Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Encyclopedia of the African Diaspora
The concept of the African Diaspora is much older than its contemporary formulation. If we accept that the birthplace of human beings, based on archaeological evidence is Africa, and from there begun its dispersal around the world, then we can argue logically that the African Diaspora is the first constituted
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Congo Leadership Initiative
The Congo Leadership Initiative is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization (EIN: 27-2381412). We empower young people in the Congo by preparing them to be leaders because the ultimate solutions to Congo's problems will come from the Congolese people. The result of our program is a cohort of
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Congolese American community in New England
The Congolese community in New England is small. According to the American Community Survey, there numbered just over 11,000 Congolese foreign-born in the United States. But Larry Yungk, the Senior Resettlement Officer for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), says the Congolese community in the United
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Confederation of Somali Community in Minnesota
The Confederation of Somali Community in Minnesota?s mission is to strengthen the capacity of Somalis in Minnesota to become contributing members of society, while keeping their culture. Somali refugees who fled a brutal civil war in their Northeast African nation, at one time colonized by Italy and Britain, started
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Monday, August 21, 2017
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women
The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), adopted in 1979 by the UN General Assembly, is often described as an international bill of rights for women. Consisting of a preamble and 30 articles, it defines what constitutes discrimination against women and sets up an
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Constituency for Africa (CFA)
The Constituency for Africa (CFA) was founded in 1990, when a group of concerned Africanists, interested citizens and Africa-focused organizations developed a strategy to build organized support for Africa in the United States. CFA was charged with educating the U.S. public about Africa and U.S. policy on
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Sunday, August 20, 2017
Council for Ghanaian Associations
The Council for Ghanaian Associations (COGA) is an umbrella group for all Ghanaian Associations in the Washington Metro Area. COGA was established in 1989 with the objectives of - The promotion of Ghanaian customs and culture through educational programs, Serving as the mouthpiece of all member-organizations, Coordinating activities of member-
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Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa
The Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) is headquartered in Dakar, Senegal. It was established in 1973 as an independent pan-African research organisation primarily focusing on social sciences research in Africa. Mission Statement It is recognised not only as the pioneer African social research
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Saturday, August 19, 2017
Danish Refugee Council Diaspora Programme
The Danish Refugee Council Diaspora Programme (DRCDP) recognises the important financial and social role diaspora communities play in the rehabilitation of their countries of origin, mostly through the transfer of financial remittances targeting individual households and families. The DRCDP seeks to shift some of these social and financial remittances towards
https://www.diasporaengager.com/dir/36281
Cameroon Professional Society
The CPS, incorporated under the laws and regulations of the State of Maryland, United States of America (USA), is a non-political and development-oriented non-profit organization. Purposes and Objectives: Develop leadership qualities and capabilities through action, development projects, and reflection ? and by providing an environment in which participants
https://www.diasporaengager.com/dir/3787
Cultural Studies Association
The Cultural Studies Association (CSA), which was founded in 2003, is a non-profit association for scholarly purposes in the field of cultural studies. The goal of the CSA is to create and promote an effective community of cultural studies practitioners and scholars, to represent the field and its committed
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Cracovia Club
The Cracovia Club is a community focused organization that works with people of all ages including seniors and young children for the benefit of all its members. Cracovia has been founded in 1950 as a Polish Soccer Club, but over the years it has evolved into a very strong community
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Friday, August 18, 2017
African Diaspora Program at The University of Texas at Austin
The Department of Anthropology at The University of Texas at Austin offers M.A. and Ph.D. specializations in African Diaspora Studies. The African Diaspora Graduate Program in Anthropology, established in 1992 with the collaboration of the Center for African and African American Studies, employs the theories and methods of
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Soul Diaspora
The debut film, 'Soul Diaspora' by the 22-year old Nigerian filmmaker Odera Ozoka is the journey of an African-born immigrant dealing with the harsh realities of assimilation in the unpredictable underbelly of Los Angeles. In many ways, this is a personal film. Shot in twelve days, the film
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African American and African Diaspora Studies (AAADS)
The Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies (AAADS) is a multidisciplinary department of the College of Arts and Sciences, offering the bachelor of arts, the master of arts, and PhD. A minor at the doctoral level is also offered. It is the mission of AAADS to create and
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Thursday, August 17, 2017
Detention Watch Network
