With about 39 million African Diaspora in North America, 113 million in Latin America, 13.6 million in the Caribbean, and 3.5 million in Europe, according to the estimates of the World Bank, the African Diaspora do have an almost inestimable resource.

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The importance of Diaspora Connect & Networking among african diaspora community

Diaspora connect and networking are crucial for the African diaspora community for several reasons:

1. Creating a sense of community: Being a part of a diaspora community can help individuals feel a sense of belonging and connection to their roots. By connecting with others who share similar cultural backgrounds, values, and experiences, they can establish a community and a support system that can help them navigate the challenges of living away from their homeland.
2. Fostering cultural exchange: Diaspora networking provides a platform for exchanging cultural knowledge, customs, and practices between different African diaspora communities. This sharing of information can help preserve and promote cultural heritage and traditions, while also providing opportunities for people to learn from one another and build cultural bridges.
3. Supporting economic development: Diaspora communities can play an important role in supporting economic development in their countries of origin by investing in businesses, sending remittances, and sharing knowledge and skills. Diaspora networking can help identify investment opportunities and create partnerships that can lead to economic growth.
4. Advocating for social and political change: The African diaspora community has the potential to be a powerful force for social and political change in their home countries. By connecting with one another and working together, they can advocate for policies and practices that promote equality, justice, and human rights.

In summary, diaspora connect and networking among the African diaspora community are essential for creating a sense of community, fostering cultural exchange, supporting economic development, and advocating for social and political change.

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And we are convinced that through good collaboration and networking, we can learn from each other and improve our common experiences as a people of African origin.  In today’s episode, we will be talking about Diaspora in Action with Hajer Ben Charrada, the co-founder of the organization.

The mission of Diaspora in Action

We envision a prosperous Global South and we believe that the Diaspora community could contribute to the advancement of the global South by transferring knowledge and creating new opportunities back home

Act for building a prosperous Global South through knowledge transfer, collaborative innovation, resources sharing, network consolidation and community strengthening. We believe in the paramount role of the Diaspora in this process.

We not only believe in integrity but we also practice it. We think that upholding inclusion and non-partisanship inspires trust and respect. We also hold ourselves and our partners accountable and walk the extra mile to deliver impactful, scalable and sustainable results.

Download the first chapter of The Storytelling Series: Beginners’ Guide for Small Businesses & Content Creators by Obehi Ewanfoh.