AFFORD

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Huge thanks from AFFORD UK for your interest, support and participation in the Diaspora Engagement Forum (DEF) and African Diaspora & Development Day (AD3) 2024 on Saturday 6th July.

AFFORD's annual flagship event AD3 was held in London in partnership with the African Union Commission's African Institute for Remittances (AIR) initiative and alongside the 5th DEF.

This was an excellent partnership and one we were proud to engage in, bringing together two formidable platforms – DEF and AD3.

Discussions were productive and rewarding. The content and expert input was rich and varied with much to ponder on.

We welcomed three African government officials: Ambassador Edwin Afande, Ag. High Commissioner, Kenya High Commission - London; R. Yofi Grant, CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre; and Hon. Terab Abdulrahman of (Nigerians in Diaspora Commission).

Our speakers included: Lewis Goode, CEO and founder of AfriVest.; Joe K., founder of Pltfm; Amadou Cisse, interim executive director of the African Institute for Remittances; Prof. Gibril Faal OBE, JP, director of GK Partners and LSE Visiting Professor in Practice; Elvina Quaison, diaspora engagement specialist; Afzaal Mauthoor, multipreneur and expert in digital transformation and emerging technologies in emerging economies; Na Ncube FRSA, founder and farmer at Is'phala Produce; Githiora Thuku, investor at Baobab Network; Unisa Dizo-Conteh, PhD researcher and former global president of Young Leaders of Sierra Leone; Roopal Kanabar, impact investment consultant; Joseph Elvis A. Lamptey, director of growth at PayAngel; Dilys Kyeiwaa Winterkorn, project director at the Pathway Fund; Giorgia Prati, migration and climate change lead at FAO; MOSES WASSWA MULIMIRA, NHS global health manager; Agnes Gitau, executive director of the Eastern Africa Association, Nicolai Eddy, COO of African fintech company NALA; Dr Eva Khair, global health policy advisor and humanitarian health consultant; and AFFORD chair Ndidi Njoku.

AFFORD's 30-year journey would not have been possible without the hundreds of diaspora and friends who have supported us with their generosity and invaluable time.

AD3 was an opportunity to mobilise new supporters, collaborators and sponsors, and raise funds to consolidate our ongoing work.

If you would like to support AFFORD's work with a donation we would be hugely grateful. Please scan the QR code below.

📖 AFFORD@30 impact booklethttps://afford-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/BookletAFFORD_finalJune24.pdf

📽 AFFORD@30 campaign video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgYZywotu1w

📽 AFFORD@30 donations video
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zj0JcbdrlDB6fzrx2xVvzRV1cGap4EDF/view

We look forward to your continued collaboration and engagement in supporting and creating more impact over the next 30 years, as together we seek to harness diaspora resources for sustainable socioeconomic development and investment in Africa 🌍🌍🌍

STOP PRESS: One final addition to the line-up for 5th Diaspora Engagement Forum (DEF) and African Diaspora & Development Day (AD3) 2024 happening live in London tomorrow.

We are delighted to announce that Ambassador Edwin Afande, Ag. High Commissioner, Kenya High Commission - London, will be joining us.

And you still can too. But don't delay.

Register now for this important joint event in the diaspora and development space hosted by the African Union Commission's African Institute for Remittances (AIR) initiative and the African Foundation for Development (AFFORD UK).

Sign-up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNn_0yg-nha5ppwAb9R1-gCjUkvBHnB_Of-ytupDSfUpbKGA/viewform

🗓 Saturday, 6th July, 2024
🕛 8.30am - 5.30pm
📍 In-person event, Central London, UK

FINAL LINE UP OF SPEAKERS, PANELISTS AND CONTRIBUTORS announced for the 5th Diaspora Engagement Forum (DEF) and African Diaspora & Development Day (AD3) 2024 tomorrow (Saturday).

An important joint event in the diaspora and development space hosted by the African Union Commission's African Institute for Remittances (AIR) initiative and the African Foundation for Development.

Still time to register:

https://lnkd.in/gU2TQWpa

🗓 Sat, 6th July, 2024
🕛 8.30am - 5.30pm
📍 In-person event, London

Focus on:

The next 30 years: Harnessing diaspora resources for sustainable socioeconomic development and investment in Africa: contributions of the African diaspora in the United Kingdom

This event aims to maximise the development impact of remittances by increasing knowledge of the diaspora and by advancing practical knowledge on creating the conditions necessary to replicate innovative projects and initiatives between diaspora, development NGOs, national/local authorities and the private sector.

