of impactful discussions and collaborations aimed at driving sustainable development in Africa. \n\n\n\nThemes covered will include: \n\n\n\n\nDiaspora investments and philanthropic channels\n\n\n\nCollective diaspora initiatives: experiences\, opportunities and the role of technology\n\n\n\nThe role of remittances in emergencies and humanitarian action\n\n\n\nBreaking through the barriers of impact first and investor markets to develop diaspora-targeted investment products\n\n\n\n\nPlease register to attend here.  \n\n\n\nAs AFFORD celebrates its 30-year milestone and looks ahead to the next 30 years\, we invite you to support our mission of fostering sustainable socio-economic development and investment in Africa through the diaspora. Your donations\, big or small\, can make a significant impact. Please consider donating to support AFFORD’s work. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDonate NOW! \n\n\n\nThis event is brought to you by African Foundation for Development (AFFORD) in partnership with the African Union Commission’s African Institute for Remittances (AIR). \n\n\n\n\n\n#DEF2024 #AD32024 #AfricanDiaspora #SustainableDevelopment
URL:https://afford-uk.org/event/diaspora-engagement-forum-and-african-diaspora-development-day-2024/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn\, Wrights Lane\, Kensington\, London W8 5SP\, UK\, Wrights Lane\, London\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Inaugural UK Reparations Conference 2023
DESCRIPTION:FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE 12 October 2023\n\nREPORT EMBARGOED – 18 October 2023\n\n[London\, 10.00am BST\, 18 October 2023] – At a press conference by the main entrance of the British Museum\, Bell Ribeiro-Addy\, Streatham MP and Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Afrikan Reparations (APPG-AR)\, will launch a week of reparations themed events and activities organised by APPG-AR. These include:\n\nThe publication of a summary briefing report: Hearings of the APPG-AR on the Restitution of Stolen African Artefacts and Human Remains.\n\nAn Early day Motion (EDM) and lobby in Parliament on the restitution of stolen African artefacts and ancestral remains\nThe Inaugural UK Reparations Conference 2023 from Saturday 21st – Sunday 22nd October 2023 at Friends House\, 173 Euston Road\, London NW1 2BJ\n\nThe All-Party Parliamentary Group on Afrikan Reparations (APPG-AR) brings together parliamentarians\, campaigners\, communities and other stakeholders to examine issues of African reparations and the restitution of cultural artefacts and ancestral remains. APPG-AR explores policy proposals on reparations and development and how best to redress the legacies of African enslavement and colonialism.\n\nThe kick-off press conference outside the main British Museum entrance launches the summary briefing report of two APPG-AR hearings and a policy roundtable over 2022-2023\, bringing together diverse perspectives from parliamentarians\, senior museum experts\, lawyers\, academia and diaspora heritage practitioners\, on the legal and global best practice on restitution. The experts highlighted the need for proactive measures and collaboration to address the challenges associated with restitution\, such as the lack of a proper audit or cataloguing of collections\, exposed by the recent scandalous theft and sale of classical items at the British Museum.\n\nExpert recommendations in the report include: The Department of Culture\, Media\, and Sport (DCMS) should provide resources for provenance research\, negotiation of claims and cost of return; enhanced guidelines for the treatment and restitution of ancestral human remains within heritage/museum settings in England; The CMS Committee should undertake an urgent and comprehensive hearing into provenance and restitution; and Parliamentarians should consider proposing new legislation that applies similar provisions of the 2009 Holocaust (Return of Cultural Objects) to stolen African artefacts and human remains in UK collections\n\nIn response to the report Bell Rebeiro-Addy\, APPG-AR Chair\, noted: ‘in supporting restitution efforts and implementing necessary changes to legislation and museum practices\, the UK government can take significant steps towards rectifying historical injustices and fostering a more equitable and inclusive approach to cultural heritage.’\n\nShe continued: ‘The hearings and the roundtable further underscored the urgency of the issue\, emphasising that the countries of origin must be given the opportunity to care for their own cultural heritage\, which requires a comprehensive understanding of what items are in possession\, especially when after recent events we take note of the questionable safety record at the British Museum. I will be launching an Early Day Motion on this subject and we will be exploring broader issues of reparatory justice at our 2 day conference on 21-22 October at Friends House in Euston.’