Education, Community Building and Internalizing our Identity with Strength and Courage
Kwamara Thompson is a woman of strategic vision. She believes in embracing one’s identity, and supporting other women to grow in their respective fields.
Promoting Culture, Trade, Community and Enhanced Relationship between Austria and Pakistan
Diaspora organisation have a critical role to play in the development of their countries of residence and homelands.
Women of Africa Network – Championing the Cause of Female Entrepreneurs on The Continent
The contribution of women entrepreneurs to African economies is very vital to the growth and development of the continent. A 2021 Mastercard Index of Women Entrepreneurs (MIWE) which examined progress in fifty-eight economies representing 80% of the world’s female workforce revealed that the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has had an adverse effect on women entrepreneurs globally. MIWE’s 2020 report also ranked Uganda (39.6%), Botswana (38.5%), and Ghana (36.5%)…
“Coming Back Home Series” – latest addition to Diaspora Digital News Media Platform
Diaspora Digital News is pleased to announce that it has added a new segment on its website in an effort to strengthen its objective in promoting diaspora engagement and expertise.
Using Diaspora-based Organisations as effective Business Networking Platforms
Most initiators in the diaspora find it challenging when it comes to organizing a business community network. However, Pierre Aleani has successfully done this by establishing the Palestinian Business Network International (PBNI); a fast-growing enterprising diaspora community which started in Sweden and aims to have a chapter in every European capital by 2025.
Book Review – The Fear of Confidence by David Alto
Every one experiences fear at one point in their life’s journey. It is something that influences decisions for good and for bad; and one’s attitude towards it can determine success or failure. For members of the LinkedIn community David Alto is well known for providing Resume, LinkedIn, and Interview Coaching services specializing in getting his clients past the evil resume bots.
Phenomenal Diaspora Women Speak on International Women’s Day
“Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world” is the theme for this years International Women’s Day. It is a global annual celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women; which also provides an opportunity to make a clarion call to action for accelerating gender parity.
Willpower, determination and unrelenting desire to achieve purpose – the story of Joyce Williams
For most people starting and profiting from a small firm in Africa, more so in the diaspora is a dream few have the resources, help or willpower to reach. Joyce Williams, Esq. has founded three firms: Armooh-Williams PLLC, Hazina Partners, and iSoka.
Power of the Palestinian Diaspora
At age twenty, Marwan Abdelhamid is very passionate about the development of Palestine channeled through its diaspora to the homeland. An undergraduate student at UC Santa Barbara with internship experiences at the UNDP and UNRWA, he is also the Co-Founder of GrowHome.
When the right networking skills makes a difference within the diaspora
Mayowa Adegoke is a highly experienced broadcast Journalist who has specialities in news reporting and producing with over seven years in the profession. Currently living and working in Dubai-UAE, she is a graduate of Mass Communication and joined Channels TV, Nigeria in 2013 where she practiced and grew her craft.
Book Review: Social Media Management for Dummies
5 Proven Steps to Become A Profitable Social Media Manager Today By: Julie Sylvia Kalungi
“Impact is about creating a level-playing field.” Meet Augustine Agyeman-Duah who is bridging the gap between business and purpose through innovative global projects.
Although it is tempting to describe Augustine’s career as the path that is frequently travelled by many from the diaspora, it is anything but typical. With a career that has taken him across Africa, Asia and Europe, Augustine has found his calling in purpose-led projects.
Building a solid online presence for your business in 2021
Decades after the evolution of the internet globally, research shows that almost 4.66 billion people, making 59 percent of the global population were active internet users as of October 2020. Technology and innovation have advanced greatly, with information becoming easily accessible with the use of the internet.
Emira Ajeti– Using Business Development through Diaspora Relations in bridging the gap between the Private and Public Sector
For half a decade, Emira Ajeti has been leading the charge in bridging the diaspora engagement gap through her various roles in the private and public sector. She strongly believes that diaspora should be at the front and center of government portfolios, and that there is a strong need for systematic engagement with diasporas to ensure that a transparent and mutually respectful long-term relationship with them is built by nurturing credibility…
Meet 8-year-old Entrepreneur, Actress and Model: Princess Awiyah
Awiyah in the Ghanaian Twi dialect means, ‘sun’ or sunshine.’ It is little wonder that our young Diasporan Personality is strong, dazzling, fierce and vibrant.
Telling the African story globally through Contemporary Art – Oliver Enwonwu
When it comes to contemporary African diaspora art, Oliver Enwonwu is a relevant household name not only in Nigeria but also on the global scene. In addition to being an artist, he is an author, publisher, thought leader and brand strategist.
Ludlow E. Bailey, the Global Cultural Curator bringing Contemporary African Diaspora Art into the spotlight
There are different ways in which people express cultural heritage in order to properly connect with their identities. In the case of Ludlow E. Bailey, he has been able to do it successfully through global Arts whilst impacting people positively with his extraordinary life.
“Diaspora engagement is about building the right quality of networks in your communities abroad” – Dr. Martin Russell
For global stakeholders as well as people generally interested in diaspora engagement, Dr Martin Russell is a very familiar name who presents a wealth of knowledge and experience in all areas of diaspora affairs.
Download our latest E-book: Practical Marketing Communications Techniques for SMEs in Crisis, for free
Today, we are excited to announce the release of an E-book: Practical Marketing Communications Techniques for SMEs in Crisis. This resource is a handbook for Small & Medium Scale Enterprises to help them thrive in crisis; especially during these times. Authored by Theresa R. Fianko, a Marketing Communications Consultant, the free e-book will guide management of SMEs by providing tips on how to channel Marketing Communications to business teams through…
Women’s Day Conference in Switzerland
Ahead of celebrations to mark International Women’s Day 2021 which falls on 8th of March, the African Diaspora Council of Switzerland will be organizing a conference via online platform, Zoom.