The African Diaspora Policy Centre (ADPC) enables African Diaspora in Europe to
connect more closely with the continent as a collective force. The thematic areas are Peacebuilding, Better Governance, Migration & Development and Brain Gain
Drivers of Change
Personal and inspiring testimonials from the African Diaspora
After a situation of conflict, comes a period of assessing the damage and rebuilding. So far, it’s been governments and international organisations that did most of the rebuilding. But from the diaspora, Africans who fled the conflict in their country of origin are gradually demanding a role in the reconstruction process.
This booklet portrays ten such Africans in the diaspora. Their efforts vary from building a school to empowering women, and from stimulating entrepreneurship to teaching personal hygiene. Some of them are involved in their homeland because they feel things could be better, to others it’s a way of coming to terms with the guilt of fleeing.
What sets these ten Africans apart from others isn’t only a steadfast commitment to peace and development, but also the fact that they are experts by experience. This is probably one of the secrets of their success. And despite the seriousness of the issue, there is always room for laughter about living in two worlds. Indeed, their stories show us that seemingly small contributions from the diaspora can have a great impact on the lives of people here and in Africa. We hope these stories will inspire you, too.
Foreword: Vamba Sherif
Text: Alberta Opoku
Photographs: Rebke Klokke
Portraits
● Kon Kelei
● Stéphanie Mbanzendore
● Stella Ismail
● Rachel Tocklu
● Sulaiman Bangura
● Mekka Abdelgabar
● Juliano Da Silva Rodrigues
● Debritu Mogesse Lusteau
● Bioli Ikele
● Ali Balunywa
Klik hier voor Nederlandse versie.
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This booklet portrays ten such Africans in the diaspora. Their efforts vary from building a school to empowering women, and from stimulating entrepreneurship to teaching personal hygiene. Some of them are involved in their homeland because they feel things could be better, to others it’s a way of coming to terms with the guilt of fleeing.
What sets these ten Africans apart from others isn’t only a steadfast commitment to peace and development, but also the fact that they are experts by experience. This is probably one of the secrets of their success. And despite the seriousness of the issue, there is always room for laughter about living in two worlds. Indeed, their stories show us that seemingly small contributions from the diaspora can have a great impact on the lives of people here and in Africa. We hope these stories will inspire you, too.
Foreword: Vamba Sherif
Text: Alberta Opoku
Photographs: Rebke Klokke
Portraits
● Kon Kelei
● Stéphanie Mbanzendore
● Stella Ismail
● Rachel Tocklu
● Sulaiman Bangura
● Mekka Abdelgabar
● Juliano Da Silva Rodrigues
● Debritu Mogesse Lusteau
● Bioli Ikele
● Ali Balunywa
Klik hier voor Nederlandse versie.
Download PDF (840 kB)