\n\nEnds\n\nFor media inquiries\, please contact:\n\nBell Ribeiro-Addy – bell.ribeiroaddy.mp@parliament.uk\n\nor\n\nAPPG co-Secretariat\n\nOnyekachi Wambu – onyekachi@afford-uk.org\n\nNOTES\n\n1. The summary report is available for free download on the APPG-AR website\, UK Reparations Conference 2023 — APPG for Afrikan Reparations (appg-ar.org)\, ensuring accessibility to a global audience. It is also available on the AFFORD website – www.Afford-uk.org. APPG-AR acknowledges that this summary report is part of an ongoing process\, and it does not provide definitive answers to the complex issues it explores. Instead\, it serves as a catalyst for further research\, dialogue\, and collaboration among museums\, source communities\, and relevant stakeholders. APPG-AR invites scholars\, museum professionals\, policymakers\, and the public to engage with the findings and participate in the ongoing conversation regarding the restitution and reparations of cultural objects.\n\n2. Other events following the press conference and publication launch include: the APPG-AR organised UK Reparations Conference 2023 from Saturday 21st – Sunday 22nd October 2023 at Friends House\, 173 Euston Road\, London NW1 2BJ. The conference brings together campaigns\, institutions\, and individuals to discuss the issue of reparations for colonisation\, the transatlantic kidnap\, trafficking and enslavement of Africans\, theft of looted artefacts and ancestral remains\, and continued exploitation of peoples of African descent across the world. The conference will be free to attend and will feature sessions on a range of policy issues as they relate to reparatory justice – from the restitution of artefacts to land rights\, education\, employment\, environmental justice\, economics\, law\, culture\, and many other areas beside. Speakers include international government representatives\, national and international dignitaries\, Independent UN experts\, campaigners\, academics\, Members of Parliament\, legal experts\, and youth voices. To register and for further information please go to. UK Reparations Conference 2023 — APPG for Afrikan Reparations (appg-ar.org)\n\n3.The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Afrikan Reparations (APPG-AR) brings together parliamentarians\, campaigners\, communities and other stakeholders to examine issues of African reparations and the restitution of cultural artefacts and ancestral remains. APPG-AR explores policy proposals on reparations and development and how best to redress the legacies of African enslavement and colonialism. The APPG-AR seeks to continue the work of honourable Bernie Grant MP (1944-2000) on the restitution of African artefacts and ancestral remains to enable the restitution of stolen African artefacts and human remains. We look forward to exploring new ways to progress the restitution dialogue we hope to contribute to a constructive and informed global dialogue\n\n4. The African Foundation for Development (AFFORD) is an international organisation established in 1994\, with a mission ‘to expand and enhance the contributions Africans in the diaspora make to African development’. AFFORD’s mission is achieved through programmes and projects within the following overlapping themes: enterprise and employment\, diaspora remittances and investments\, diaspora engagement and capacity and action research\, policy and practice. AFFORD acts as a co-secretariat for the APPG-AR\, and complied this report through its Return of the Icons programme which focuses on restitution of looted African artefacts and human remains to their country of heritage.\n\nWebsite: African Foundation for Development – African Foundation for Development (AFFORD) (afford-uk.org)
URL:https://afford-uk.org/event/15577/
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SUMMARY:IN CONVERSATION WITH ONYEKACHI WAMBU
DESCRIPTION:The next big moment in the year of AFFORD@30 celebrations will be the In conversation with Onyekachi Wambu event at SOAS University of London on Friday 28 July from 5.30 to 8.00pm.\n\nOnyekachi is the former executive director of AFFORD\, a celebrated diaspora transformer\, journalist and writer. For 21 years\, Onyekachi has worked with great vision\, creativity and commitment for the African Foundation for Development (AFFORD) and for diaspora impact in Africa. This will be an intimate and illuminating evening with the former executive director of AFFORD\, covering his journey from journalist and writer\, to diaspora and development\, and culture and restitution.\n\nOnyekachi has recently published the second edition of Empire Windrush – reflections of 75 years and more of the Black British experience. In this newly-published\, ground-breaking anthology\, Onyekachi collates some of the best and most significant writing from the 75 years following the arrival of Empire\nWindrush.\n\nFeaturing a preface by Margaret Busby and new writing from Bernardine Evaristo\, Mike Philips and Dan Hicks\, Empire Windrush conjures a unique journey through the British past\, present and future\, via the prism of the Black imagination. Several chapters tackle issues of restitution. Copies of Empire Windrush\nwill be on sale at the venue\, courtesy of Round Table Books.\n\nIn conversation with Onyekachi Wambu will be moderated by AFFORD chair Ndidi Njoku and Professor Gibril Faal of LSE. Onyekachi will be introduced by Ra Hendricks\, founder of Jazzzmo’thology\, a platform promoting and staging live events to illustrate the breadth of music created and performed by African peoples.\n\nDownload Programme: IN CONVERSATION WITH ONYEKACHI WAMBU
