14 Secrets That You May Not Fully Know or Understand About The Global Diaspora! – Part 1

Based on a massive data collection and painful diagnostics, here are the dilemmas that most diasporas, their home countries, and their country of residence find themselves in: The post 14 Secrets That You May Not Fully Know or Understand About The Global Diaspora! – Part 1 appeared first on The Most Influential Contemporary African Diaspora Leaders.
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Seeking a job or wanting to recruit talented local and international applicants?

In our previous article, we tried to explain the unemployment problems of the diaspora and immigrants. We also explored what DiasporaEngager (the International Diaspora Engagement Platform) is doing to help solve those problems. Today, we will give more insights into other strategies the unemployed people and their countries can use to alleviate unemployment and put [ ] The post Seeking a job or wanting to recruit talented local and international applicants? appeared first on The Most Influential Contemporary African Diaspora Leaders.
http://africandiasporaleaders.com/seeking-job-wanting-recruit-talented-local-international-applicants/

Why does Africa Weep and Deteriorate? Real Causes and Solutions to African Impoverishment

After decades of independence, economic development in African countries continues to lag behind. However, several models and ideologies of development have been applied. Are these ideologies and models inadequate in Africa’s specific case or are the real causes of Africa’s failures due to different factors? Considering the complex process of development, the answer to this question [ ] The post Why does Africa Weep and Deteriorate? Real Causes and Solutions to African Impoverishment appeared first on The Most Influential Contemporary African Diaspora Leaders.
http://africandiasporaleaders.com/africa-weep-deteriorate-real-causes-solutions-african-impoverishment/

The White House Summit on Global Development: Reflecting on Real Progress | whitehouse.gov

http://africandiasporaleaders.com/ Summary: On July 20, 2016, President Obama will host the White House Summit on Global Development to recognize progress we've made and ensure it continues. The final months of the Administration are a time for reflection -- not just on policy reforms and the debates that underpin our own democratic society, but on the change we hope to see continue in the future. We’ve made real progress over the last eight years, progress that has translated to meaningful impact in the lives of millions around the world. As Americans, we should feel proud that our investments -- which constitute less than one percent of our overall budget -- in programs that improve the health, resilience, and inclusive growth opportunities for communities around the world are yielding results that see lasting returns. https://www.diasporaengager.com/
https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2016/07/14/white-house-summit-global-development-reflecting-real-progress

Hundreds, If Not Thousands, Of African Migrants Are Leaving China To Return Home

https://www.diasporaengager.com/pages/resources/Country-of-Residence/china China is cracking down on African migrants even as many Chinese migrate to Africa. It was not that long ago that entire neighborhoods in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou were overflowing with African migrants. Although there are no precise figures, scholars estimated that more than 20,000 African immigrants ― and perhaps as many as 200,000 ― used to lived in Guangzhou, or as it is glibly known, “chocolate city.” Today, those same neighborhoods, once filled with halal food shops and other stores that catered to China’s African migrants, have been completely transformed, or as the Chinese government prefers to characterize it, “beautified.” Across Guangzhou, there are ever-mounting pressures on African migrants that are prompting more and more to just pack up and leave.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/african-migrants-china_us_5786bd19e4b08608d332e8ba

Filling the gap: Worcester group aims to help immigrants with health care - Worcester Mag

https://www.diasporaengager.com/miniRegister You have made an appointment with your doctor. You show up. A nurse or assistant calls you in, performs a preliminary assessment, and then your doctor walk. You have made an appointment with your doctor. You show up. A nurse or assistant calls you in, performs a preliminary assessment, and then your doctor walks in. You tell her why you’re there, maybe even share a little friendly banter if she is your primary care physician, someone you’ve known for a while. She examines you, hopefully finds nothing serious, maybe calls in a prescription to your local pharmacy and wishes you well. Appointment over. It seems so simple, something many of us do without a thought. If we have questions, we ask our doctor. If we don’t agree with a diagnosis, we ask for a second opinion. Easy, right? Not you are an immigrant, someone from a continent like Africa, where, not only is medicine not as advanced as in the U.S., but doctors are held as unquestioned a
http://worcestermag.com/2016/07/14/filling-gap-worcester-group-aims-help-immigrants-health-care/44200

