What is WeDiasporan?
WeDiasporan (registered in Verona in 2014 as Evideos) is a non-profit Cultural Research Association dedicated to preserving and amplifying African and Diaspora narratives. We serve as the intellectual engine of our community, passing the torch of heritage to the next generation through the power of digital storytelling.
We are not just a repository of past stories; we are a foundry for the leaders of tomorrow. Our mission is to equip young creators with the tools, technical skills, and cultural confidence to own their heritage and shape the global narrative.
We achieve this through our flagship initiative, Diaspora Memorial, an annual accelerator designed to transform young people into powerful voices for their communities.
Our Story: From Research in Verona, Italy to a Global Movement
Our journey began in Verona, Italy, in 2013 with a deep-dive research project called “The Journey.” For over a decade, we documented the untold stories of African migrants and their descendants, building a vital archive of the Diaspora experience through films, books, and primary field research.
Through this work, we discovered a profound truth: Preserving the past is not enough; we must actively empower the next generation to carry it forward. This realization transformed our organization.
We have evolved from a research-only body into a dynamic engine for youth empowerment, using our 10-year archive as the pedagogical foundation for a new movement of cultural sovereignty.
Our Method: A Focused System for Impact
To ensure measurable transformation, we channel our resources into two strategic “Impact Engines”:
- The Community & Outreach Engine: We build a supportive ecosystem around our creators. This includes connecting youth with elders for narrative inspiration, matching them with professional mentors, and celebrating their success at our annual Diaspora Memorial Gala.
- The Skills & Training Engine: We provide high-level, hands-on training to give our youth a competitive edge. Our exclusive “Storyteller’s Toolkit” is an intensive program teaching in-demand skills such as smartphone filmmaking, high-fidelity podcasting, and strategic narrative design.
Our Mission: Empowering Cultural Torchbearers
Our mission is to empower a new generation of leaders by giving them the tools and the platform to own their narrative. We achieve this by:
Technical Mastery
Equipping youth with the digital skills required to compete and lead in today’s creative economy.
Identity & Confidence
Creating a safe, high-status environment for young people to reclaim their voice and identity
Global Visibility
Leveraging the AClasses.org platform to give their work a global stage, ensuring their stories are heard and celebrated worldwide.
Join the Movement
We are building a bridge between generations, and we invite you to cross it with us. For Young Creators (Aged 15-21): This is your invitation to find your voice, master your craft, and tell the story only you can tell.
Discover Diaspora Memorial
For Partners & Philanthropists: We seek visionary partners who believe in the power of youth-led change. Your support funds scholarships, sponsors workshops, and helps us showcase the work of a new generation.
WeDiasporan is a project of Associazione Culturale Evideos. Registered in Verona, Italy with Codice Fiscale: 93255260239 and Member of the AClasses Ecosystem.