URL:https://afford-uk.org/event/in-conversation-with-onyekachi-wambu/
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SUMMARY:ABC Connect: Unlocking Women and Technology
DESCRIPTION:We are very excited to present to you: ABC CONNECT: UNLOCKING WOMEN & TECHNOLOGY\, the ABC’s partner event with iSpace Foundation and The Radical Leap Company. \nOn Friday 28th March 2019\, at the ABC offices\, we are bringing together industry experts\, successful entrepreneurs and tech professionals with insights on unlocking potential in and for women in the tech industry. You can expect:\n• Industry knowledge from experienced professionals\n• Real-life stories of successful entrepreneurs\n• Tips on access to finance opportunities for tech start ups\n• Networking with technology insiders \nOur guest speakers will include Abake Adenle of AJA.LA Studios\, Noreen Makosewe of The Radical Leap Company and Kay Kukoyi Founder of Purposeful Products. \nThis exclusive event is limited to 20 seats\, click here to register now and don’t miss out!
URL:https://afford-uk.org/event/abc-connect-unlocking-women-technology/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190110T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190110T210000
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SUMMARY:Rwandan Diaspora in the UK 2018 Study Presentation - London & Coventry
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe International Organisation for Migration (IOM)\, the Rwanda High Commission (RHC) and the African Foundation for Development (AFFORD) are co-hosting two events in the UK for the Rwandan community to present findings and recommendations from a recent study of Rwandans in the UK and gather feedback and comments on the content; to provide an overview of Rwanda’s diaspora policies\, initiatives and opportunities; and to showcase individual diaspora engagement experiences from Rwandans living in the UK. \nThe events will also provide an opportunity for networking and wider discussions on diaspora engagement within the Rwandan community in the UK. The events are scheduled for 10th January in London and 11th January in Coventry. \nRegister to attend the London event here \nRegister to attend the Coventry event at https://rwandadiasporacoventry.eventbrite.co.uk \nWho Should Attend \nThis event will be specifically about Rwanda and its diaspora and will be of particular interest to: \n\nThose from Rwanda\nThose interested in Rwanda or its diaspora\nThe African diaspora community\n\nThe Agenda \n18:00 Doors open \n18:30-18:40 Welcome and Introductions \n18:40-18:55 Overview of Rwanda’s Diaspora Policies\, Initiatives and Opportunities \n18:55 -19:05 Introduction of IOM Project and Background to the Mapping Exercise \n19:05- 19:20 Presentation of the mapping report ‘Rwandans in the UK: their skills base and engagement with Rwanda” \n19:20-19:40 Question and Answer Session \n19:40 -19:50 Insight and Response \n19:45-20:00 Diaspora Experiences – diaspora speakers to give an overview of their respective diaspora initiatives in Rwanda and/or the UK \n20:00-20:10 Diaspora professional skills and investment opportunities in Rwanda \n20:10-20:15 Closing Remarks \n20:15-21.00 Refreshments and Networking
URL:https://afford-uk.org/event/rwandan-diaspora-in-the-uk-2018-study-presentation-london/
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SUMMARY:Best of Nigeria Investment Expo 2018 (BONNIE 2018)
DESCRIPTION:Theresa May’s recent visit to Nigeria and pledge to boost Britain’s investment in Africa after Brexit\, along with the Nigerian governments promise to make Nigeria a global investment destination means that there is high demand for further investment in Nigeria. \nThe Best of Nigeria Investment Expo (Bonnie 2018) taking place from October 3rd-4th at the ExCel Centre in London will capitalise on this demand\,  showcasing the many investment & business opportunities that Nigeria has to offer. The expo is the first of its kind to bring senior Nigerian Government Officials and successful entrepreneurs together with key investors from across sectors and continents. \nGuests will have the opportunity to: \n\nDiscuss investment opportunities across various sectors\nGain brand exposure with global institutions and private investors\nNetwork with peers and potential investors\nReceive first class advice on business investment opportunities\n\nIf you are interested in attending\, please click here to get your free ticket.  \nAFFORD Business Club members will have the opportunity to exhibit at the expo via the ‘SME Booster Package’ at a discounted rate of 10%\, To  find out more email  katharine@afford-uk.org for further information.