The Strategic War that is Killing Africa and its Diaspora

The mentality that caused the Europeans to go to Africa to divide it, to catch our grandfathers and force them into slavery is sadly still within many of our own African leaders and the African Diaspora. The Africans need to learn to work more cooperatively and to stop to be victims of their past historical wounds. The African Diasporas are so dispersed and divided that IF they cannot learn HOW to better work with one another in the midst of their divergences and geographical constraints, they can never sustainably improve their situation. The post The Strategic War that is Killing Africa and its Diaspora appeared first on The Most Influential Contemporary African Diaspora Leaders.
http://africandiasporaleaders.com/strategic-war-killing-africa-diaspora/

When Outbreaks Go Global: Migration and Public Health in a Time of Zika | migrationpolicy.org

https://www.diasporaengager.com/miniRegister News of the Zika virus outbreak in Latin America has raised alarm bells, resulting in scattered calls for tighter restrictions on international entries to the United States. Evidence shows, however, that closing borders and restrictions on international travel tend to have little impact on the spread of infectious diseases. This feature article explores the linkages between public health and migration in the Americas.
http://www.migrationpolicy.org/article/when-outbreaks-go-global-migration-and-public-health-time-zika

How to Engage the Global Diaspora in Consulting Opportunities with their Country of Origin and Country of Residence

Although in the case of countries affected by brain drain the need of native consultants is more appealing, it is very hard for people living in the diaspora to offer such a service to their home countries. At the same time, many organizations have consulting openings, but they don’t know how or who to contact to get those jobs done. Sometimes, because of a lack of the right fit, many consultations are done by less qualified people. The post How to Engage the Global Diaspora in Consulting Opportunities with their Country of Origin and Country of Residence appeared first on The Most Influential Contemporary African Diaspora Leaders.
http://africandiasporaleaders.com/engage-global-diaspora-consulting-opportunities-country-origin-country-residence/

Hundreds, If Not Thousands, Of African Migrants Are Leaving China To Return Home

https://www.diasporaengager.com/miniRegister China is cracking down on African migrants even as many Chinese migrate to Africa. It was not that long ago that entire neighborhoods in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou were overflowing with African migrants. Although there are no precise figures, scholars estimated that more than 20,000 African immigrants ― and perhaps as many as 200,000 ― used to lived in Guangzhou, or as it is glibly known, “chocolate city.” Today, those same neighborhoods, once filled with halal food shops and other stores that catered to China’s African migrants, have been completely transformed, or as the Chinese government prefers to characterize it, “beautified.” Across Guangzhou, there are ever-mounting pressures on African migrants that are prompting more and more to just pack up and leave. Although Guangzhou’s urban planning agenda and tighter immigration controls may be partially responsible for the displacement of the African migrant community,
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/african-migrants-china_us_5786bd19e4b08608d332e8ba

Brazilian Immigrants in the United States | migrationpolicy.org

https://diasporaengager.com/map/ The Brazilian immigrant population in the United States doubled during the 1980s and almost tripled in the 1990s, but stabilized following the Great Recession. While this population has long included a significant share of unauthorized immigrants, Brazilians are increasingly coming to the United States through family, employment, and study channels. Learn more about Brazilian immigrants with this Spotlight.
http://www.migrationpolicy.org/article/brazilian-immigrants-united-states

AU summit dedicated to human and women’s rights - Africa - RFI

http://africandiasporaleaders.com/ Rwanda showcases record on gender parity as African foreign ministers set the pace for landmark African Union (AU) summit that picked human and women’s rights as its theme.
http://en.rfi.fr/africa/20160713-rwanda-African-Union

What African leaders must learn from Mbeki, by scholars - The Nation Nigeria

http://AfricanDiasporaLeaders.com/ Diplomats and political scientists re-examined the state of politics, policy-making and diplomacy on the continent when Dr Adekeye Adebajo, Executive Director of the Centre for Conflict Resolution in Cape Town, South Africa, presented his book, Thabo Mbeki: Africa’s Philosopher-King at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Lagos. If Nigeria  is to take its place […] http://africandiasporaleaders.com/
http://thenationonlineng.net/african-leaders-must-learn-mbeki-scholars/

Minister Naftali Bennett on Why Diaspora Jews Matter to Israel - Opinion - Haaretz - Israel News Haaretz.com

Writing in response to an article by Rogel Alpher, Israel's diaspora affairs minister says the connection between Israel and Diaspora Jewry is a strategic asset for both parties.
http://www.haaretz.com/opinion/.premium-1.730231

Rita Marley named among 'Most Influential Contemporary African Diaspora Leaders' | Loop News Jamaica

The accolade is "based on outstanding works, excellent professionalism and impressive character in executing duties related to Africa and the African diaspora", a press release by the Rita Marley Foundation in Jamaica said.
http://www.loopjamaica.com/content/rita-marley-named-among-most-influential-contemporary-african-diaspora-leaders