➕ networking for diaspora, development actors, the private sector, civil society and government representatives to build trust around projects that allow for more effective channelling of migrant remittances for development purpose.

Covering:

⏩ Diaspora investments ➕ philanthropic channels
⏩ Collective diaspora initiatives: experiences, opportunities ➕ the role of technology
⏩ The role of remittances in emergencies ➕ humanitarian action
⏩ Breaking through the barriers of impact first and investor markets to develop diaspora-targeted investment products

Speakers:
- Joe Kinvi, founder of Pltfm
-Amadou Cisse, interim ED of the African Institute for Remittances
- Prof. Gibril Faal OBE, JP, director of GK Partners & The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) Visiting Professor in Practice
- Elvina Quaison, diaspora engagement specialist
- Afzaal Mauthoor, multipreneur & expert in digital transformation & emerging technologies in emerging economies
- Na Ncube FRSA, founder & farmer at Is'phala Produce
- Githiora Thuku, investor at Baobab Network
- Unisa Dizo-Conteh, PhD researcher & former global president of Young Leaders of Sierra Leone
- Roopal Kanabar, impact investment consultant
- Joseph Elvis A. Lamptey, director of growth at PayAngel
- Dilys Kyeiwaa Winterkorn, project director at Pathway Fund
- Lewis Goode, CEO and founder of AfriVest.
- Giorgia Prati, migration & climate change lead at FAO
- MOSES WASSWA MULIMIRA, NHS global health manager
- Ndidi Njoku, AFFORD UK chair
- Stella Opoku-Owusu, AFFORD executive director
- R. Yofi Grant, CEO Ghana Investment Promotion Centre
- Dr Eva Khair, global health policy advisor & humanitarian health consultant
- Nicolai Eddy, COO of African fintech company NALA
- Agnes Gitau, executive director of the Eastern Africa Association

All inquiries please email us at [email protected] and [email protected].

Don't forget to register:
https://lnkd.in/gU2TQWpa

5th Diaspora Engagement Forum (DEF) and African Diaspora & Development Day (AD3) 2024

🗓 This Saturday, 6th July, 2024
🕛 8.30am - 5.30pm
📍 In-person event, Central London, UK

More speakers and contributors have now confirmed for this important joint event in the diaspora and development space hosted by the African Union Commission's African Institute for Remittances (AIR) initiative and the African Foundation for Development (AFFORD UK).

Including Giorgia Prati, migration and climate change specialist at FAO.

Still time to join Giorgia and an impressive array of other speakers. Click here to sign-up:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNn_0yg-nha5ppwAb9R1-gCjUkvBHnB_Of-ytupDSfUpbKGA/viewform

5th Diaspora Engagement Forum (DEF) and African Diaspora & Development Day (AD3) 2024

🗓 This Saturday, 6th July, 2024
🕛 8.30am - 5.30pm
📍 In-person event, Central London, UK

More speakers and contributors have now confirmed for this important joint event in the diaspora and development space hosted by the African Union Commission's African Institute for Remittances (AIR) initiative and the African Foundation for Development (AFFORD UK).

Including Joe Kinvi, African tech investor and founder of PLTFM.

Still time to join Joe and an impressive array of other speakers. Click here to sign-up:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNn_0yg-nha5ppwAb9R1-gCjUkvBHnB_Of-ytupDSfUpbKGA/viewform

5th Diaspora Engagement Forum (DEF) and African Diaspora & Development Day (AD3) 2024

🗓 This Saturday, 6th July, 2024
🕛 8.30am - 5.30pm
📍 In-person event, Central London, UK

More speakers and contributors have now confirmed for this important joint event in the diaspora and development space hosted by the African Union Commission's African Institute for Remittances (AIR) initiative and the African Foundation for Development (AFFORD UK).

Including Dilys Kyeiwaa Winterkorn, project director at the Pathway Fund.

Still time to join Dilys and an impressive array of other speakers. Click here to sign-up:

https://lnkd.in/gU2TQWpa

AFFORD UK is happy to share news of these upcoming events.