URL:https://afford-uk.org/event/best-of-nigeria-investment-expo-2018-bonnie-2018/
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SUMMARY:From Locally Known to Global Brands
DESCRIPTION:  \nAfrican Diaspora and Development Day (AD3) is now in its 18th year\, with a reputation as the most prestigious event that brings together African Diasporas living in the UK. It also serves as a platform for networking and sharing of knowledge\, information and best practice\, with UK\, African and other multi-lateral policymakers. \n  \nAD3 2018’s theme will be exploring the question ‘From locally known to global brands – Where are all the global African brands?’ To gain answers to this question we will hear from 3 industry experts share their experience and knowledge about:\n– Branding of African goods and services\n– Scalability of African businesses\n– Longevity of African industry – dealing with Founder’s syndrome \nAFFORD would like to invite you to attend\, benefit from our experienced speakers and network with like minded people. \nClick here to register for a free ticket. \nKey speakers on the day will include: \n \nAde Daramy- Chair \nAde Daramy is current Chairman of Trustees at AFFORD and works for the British government in a media advisory role. Ade has over 35 years experience working in broadcast and print journalism. He has worked as editor for Journal of Sierra Leone Studies\, editor in chief for Promota Africa magazine\, radio and TV Broadcaster for BBC World Service and works as a consultant on African Diaspora affairs. Ade was educated in both Sierra Leone and the UK and is the founder member of the Sierra Leone Diaspora Network and the Sierra Leone- UK Diaspora Ebola Response Taskforce (SLUKDERT). \n  \n \nPumela Salela- Brand South Africa \nPumela Salela is the current head of Brand South Africa in the UK- the custodian of the South Africa country brand. Her role is to market South Africa in the UK and attract foreign direct investment into South Africa. Prior to serving in this role\, Pumela was the Chief Director for Economic Policy Development and Planning at the Department of Economic Development in South Africa. \nMs Salela holds various consultancy and advisory positions for a variety of organisations including: board member of the Global Sourcing Council\, ambassador for Sustainable and Socially Responsible Outsourcing in Africa\, Executive Committee member of the Tri-Sister City Alliance\, advisory council member of the World BPO Forum and works as a BPO/ITes Consultant for the World Bank. \n \nPaul Asquith- Reaching and Understanding Communities\, IOM Rwanda Mapping Project \nPaul Asquith currently works as Engagement and Policy manager for AFFORD. Since 2012 Paul has helped develop and coordinate ADEPT\, a network of African diaspora groups based in 30 European states that are active in development across a range of sectors in 54 African states. \nPaul has 20 years’ experience of managing community development and public health projects\, and conducting research in Africa\, Europe\, and the UK. For ten years Paul commissioned and managed specialist public health and treatment services in London for vulnerable groups including drug and alcohol users and sex-workers\, with a particular focus on HIV and TB prevention. Paul is also a Research Associate at the Centre of African Studies\, SOAS\, University of London\, where his research interests include: diasporas\, migration\, development\, culture\, health\, and migrant communities; Islamic models of development in North Africa and the Horn; and Islamic education and development in Ethiopia. \n \n Henry Thompson- Scalability of African Businesses\, Key Challenges & Opportunities \nHenry Thompson is the project consultant for the Africa programme at Chatham House. Prior to this\, Henry managed a DFID-funded rural development and research programme in Namibia; he then worked for JICA for four years covering Africa from London. During this time\, his two main areas of expertise were developed: rural development in Angola\, and humanitarian mine action. Henry subsequently worked in the Angola business unit of BP as a community affairs advisor. \nHenry started out in rural development\, promoting and applying the sustainable and equitable use of natural resources in arid and semi arid regions. In the 80’s he worked on commercial irrigation projects in the Arabian Gulf\, but moved to examine desert ecology in the Negev.