How to Help Immigrants and Diaspora to Return Back Home

In our previous article (Why Immigrants and Diasporas Cannot Easily Return Back Home), we discussed how difficult it is for immigrants and diaspora members to return back home. Today, we will explore some of the strategies DiasporaEngager is taking to help the diaspora and their people to return back home if needed. The post How to Help Immigrants and Diaspora to Return Back Home appeared first on The Most Influential Contemporary African Diaspora Leaders.
http://africandiasporaleaders.com/help-immigrants-diaspora-return-back-home/

Address by Sir Hilary Beckles, chair of the CARICOM Reparations Commission to the NAARC’s Reparations Town Hall in Atlanta

The social, economic and psychological wounds of slavery have been passed on down through the generations; open wounds that remain raw and continue to fester. Between the 16th and 19th centuries some 15 million captured Africans were shipped to the Caribbean, Latin America and North America on 36,000 slaving voyages. Millions more perished on the long and tortuous boat trips from Africa to the Americas. The post Address by Sir Hilary Beckles, chair of the CARICOM Reparations Commission to the NAARC’s Reparations Town Hall in Atlanta appeared first on The Most Influential Contemporary African Diaspora Leaders.
http://africandiasporaleaders.com/address-sir-hilary-beckles-chair-caricom-reparations-commission-naarcs-reparations-town-hall-atlanta/

Why Immigrants and Diasporas Cannot Easily Return Back Home

Human migration is a universal problem that is here to stay. Human beings, and even wild animals, move because they are usually trying to solve a problem. For instance, when the weather is getting bad, many animal species know how to migrate to avoid exposing themselves to environmental conditions that can threaten their existence. The post Why Immigrants and Diasporas Cannot Easily Return Back Home appeared first on The Most Influential Contemporary African Diaspora Leaders.
http://africandiasporaleaders.com/immigrants-diasporas-cannot-easily-return-back-home/

Why and How the Global Diaspora Should Advocate for the Development of their Nations

Each country should have advocacy centers where they should be training and educating their diaspora in helping them carry their developmental agendas. Governmental agencies (e.g. consulates and embassies) should be highly involved in this kind of advocacy initiatives. The post Why and How the Global Diaspora Should Advocate for the Development of their Nations appeared first on The Most Influential Contemporary African Diaspora Leaders.
http://africandiasporaleaders.com/global-diaspora-advocate-development-nations/

Ms. Jeanne D. Henriquez – African Diaspora in Curaçao (Caribbean / South America)

Teacher, Activist, Feminist, Consultant, Most well-known Diaspora Leader in the Dutch Antilles The post Ms. Jeanne D. Henriquez African Diaspora in Curaçao (Caribbean / South America) appeared first on The Most Influential Contemporary African Diaspora Leaders.
http://africandiasporaleaders.com/ms-jeanne-d-henriquez/

Africa: Goodwill Ambassador #Danny #Glover Calls Out #Racism, #Afrophobia in the Americas #allAfrica.com

http://africandiasporaleaders.com/abcs-realistic-african-diaspora-engagement/ The international community must increase its commitment to fighting Afrophobia and discrimination against people of African descent, United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Goodwill Ambassador and actor Danny Glover has said, speaking during the International Decade for People of African Descent. In a recently released message, Mr. Glover, who advocates on behalf of the estimated 200 million people of African descent living in North and South America, urged national and multilateral partners in the Americas to ensure that policies work with and in support of this often marginalized group. "The three UN themes - respect, justice, development - must be utilized as an interrelated guide," Mr. Glover said, adding that the successes of the Afro-descendent populations help to guarantee successes of the entire society.
http://allafrica.com/stories/201607010376.html

The opposite of Brexit: African Union launches an all-Africa passport

https://www.diasporaengager.com/directory On June 13, two weeks before the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union, the African Union announced a new “single African passport.” The lead-up discussion was much like the original debate on the European Economic Community, the E.U.’s predecessor. African passport proponents say it will boost the continent’s socioeconomic development because it will reduce trade barriers and allow people, ideas, goods, services and capital to flow more freely across borders. But now the A.U. faces the challenge of making sure the “e-Passport” lives up to its potential – and doesn’t fulfill detractors’ fears of heightened terrorism, smuggling and illegal immigration. The African e-Passport is part of a long-term plan for the continent
https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/news/monkey-cage/wp/2016/07/01/the-opposite-of-brexit-african-union-launches-an-all-africa-passport/