The Europe Civil Society Consultation - Thursday, 4 July from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CEST

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIocu2trTgvHtevlzzWk-50OXRIDgDTlMZV?utm_source=Civil+Society+GFMD+and+Action+Committee&utm_campaign=3645dd5c8c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_08_16_08_02_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-c006c9241f-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D #/registration

For the 2024 - 2025 period, the Government of Colombia has taken on the chairmanship of the Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD). Civil society warmly welcomes their leadership in the international space, and appreciates their willingness to establish a close partnership with the GFMD Civil Society Mechanism (CSM) and thus global civil society actors as a whole.

With the 2024-2025 GFMD programme due to be launched in September, the CSM is hosting a series of regional consultations throughout July for civil society to provide feedback on the proposed thematic priorities and plans. This will serve as the first step into a collaborative partnership with stakeholders, ensuring civil society inclusion and meaningful participation from the start and throughout the GFMD process.

Starting tomorrow.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIocu2trTgvHtevlzzWk-50OXRIDgDTlMZV?utm_source=Civil+Society+GFMD+and+Action+Committee&utm_campaign=3645dd5c8c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_08_16_08_02_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-c006c9241f-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D #/registration

5th Diaspora Engagement Forum (DEF) and African Diaspora & Development Day (AD3) 2024

🗓 This Saturday, 6th July, 2024
🕛 8.30am - 5.30pm
📍 In-person event, Central London, UK

More speakers and contributors have now confirmed for this important joint event in the diaspora and development space hosted by the African Union Commission's African Institute for Remittances (AIR) initiative and the African Foundation for Development (AFFORD UK).

Including, Lewis Goode, CEO and founder of AfriVest.

Still time to join Lewis and an impressive array of other speakers.

Click here to sign-up:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNn_0yg-nha5ppwAb9R1-gCjUkvBHnB_Of-ytupDSfUpbKGA/viewform

Time is running out to secure your place at the 5th Diaspora Engagement Forum (DEF) and African Diaspora & Development Day (AD3) 2024 on Saturday.

More speakers and contributors have now confirmed for this important joint event in the diaspora and development space hosted by the African Union Commission's African Institute for Remittances (AIR) initiative and the African Foundation for Development (AFFORD UK).

Register to attend:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNn_0yg-nha5ppwAb9R1-gCjUkvBHnB_Of-ytupDSfUpbKGA/viewform

🗓 Saturday, 6th July, 2024
🕛 8.30am - 5.30pm
📍 In-person event, Central London, UK

Focus on:

The next 30 years: Harnessing diaspora resources for sustainable socioeconomic development and investment in Africa: contributions of the African diaspora in the United Kingdom

This event aims to maximise the development impact of remittances by increasing knowledge of the diaspora and by advancing practical knowledge on creating the conditions necessary to replicate innovative projects and initiatives between diaspora, development NGOs, national/local authorities and the private sector.

It will also be a networking opportunity for diaspora, development actors, the private sector, civil society and government representatives to build trust around projects that allow for more effective channelling of migrant remittances for development purpose. The event will also focus on leveraging remittances for investment and sustainable development in Africa.

It will cover:

⏩ Diaspora investments and philanthropic channels
⏩ Collective diaspora initiatives: experiences, opportunities and the role of technology
⏩ The role of remittances in emergencies and humanitarian action
⏩ Breaking through the barriers of impact first and investor markets to develop diaspora-targeted investment products

Speakers will include:
- Joe Kinvi (Joe K.), founder of Pltfm
- Amadou Cisse, interim executive director of the African Institute for Remittances
- Prof. Gibril Faal OBE, JP, director of GK Partners & LSE Visiting Professor in Practice
- Elvina Quaison, diaspora engagement specialist
- Afzaal Mauthoor, multipreneur & expert in digital transformation and emerging technologies in emerging economies
- Na Ncube FRSA, founder & farmer at Is'phala Produce
- Githiora Thuku, investor at Baobab Network
- Unisa Dizo-Conteh, PhD researcher & former global president of Young Leaders of Sierra Leone
- Roopal Kanabar, impact investment consultant
- Joseph Elvis A. Lamptey, director of growth at PayAngel
- Dilys Kyeiwaa Winterkorn, project director at the Pathway Fund
- Lewis Goode, CEO and founder of AfriVest.
- Giorgia Prati, migration and climate change lead at FAO
- Moses Mulimira, NHS global health manager

Alongside AFFORD chair Ndidi Njoku and executive director Stella Opoku-Owusu.

For all inquiries about this year’s joint DEF and AD3, please email us at [email protected] and [email protected].

