GRFDT Forum – Using diaspora research to consolidate engagement
The need to have dialogues on topics of diaspora affairs and transnationalism cannot be over emphasized, especially after witnessing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic globally.
“At age eleven, I decided that I would become a positive product of my environment” – Solomon Cutler
Solomon Cutler is an experienced Wealth Manager, Entrepreneur and Author who grew up in Venice, CA and moved to San Diego after joining the Marine Corps. He later relocated to Hong Kong.
Dr. Imelda Deinla – contributing to successful bilateral linkages between Australian and Filipino stakeholders for advancement
In June 2020, World Remit named Dr. Imelda Deinla as part of the list of Influential Filipinos in the Diaspora in celebration of Philippine’s Independence Day. This was in recognition of migrants of Filipino origin who have made successful contributions in their respective fields to communities back home or internationally.
“Entrepreneurship and community building have always been a part of my upbringing” – Kemo Camara, Founder of Omek.
In a bid to promote diaspora engagement and expertise for positive impact, we are happy to have Kemo Camara; Founder of Omek share his story. His platform is dedicated to the social and professional advancement of the African diaspora community and beyond.
Lirim Krasniqi talks about how Germin is engaging Albanian diaspora for the development of the homeland
Diaspora-based organisations play vital roles in engagement, development as well as monitoring and evaluation in their homelands. We had a chat with Lirim Krasniqi to tell us more about his organisation, Germin where he is the Co-Executive Director.
The EU Global Diaspora Facility – enhancing diaspora engagement for development through effective collaboration
The contribution of different diaspora to their countries and regions of origin, as well as global development cannot be overemphasized. Diasporas are instrumental in socio-economic buildout efforts; the very reason that issues of engagement and inclusion must be given the needed attention.
NZCTA – Promoting and strengthening trade relations between New Zealand and China
The New Zealand China Trade Association (NZCTA) was established in 1981 by leading business people who wanted to encourage trade between New Zealand and the People’s Republic of China.
“We’re not so different” – Samira Saffarzadeh on her journey of pulling through diversities of life successfully
Samira Saffarzadeh’s life story is one of relevance in times like this. She has successfully pulled through challenging circumstances after being hit with different societal and cultural issues of concern.
Belinda Boadu: The Serial Entrepreneur and Consultant who shows us that you can have it all.
Belinda Boadu is a vibrant and bubbly thirty-something-year old mother of two with a most caring heart, but intrinsically she is a woman with an insatiable need to see people reach their full potential. This desire has niggled at her throughout her entire life.
“The real uniqueness lies in being bold and true to your vision” – Mahsa Gholizadeh.
Intelligent, passionate, stylish and dedicated. Today, we get to know more about Mahsa Gholizadeh. She is the brain behind Design by Mahsa, a global Interior Design powerhouse specializing in F&B, Hospitality, Retail and Commercial projects.