The Detention Watch Network works through the collective strength and diversity of its members to expose and challenge the injustices of the U.S. immigration detention and deportation system and advocate for profound change that promotes the rights and dignity of all persons. Detention Watch Network (DWN) is a national
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Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
The Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is a federally owned organisation. Working worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. Its mandate is to support the German Government in achieving its development objectives. Providing viable, forward-looking solutions for political, economic, ecological and social development in a
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ISRAEL BONDS - Development Corporation for Israel
The Development Corporation for Israel, commonly known as Israel Bonds, is the broker-dealer and underwriter for securities issued by the state of Israel. Israel Bonds was established by Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion in the United States in May 1951, at a time when the country was in desperate
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DFG Network Black Diaspora and Germany
The DFG Network Black Diaspora and Germany is an interdisciplinary Young Scholars Network that primarily involves younger researchers and scholars working in the fields of Black German, African American, African Diaspora, Critical Whiteness and Transnational Studies in comparative perspectives with a focus on Germany. It combines the participants’ joint interests
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Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Diaspora Mixtape
The Diaspora Mixtape Series is an international collaborative mixtape featuring MCs, DJs, producers and vocalists from around the globe. Diaspora was created by the Nomadic Wax team in an effort to showcase the vibrant and diverse world of hip hop and urban culture. Hip hop has characterized the music of
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Black women's hair care habits survey
The natural hair movement has touched many black women around the world. Black women are embracing their natural beauty and empowering each other by sharing knowledge and tips on hair care. This movement is currently shaping natural and non-natural black women hair care habits, including the products used, the frequency at which they are applied and how they are applied. Each routine is as unique as every woman. This survey aims to assess the different hair care routines; it does not focus on the products used. It aims to assess whether there is a correlation between hair care routine and healthy hair. The results of this survey will be made available to the participants.
https://www.diasporaengager.com/pr/file/black-women-s-hair-care-habits-survey-79698275.php
Diaspora Volunteering Alliance
The Diaspora Volunteering Alliance is the membership body in the UK for Diaspora organisations working in international development and UK community development through volunteering. Our aims 1. To increase the number of Diaspora organisations successfully working in international and national (UK) community development through volunteering 2. To increase the number
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THE DIASPORAN TOUCH
The Diasporan Touch is a multi-faceted global social entrepreneur consulting company that expands its clients' markets by creating innovative and strategic solutions to complex challenges affecting image, positioning, visibility, partnerships and resources. Its tailored team of experts open pathways for public, private and civil society sectors to create or
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Diaspora Network
The Diaspora Network (‘TDN’) is a conception of international media personalities from the Caribbean who are looking to give a voice to their community. The Diaspora Network was created to give a platform to the Caribbean Diaspora to tell its stories to the world and show a side of the
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Monday, August 14, 2017
e-Diasporas Atlas
The e-Diasporas Atlas was incubated and developed in the framework of the Fondation Maison des Sciences de l’Homme ICT Migrations program. Initiated and coordinated by Dana Diminescu, the project introduced digital methods into research on diasporas. This was made possible by the R&D innovations of Mathieu Jacomy
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Irish International Diaspora Centre
The dispersal of the Irish throughout the world and their contribution to the economies and cultures of those lands is one of the defining elements of our nation’s past and present. Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company has a vision is to create a world-class Irish-International Diaspora Centre
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Digital Diaspora Network: Africa
The Digital Diaspora Network: Africa — a collaborative effort between the UN ICT Task Force, the UN Fund for International Partnerships, the UN Development Fund for Women, Digital Partners, and Gruppo CERFE — seeks to promote development in Africa through mobilising the technological, entrepreneurial and professional expertise and resources of the African
https://www.diasporaengager.com/dir/33131
Trinidad and Tobago Association of Georgia
The diverse and complex ways in which people and organizations are required to act and interact in cross-cultural settings generate a multitude of challenges, albeit interspersed with enriching and exciting opportunities. This is especially so if that people or organization represent a community of migrants domiciled in a land
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Prophet Shepherd Bushiri is Launching ECG America during a Prophetic Conference on 29-30 August 2017 in Washington D.C.
The renowned South Africa based minister Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, Ph.D. commonly known as Major 1, will be visiting the USA to inaugurate the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) Ministries in America during a conference at the Hilton Hotel in Washington DC.
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Sunday, August 13, 2017
Egyptian Federation of Victoria Inc
The Egyptian Federation of Victoria Inc runs programs and activities which support the community with their settlement, orientation, employment and training needs.
