African Foundation for Development (AFFORD)

Helping to expand and enhance the contributions Africans in the diaspora make to African development

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diaspora

ABC Legal Clinics

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The ABC Legal Clinics provide ABC Members access to an exclusive series of Clinics with experienced lawyers from the internationally-renowned law firm, Morrison and Foerster LLP. The Clinics are an opportunity to have a one-to-one consultation with a specialist lawyer in your area of work, who will provide pro-bono advice and guidance on any legal concerns or queries you may have. This could cover a range of topic areas including contracts, employment, tax, IP and business structure.

ABC members are free to attend and should register by email abc@afford-uk.org

Non-members interested in attending please email abc@afford-uk.org for further details.

 

 

 

ABC Webinar: Men, Business and Wellbeing

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Join us for our webinar which will be focused on Men, Business and Wellbeing.

We will be covering:

  • The challenges faced by men in business, and ways to overcome these
  • Advice for managing responsibilities and expectations of self
  • The importance of taking care of your mental health and where to go for support and guidance

The speakers will include Nii Odartei Evans of the BBC and Yann W. Tanoé of SunBird Journal Publishing.

Doing Business in Zimbabwe Webinar

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You are exclusively invited to participate in a webinar hosted by the AFFORD Business Club (ABC), which will be focused on Doing Business in Zimbabwe. The speakers will include Na Ncube of The Global Native, Busi Bango of EMPRETEC and Denise Rawls of AFFORD UK as a facilitator. 

We will be covering:
• How to effectively set up your business
• The realities of running a business in Zimbabwe
• Challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs
• Where to go for assistance and guidance
To register for the session click here

ABC Connect

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ABC Connect in February will be a partner event with Business Networking and Growth London an exciting networking and social event targeted at the ambitious Black business owner. In relaxed City settings, come along with your business cards, product samples etc. to network, sell and build relationships with like-minded businesses. The event attracts business owners, directors and senior management from a rich and diverse mix of business sectors.

The ABC Members will receive FREE tickets to attend this event and continue growing your network with like minded entrepreneurs.

Register here

ABC Connects Fashion With Africa

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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.

ABC 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!

Our 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.

Topics covered will include:
– Testimony from industry experts
– Experience of successful designers
– Access to finance opportunities
– Networking with fashion insiders

This exclusive event is limited to 20 seats, so register now and don’t miss out!

Rwandan Diaspora in the UK 2018 Study Presentation – London & Coventry

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The 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.

The 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.

Register to attend the London event here

Register to attend the Coventry event at https://rwandadiasporacoventry.eventbrite.co.uk

Who Should Attend

This event will be specifically about Rwanda and its diaspora and will be of particular interest to:

  • Those from Rwanda
  • Those interested in Rwanda or its diaspora
  • The African diaspora community

The Agenda

18:00 Doors open

18:30-18:40 Welcome and Introductions

18:40-18:55 Overview of Rwanda’s Diaspora Policies, Initiatives and Opportunities

18:55 -19:05 Introduction of IOM Project and Background to the Mapping Exercise

19:05- 19:20 Presentation of the mapping report ‘Rwandans in the UK: their skills base and engagement with Rwanda”

19:20-19:40 Question and Answer Session

19:40 -19:50 Insight and Response

19:45-20:00 Diaspora Experiences – diaspora speakers to give an overview of their respective diaspora initiatives in Rwanda and/or the UK

20:00-20:10 Diaspora professional skills and investment opportunities in Rwanda

20:10-20:15 Closing Remarks

20:15-21.00 Refreshments and Networking