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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:UK Visa Refusals for African Visitors
DESCRIPTION:Chi Onwurah MP\, Chair of the APPG for Africa\, invites you to a parliamentary meeting to discuss UK visa refusals for African visitors. \nOn Tuesday 22nd January from 6pm until 7.30pm in the Grimond Room\, Portcullis House\, House of Commons \nThe meeting provides an opportunity for guests from a diversity of sectors including academic\, cultural\, NGO \, health and business to share evidence with parliamentarians on the consistency and quality of the decision making of UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) for visa applications. Evidence will be presented to a panel of parliamentarians to feed into a policy brief in advance of APPG for Africa roundtable meeting with the UK Immigration Minister\, Caroline Nokes MP\, two weeks later. \nSome guests will be invited to formally present their evidence to the panel and advance notice will be given. Those not presenting to the panel will have the opportunity to submit written statements in advance of the meeting and to ask questions during the Q&A if time allows. \nWritten statements should be submitted as soon as possible to Hetty Bailey on baileyh@parliament.uk but no later than Tuesday 8th January. (NB- Statements should be succinct\, refer to the questions below\, be no longer than 1500 words and in Word document format). \n  \nThis meeting hopes to gather evidence and information from participants on the following questions: \n1) What is your experience of supporting African nationals in applying for visas for African nationals to conferences / events / business meetings/ training sessions in the UK? \n2) How many times have you supported African nationals to apply for a UK visa\, of whatever type? \n3) How many were rejected or approved? What were the most common grounds for refusal given? How many were granted\, but too late to allow the participant to attend? \n4) For those that reapplied\, how many were granted visas? What circumstances changed in their application? Did they resubmit with additional information? And did the visa arrive in time for them to attend the event? \n6) Have you seen any evidence of inconsistency in decision-making regarding visa applications? \n7) What do you understand to be the main barriers to submitting successful visa applications for African nationals? And can you estimate how many might have decided not to visit the UK because of the difficulty of obtaining a visa? \nNB- Please note that numerically presented evidence is particularly valuable. \nGuests are actively encouraged to invite their local Members of Parliament to attend the meeting and listen to the evidence. \n  \nA guest list will be in operation. If you are interested in participating please e-mail the APPG for Africa at baileyh@parliament.uk with your name\, role and organisation. \nThis meeting in being held in a collaboration between the APPG for Africa\, The Royal African Society\, AFFORD and the APPG for Malawi.
URL:https://afford-uk.org/event/uk-visa-refusals-for-african-visitors/
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SUMMARY:ABC Connects Fashion With Africa
DESCRIPTION:ABC Connect is the AFFORD Business Club’s monthly networking event. It is an opportunity to network with members and gain some insight from experts in various fields. \nABC Connect in January 2019 will be a roundtable discussion focusing on the business of fashion in Africa and reaching wider markets. We will be hearing from industry experts\, successful designers and those with the finance to provide necessary insight to fashion entrepreneurs with their eye on Africa! \nOur guest speakers will include Jacqueline Shaw Director of Africa Fashion Guide\, Yemisi Mokuolu CEO of Hatch Africa and Aji Ayorinde Founder and Creative Director of MIA London. \nTopics covered will include:– Testimony from industry experts– Experience of successful designers– Access to finance opportunities– Networking with fashion insiders \nThis exclusive event is limited to 20 seats\, so register now and don’t miss out!
URL:https://afford-uk.org/event/abc-connects-fashion-with-africa/
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