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Friday, August 11, 2017
New Yorgi Maleklubi/ New York Estonian Chess Club
The Estonian American National Council, Inc., (EANC), is the nationally-elected central organization of Estonian Americans. EANC helps support and maintain our Estonian heritage and language, Estonian American cultural activities and organizations in the U.S., and works to create awareness of, and support for, Estonia among all Americans. EANC
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Hundikari, skaudid/ New York Estonian Boy Scouts Viikingi Lipkond
The Estonian American National Council, Inc., (EANC), is the nationally-elected central organization of Estonian Americans. EANC helps support and maintain our Estonian heritage and language, Estonian American cultural activities and organizations in the U.S., and works to create awareness of, and support for, Estonia among all Americans. EANC
https://www.diasporaengager.com/dir/11312
Estonian League of the West Coast Foundation
The Estonian American National Council, Inc., (EANC), is the nationally-elected central organization of Estonian Americans. EANC helps support and maintain our Estonian heritage and language, Estonian American cultural activities and organizations in the U.S., and works to create awareness of, and support for, Estonia among all Americans. EANC
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Thursday, August 10, 2017
Estonians in Australia
The Estonians in Australia website aims to keep you informed on what's happening in the Estonian community in Australia. Keep up with the latest events, news, consular and passport information, Estonian language classes and more.
https://www.diasporaengager.com/dir/8750
International Associations and Networks Platform
Want to quickly and easily Attract more Clients and Opportunities to your Association? Looking for a Diaspora network, community, group or Association? Are you looking to hire Volunteers to help your organization? Looking for a specific Business Solution or a specific market group? Want to Sell, Buy, Advertize, or Promote
https://www.diasporaengager.com/dir/231
Platform for Legal Problems and Solutions
Are you having any legal problems that you need assistance with? Are you living in a foreign land and it is hard for you to know all the rules regarding the laws of the land? Are you a lawyer or an expert in legal services? Are you an advocate for
https://www.diasporaengager.com/dir/105
Global Marketing Platform
Do you own a business or a nonprofit and need to market your products or services? Are you a marketing specialist? Are you interested in investing in marketing a specific product or service? Are you looking for marketing opportunities? If yes, we can help you!
https://www.diasporaengager.com/dir/126
Governmental Diaspora Engagement Platform
Are you interested in something related to Diaspora or the development of your people? Do you work at an institution that is trying to fight or alleviate the brain drain of intellectual people? Are you a government agent looking for your Diaspora members? Want to keep in contact with your
https://www.diasporaengager.com/dir/252
Business Platform
Are you a Businessmen or Businesswomen? Need help to start or manage your business? Need Assistance for a Business Loan or Grant? Looking for Local or International Business Opportunities? If yes, we can help you.
https://www.diasporaengager.com/dir/238
International Consulting Platform
There is a gap of information and collaboration between people willing to be consulted and the persons or institutions that want to receive those services. Are you a Consultant or do you need a Consultant? Do you own or work at a Consulting firm? Do you want to grow your
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International Immigrants and Diaspora Platform
We are the global diaspora platform goes beyond just friendship and networking. We are an advanced developmental pipeline between the Global Diasporas, people, and organizations in the Diaspora’s country of birth/ancestry/origin and in the Diaspora’s host country. We assist those parties to easily and quickly interact
https://www.diasporaengager.com/dir/259
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights
The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) is one of the EU’s decentralised agencies. These agencies are set up to provide expert advice to the institutions of the EU and the Member States on a range of issues. FRA helps to ensure that the fundamental rights of people
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European Association for American Studies
The European Association for American Studies is a confederation of national and joint national associations of American Studies in Europe. It was founded at Schloss Leopoldskron, Salzburg, in 1954. EAAS is a registered association (VR 2037, Amtsgericht Stendal, 30 Sept. 2009). Each of the 22 member associations from 35 countries
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Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Foundation for the African Diaspora (F4AD)
The Foundation for the African Diaspora (F4AD) promotes the positive personal development of youth and adults in the United States and across the African Diaspora through social, educational, and cultural programs and activities. ACCESS TO EDUCATION F4AD STUDENT ASSISTANCE FUND AT COLUMBUS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION ASSISTS NONTRADITIONAL STUDENTS WHO
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University World News
The first global window on higher education With international competition and collaboration between universities growing apace, it has never been more important for higher education managers, researchers, scholars and public officials to keep abreast of developments in their field and in rival and partner institutions worldwide. University World News is
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UN-Food and Agriculture Organisation
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Serving both developed and developing countries, FAO acts as a neutral forum where all nations meet as equals to negotiate agreements and debate policy. FAO is also a source of knowledge and information. We help
