AFFORD UK

Migration as a creative force: culture, innovation and the cities where it happens Our ED Stella Opoku-Owusu took part this event in NYC this week, as part of IMRF participation. Watch the session on @UN Web TV here: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1x/k…

African diaspora, with ~$53bn in annual savings presents big opp to mobilise capital for sustainable energy ⚡💡🪫🔌🌍 Webinar this Thu, 7th May, 12noon Report launch: Exploring the potential of African diaspora investors in energy crowdfunding Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

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Innovative Development Finance Mechanisms for Africa @AFFORD_UK & @TrustAfrica roundtable in London on evolving dev finance landscape, focusing on how Africa achieves self-reliance amid shrinking Official Dev Assistance (ODA) + unpredictable Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).

Our ED Stella Opoku-Owusu at the Harambe Ubuntu Philanthropy & African Resource Mobilization event on Capital, Movement & African Agency exploring a new philanthropy, where capital, held by & for African movements, is built to last @TrustAfrica @UAFAfrica @SOAS @FondationCHANEL

Webinar to launch new report | Noon, 7 May Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… @AFFORD_UK has been working with @energiseafrica & @Energy4Impact to understand how African diaspora investment and crowdfunding can help expand energy access across the continent.

The ABC-DRC: BRIDGE programme, funded by @FCDOGovUK, supported by British Embassy Kinshasa & delivered by @AFFORD_UK & MDF held its flagship Demo & Policy Day last last week - a practical, market-facing platform for SMEs from the incubation+acceleration part of the programme.

For 30yrs + @AFFORD_UK has been a pioneer/innovator in policy/practice of diaspora/development. Launch of AFFORD Diaspora Direct Investment (DDI) Index at @_AfricanUnion Summit, confirms our status as a sector catalyst. To find out more email info@afford-uk.org

Are you a French-speaking African diaspora based in UK with experience in biz, investment or entrepreneurship? Paid opp to be matched with SMEs in the DRC 🇨🇩 for 1 hour of mentoring per week over short period. Apply in 5 mins here: forms.gle/ZA6y94wfJxX1xh… Deadline: Sun 25 Jan

ℹ️ 🇨🇩 Session d'information pour ABC-DRC : BRIDGE, programme d'incubation/accélération de 2 mois 🕑14 h (GMT+1) 🗓️demain, lundi 5 janvier Inscription : us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… Plus d'informations en anglais/français ici. afford-uk.org/abc-drc-buildi… @FCDOGovUK @MDFafrica

ℹ️🇨🇩Info Session for ABC-DRC: BRIDGE, 2-month incubator/accelerator programme 🕑2pm (GMT+1) 🗓️tomorrow, Mon 5 Jan Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… More ENG/FRE information here. afford-uk.org/abc-drc-buildi… @FCDOGovUK @MDFafrica

🇨🇩 ABC-DRC: BRIDGE programme: incubator/accelerator prog to strengthen biz capacity + investment readiness for 15 Congolese startups. ℹ️Info sesh: 2pm (GMT+1) on Mon 5 Jan. Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… Apply: Eng: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… Fre: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

@AFFORD_UK's Diaspora Trade & Investment Mission to #Ghana has concluded after a busy week of building bridges between 🇬🇭 & 🇬🇧for future growth, exploring #diaspora biz/investment opps + celebrating Ghanaian & African innovation & heritage.

@AFFORD_UK's Diaspora Trade & Investment Mission to Ghana continues, exploring biz opps, building lasting networks bridging UK & Ghana for future growth, & celebrating African heritage. For further information, please contact Kirstie Kwarteng at diasporamission@afford-uk.org.

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OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF AFFORD'S DIASPORA TRADE & INVESTMENT MISSION TO GHANA 2025 🗓️ Thu 6 Nov 🕒 3pm GMT 📍 Houses of Parliament, London (Register by tomorrow (Tue 4 Nov) to secure your place). Hosted by @BellRibeiroAddy MP. CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER. eventbrite.co.uk/e/diaspora-tra…

Official launch of @AFFORD_UK's Diaspora Trade & Investment Mission to Ghana 2025 🗓️ Thu 6 Nov 🕒 3pm GMT 📍 Houses of Parliament, London Hosted by Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP Register on Eventbrite by Tues 4 Nov, to secure your place. eventbrite.co.uk/e/diaspora-tra…

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