And don't forget to register:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNn_0yg-nha5ppwAb9R1-gCjUkvBHnB_Of-ytupDSfUpbKGA/viewform

We look forward to welcoming you on Saturday.

Please pass through your networks. Click on following link to Register - https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdNn_0yg.../viewform

Please pass through your networks. Click on following link to Register - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNn_0yg-nha5ppwAb9R1-gCjUkvBHnB_Of-ytupDSfUpbKGA/viewform

Please pass on through your networks

There is a stellar line-up of SPEAKERS AND CONTRIBUTORS for the 5th Diaspora Engagement Forum (DEF) and African Diaspora & Development Day (AD3) 2024 for this Saturday.

This is an important joint event in the diaspora and development space hosted by the African Union Commission's African Institute for Remittances (AIR) initiative and the African Foundation for Development (AFFORD UK).

Register to attend:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNn_0yg-nha5ppwAb9R1-gCjUkvBHnB_Of-ytupDSfUpbKGA/viewform

🗓 Saturday, 6th July, 2024
🕛 8.30am - 5.30pm
📍 In-person event, Central London, UK

Focus on:
The next 30 years: Harnessing diaspora resources for sustainable socioeconomic development and investment in Africa: contributions of the African diaspora in the United Kingdom

This event aims to maximise the development impact of remittances by increasing knowledge of the diaspora and by advancing practical knowledge on creating the conditions necessary to replicate innovative projects and initiatives between diaspora, development NGOs, national/local authorities and the private sector.

It will also be a networking opportunity for diaspora, development actors, the private sector, civil society and government representatives to build trust around projects that allow for more effective channelling of migrant remittances for development purpose. The event will also focus on leveraging remittances for investment and sustainable development in Africa.

It will cover:
⏩ Diaspora investments and philanthropic channels
⏩ Collective diaspora initiatives: experiences, opportunities and the role of technology
⏩ The role of remittances in emergencies and humanitarian action
⏩ Breaking through the barriers of impact first and investor markets to develop diaspora-targeted investment products

Speakers will include:

Joe Kinvi, founder of Pltfm

Amadou Cisse, interim executive director of the African Institute for Remittances

Prof. Gibril Faal OBE, JP, director of GK Partners & LSE Visiting Professor in Practice

Elvina Quaison, diaspora engagement specialist

Afzaal Mauthoor, multipreneur & expert in digital transformation and emerging technologies in emerging economies

Jones Amegbor, founder and CEO of PayAngel & leading figure in the fintech sector

Na Ncube FRSA, founder & farmer at Is'phala Produce

Githiora Thuku, investor at Baobab Network

Unisa Dizo-Conteh, PhD researcher & former global president of Young Leaders of Sierra Leone

Roopal Kanabar, impact investment consultant

Alongside AFFORD chair Ndidi Njoku and executive director Stella Opoku-Owusu.

More to be confirmed.

For all inquiries about this year’s joint DEF and AD3, please email us at [email protected] and [email protected].

And don't forget to register:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNn_0yg-nha5ppwAb9R1-gCjUkvBHnB_Of-ytupDSfUpbKGA/viewform

We look forward to welcoming you on Saturday.

With just a week ago until the big event, the first SPEAKERS AND CONTRIBUTORS HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED for the 5th Diaspora Engagement Forum (DEF) and African Diaspora & Development Day (AD3) 2024.

Quite a line-up!

This is an important joint event in the diaspora and development space hosted by the African Union Commission's African Institute for Remittances (AIR) initiative and the African Foundation for Development (AFFORD UK).

Register to attend:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNn_0yg-nha5ppwAb9R1-gCjUkvBHnB_Of-ytupDSfUpbKGA/viewform

🗓 Saturday, 6th July, 2024
🕛 8.30am - 5.30pm
📍 In-person event, Central London, UK

Focus on:
The next 30 years: Harnessing diaspora resources for sustainable socioeconomic development and investment in Africa: contributions of the African diaspora in the United Kingdom

This event aims to maximise the development impact of remittances by increasing knowledge of the diaspora and by advancing practical knowledge on creating the conditions necessary to replicate innovative projects and initiatives between diaspora, development NGOs, national/local authorities and the private sector.

It will also be a networking opportunity for diaspora, development actors, the private sector, civil society and government representatives to build trust around projects that allow for more effective channelling of migrant remittances for development purpose. The event will also focus on leveraging remittances for investment and sustainable development in Africa.