https://www.diasporaengager.com/dir/15876
Gambia Christian Organization of Atlanta
The Gambia Christians Organization is a Gambian community of Christians residing in the United States of America with their headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. The association was created in 1993, established as a non-profit organization and registered in the State of Georgia. It has over sixty members. Mission: To be
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Sunday, August 6, 2017
Gambian Texas Association (GTA)
The Gambian Texas Association (GTA) is the association of Gambian and American nationals living in the State of Texas. It is a non-profit, non-political and non-religious association registered in the state of Texas as a 501(c) organization. It is setup as an umbrella body to support
https://www.diasporaengager.com/dir/9226
Gambian Association Ireland (Ireland)
The Gambia is located in the western part of West Africa with a total population estimated at 1.73 million. The population of the Gambia is mainly young people with more than half about 63.55 percent is below 25 years. The Gambian economy depends main on groundnuts export and
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Saturday, August 5, 2017
BEING GARIFUNA - Garifuna People
The Garifuna people are people of African descent (in other words, Black people) whose ancestry can be traced to Africans mixing with Carib Indians and Arawak Indians on the Eastern Caribbean island of St. Vincent. From this fusion of race and ethnicities in St. Vincent Island, a distinct culture and
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Ghana Association of Madison (GhAMa)
The Ghana Association of Madison (GhAMa) a not-for-profit organization comprising Ghanaians and friends of Ghana living in and around Madison Wisconsin USA . This website seeks to inform, educate, and entertain the Ghanaian community in Madison by keeping us abreast with news and events in Ghana as well as
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Ghana Association of the Capital District of New York State
The Ghana Association of the Capital District of New York State (GACD) was founded ten years ago by a group of Ghanaians in the Capital District who felt the need to bring together Ghanaians living in the District for the purpose of recreating and enjoying the sociocultural and sense of
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Ghana Association of Houston
The Ghana Association of Houston is a converged forum for Ghanaians within the Houston metropolitan area of Texas, serving as the umbrella organization of all Ghanaians living in and around Houston. It also serves friends of Houstonians that aspire to the ideals of the association. It serves as the sole
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Friday, August 4, 2017
Ghana Association of Western Australia
The Ghana Association of Western Australia?s new web site was officially launched today. Themed ghanawa.org.au, this new site will better enable members to keep abreast of announcements, news, and community events. It will also provide general information, links and resources about Ghana and Ghanians living in diaspora.
https://www.diasporaengager.com/dir/9359
Ghana Association of Victoria
The Ghana Association of Victoria aims to provide cultural, educational, & family events for the local Ghanaian community and to showcase their music, food & artifacts etc for the wider Australian community. We serve as a support group for the socio-economic wellbeing of all Ghanaians and others who identify with us.
https://www.diasporaengager.com/dir/9352
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
GLOBAL AFRICA DIASPORA CONVENTION
THE GLOBAL AFRICA DIASPORA CONVENTION 2015 UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE AFRICAN UNION ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL COUNCIL. The AU ECOSOCC - Global Africa Diaspora Program opens in Washington DC at an African Embassy on November 19, 2015 with a Welcome Reception for AU ECOSOCC and closes on November 22 at
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Ghanaian Union of Manitoba (GUM)
The Ghanaian Union of Manitoba Inc. is a non-profit organisation that brings together Ghanaians residing in Manitoba. The Ghanaian community in Manitoba is engaged in various professions and trades. The Union has cultural groups for different age groups that participates regularly in the annual Folklorama Festival held in Winnipeg.
https://www.diasporaengager.com/dir/9478
Giving Pledge
The Giving Pledge is a commitment by the world's wealthiest individuals and families to dedicate the majority of their wealth to philanthropy. WHAT IS THE GIVING PLEDGE? Return to top ^ The Giving Pledge is an effort to help address society’s most pressing problems by inviting the world’s
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Tuesday, August 1, 2017
Global Innovation Exchange
The Global Innovation Exchange is a global online marketplace for innovations, funding, insights, resources and conversations, allowing the world to better work together to address humanity’s greatest challenges. BETA Activation In April 2015, the Global Innovation Exchange activated its BETA, or initial website. We are inviting groups of innovators,
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Global Health Hub
The Global Health Hub is a volunteer-run site that aims to provide an online gateway to news, commentary and resources related to global health for public health professionals. Our team of volunteers publishes original commentary while curating aggregated content from traditional and non-mainstream sources to provide a dynamic
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Global Fund for Women
The Global Fund for Women is a publicly supported, nonprofit grantmaking foundation that advances women's human rights by funding women-led organizations worldwide. We provide general operating support grants to organizations working at the local, regional and national levels to enable women and girls to reach their potential and
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