Visible. Strong. Networked!
Networking event & exhibition as part of the Yelen Bora project
Cooperation with the Cologne VHS
African diaspora organizations and migrant self-organizations from Cologne and the region have been making a significant but often invisible contribution to sustainable development in African countries for years.
Whether it is the construction of the first school in the village, medical equipment for local health centers, wells for clean drinking water, ecological agricultural projects or the promotion of local women’s cooperatives – this commitment is effective, sustainable and deserves public recognition.
This is precisely where the Yelen Bora (“Bringing Light”) project comes in: It also shines a light on Cologne and Germany, informs and motivates people to participate and get involved. Yelen Bora makes Afro-diasporic development policy commitment visible, strengthens actors through professionalization and promotes sustainable networking with civil society, funding institutions and the interested public.
The event combines expert dialog, personal experience reports, exhibition and encounters – and creates space for exchange, appreciation and new collaborations.
This event invites you to rediscover and appreciate Afro-diasporic commitment and to think ahead together – visible, strong and networked.
We are delighted about the cooperation between Jama Nyeta gGmbH and the Cologne VHS as part of the Yelen Bora project, which is funded by the North Rhine-Westphalia Foundation for Environment and Development.
Admission is free, registration atpouget@jamanyeta.org.
Program
17:00 – 19:00 at the Cologne VHS Forum
- Opening & Welcome
- Impulse: The role of African diaspora networks for sustainable development – potential, impact and structural challenges (Momo Sissoko, Managing Director Jama Nyeta gGmbH)
- Practice reports & panel discussion: Diaspora engagement for sustainable development – experiences, impact and need for support
With representatives of the following initiatives:Africa FC Cologne (Sengal & Mauritania), Sports Education Youth Work & Empowerment – Eboko Village (Ghana & Cameroon), Environmental Education & Sustainable Agriculture – Adili Women Network (Kenya), Women’s Empowerment & vocational training – Jenga Community Initiative (Kenya), Educational opportunities for orphans & sustainable agriculture – COPI International (Uganda), Primary education, digital literacy & women’s empowerment – Ageta (Ethiopia), Women’s empowerment, health & water supply
19:00 – 21:00 in the foyer
- Exhibition & information stands
- Get-together & Networking
- African buffet, snacks & drinks
- Join in with the “Balls for the world” campaign – doing good through play
- Music: Afro-House
Cooperation partners
We would like to thank our sponsor for her support!