URL:https://afford-uk.org/event/from-locally-known-to-global-brands/
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SUMMARY:Africa Tech Summit London
DESCRIPTION:Africa Tech Summit London (ATSLDN) is a leading African tech event in Europe providing unrivaled insight and networking with the African tech ecosystem. \nThe 3rd annual event will once again bring together tech leaders\, international investors\, entrepreneurs\, African governments\, trade bodies\, media and leading ventures to drive investment and business. \nLearn from 50 expert speakers and investors with passion\, knowledge and experience from across Africa who share key insights\, opportunities and trends from the African tech and investment ecosystem. \nWho Attends? \nLast year ATSLDN brought together the who’s who from the African ecosystem under one roof. Attendees included IFC\, Savannah Fund\, Atlas Mara\, FNB\, Opera Software\, BRCK\, South Africa DTI\, Orange Digital Ventures\, Leapfrog Investments\, Barclays\, TechStars\, MEST\, Standard Chartered\, Worldreader\, Linklaters\, Mobi Hunter\, Singularity Investments\, Quona Capital\, BitPesa\, BBC Africa\, African Business and Newsweek to name but a few. \n  \nFor more info and to register visit: https://www.africatechsummit.com/london/ and use code AFFORD for 30% off ticket prices
URL:https://afford-uk.org/event/africa-tech-summit-london/
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SUMMARY:The UN Global Compact on Migration (GCM) – How do we manage migration for the benefit of all?
DESCRIPTION:The APPG DDM aims to promote parliamentary and public understanding of the key issues affecting diaspora communities in the UK\, and to expand and enhance their contributions to the international development agenda. \nDue to the UK’s history as a country that has long welcomed refugees and migrants\, and is home to long-standing and vibrant diaspora and migrant communities\, the country has an important role to play in informing and shaping international agreements on how we manage migration better in the future. \nThe APPG DDM is holding its first meeting of the 2017-2018 schedule to consider diaspora and migrant perspectives from the UK on the Global Compact on Migration (GCM). \n  \nSpeakers include: \n– Erica Usher\, Senior Policy Advisor on the GCM at IOM in Geneva \n– Mona Sadeq\, Deputy Head of Mission to UK & Ireland at ICRC  \n– Onyekachi Wambu\, Executive Director at AFFORD \nThe meeting will be chaired by Jeremy Lefroy MP. \nOther speakers will include representatives of African\, Asian\, and Latin American diaspora and migrant organisations involved in development and humanitarian response. \n  \nThe Secretariat of the APPG DDM is provided by AFFORD UK. \nFor further information or in case of any questions\, please do not hesitate to contact Paul Asquith by email at: paul@afford-uk.org  or by phone on +4407855036817.
URL:https://afford-uk.org/event/the-un-global-compact-on-migration-gcm-how-do-we-manage-migration-for-the-benefit-of-all/
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SUMMARY:Fundraising for Diaspora Initiatives – Grants\, Bids\, and Crowdfunding
DESCRIPTION:In an environment where there are increasing constraints on funding and resources\, diaspora groups are having to work harder to raise funds and mobilise resources. ‘Brexit’ might exacerbate these trends as European Union funds may no longer be available for UK based civil society and diaspora groups. \nThis practical event aims to showcase potential sources of funding to diaspora groups and how best to access these resources. \nYou will be presented with the opportunity to meet leading UK funders and learn more about different approaches to fundraising and how to join the AFFORD-GlobalGiving Diaspora Crowdfunding Campaign. \nAFFORD has partnered with GlobalGiving\, a leading global crowdfunding platform\, to enable African diaspora organisations based in the UK to fundraise for their activities in Africa. \nWe are inviting African diaspora organisations across the UK to mobilise their supporters to raise at least £5000 each for their community development or social enterprise projects in their countries of interest or heritage. Our Diaspora Crowdfunding Campaign will leverage an additional 25% in Gift Aid to all funds raised. Plus the 3 most successful campaigns will receive bonus prizes on top of their final amounts. \nSpeakers: \n– Comfort Osilaja\, Grants Manager at the Commonwealth Foundation \n– Comic Relief\, Speaker to be confirmed \n– Eleanor Harrison OBE\, CEO of GlobalGiving’s UK office \n– Onyekachi Wambu\, Director at AFFORD \n  \nThis event is open to any African diaspora groups based in the UK and interested in accessing funds for their development activities. \nUnfortunately AFFORD is not able to sponsor participants travel. However\, the event will be broadcast on Facebook Live for anyone outside of London wishing to follow the discussion.
URL:https://afford-uk.org/event/fundraising-for-diaspora-initiatives-grants-bids-and-crowdfunding/
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