It will cover:
⏩ Diaspora investments and philanthropic channels
⏩ Collective diaspora initiatives: experiences, opportunities and the role of technology
⏩ The role of remittances in emergencies and humanitarian action
⏩ Breaking through the barriers of impact first and investor markets to develop diaspora-targeted investment products

Speakers will include:

Benjamin Fernandes, award winning Tanzanian speaker & entrepreneur

Eiman Kheir, public policy specialist

Elizabeth Howard, founding director & acting CEO of African Crowdfunding Association (ACfA)

HE Johnston Busingye, High Commissioner for to the United Kingdom

Afzaal Mauthoor, multipreneur & expert in digital transformation and emerging technologies in emerging economies

Jones Amegbor, founder and CEO of PayAngel & leading figure in the fintech sector

Na Ncube FRSA, founder & farmer at Is'phala Produce

Githiora Thuku, investor at Baobab Network

Unisa Dizo-Conteh, PhD researcher & former global president of Young Leaders of Sierra Leone

Roopal Kanabar, impact investment consultant

Alongside Ndidi Njoku, Stella Opoku-Owusu, Lewis Goode, Yemi Oluwakuyide and Amadou Cisse.

More to be confirmed.

For all inquiries about this year’s joint DEF and AD3, please email us at [email protected] and [email protected].

And don't forget to register:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNn_0yg-nha5ppwAb9R1-gCjUkvBHnB_Of-ytupDSfUpbKGA/viewform

We look forward to welcoming you on 6th July.

SIGN-UP now for the 5th Diaspora Engagement Forum (DEF) and African Diaspora & Development Day (AD3) 2024 - an important joint event in the diaspora and development space hosted by the African Union Commission's African Institute for Remittances (AIR) initiative and the African Foundation for Development (AFFORD UK).

Register to attend here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNn_0yg-nha5ppwAb9R1-gCjUkvBHnB_Of-ytupDSfUpbKGA/viewform

🗓 Saturday, 6th July, 2024
🕛 8.30am - 5.30pm
📍 In-person event, Central London, UK

Focus on:

The next 30 years: Harnessing diaspora resources for sustainable socioeconomic development and investment in Africa: contributions of the African diaspora in the United Kingdom

This event aims to maximise the development impact of remittances by increasing knowledge of the diaspora and by advancing practical knowledge on creating the conditions necessary to replicate innovative projects and initiatives between diaspora, development NGOs, national/local authorities and the private sector.

It will also be a networking opportunity for diaspora, development actors, the private sector, civil society and government representatives to build trust around projects that allow for more effective channelling of migrant remittances for development purpose. The event will also focus on leveraging remittances for investment and sustainable development in Africa.

It will cover:

⏩ Diaspora investments and philanthropic channels
⏩ Collective diaspora initiatives: experiences, opportunities and the role of technology
⏩ The role of remittances in emergencies and humanitarian action
⏩ Breaking through the barriers of impact first and investor markets to develop diaspora-targeted investment products

Full list of speakers to be announced soon.

For all inquiries about this year’s joint DEF and AD3, please email us at [email protected] and [email protected].

We look forward to welcoming you on 6th July.

LIMITED PLACES REMAINING for those wanting to attend the 5th Diaspora Engagement Forum (DEF) and African Diaspora & Development Day (AD3) 2024 - an important joint event in the diaspora and development space hosted by the African Union Commission's African Institute for Remittances (AIR) initiative and the African Foundation for Development (AFFORD UK).

🗓 Saturday, 6th July, 2024
🕛 8.30am - 5.30pm
📍 In-person event, Central London, UK
✍ Invitation only

Focus on:
The next 30 years: Harnessing diaspora resources for sustainable socioeconomic development and investment in Africa: contributions of the African diaspora in the United Kingdom

This event aims to maximise the development impact of remittances by increasing knowledge of the diaspora and by advancing practical knowledge on creating the conditions necessary to replicate innovative projects and initiatives between diaspora, development NGOs, national/local authorities and the private sector.

It will also be a networking opportunity for diaspora, development actors, the private sector, civil society and government representatives to build trust around projects that allow for more effective channelling of migrant remittances for development purpose. The event will also focus on leveraging remittances for investment and sustainable development in Africa.

It will cover:
⏩ Diaspora investments and philanthropic channels
⏩ Collective diaspora initiatives: experiences, opportunities and the role of technology
⏩ The role of remittances in emergencies and humanitarian action
⏩ Breaking through the barriers of impact first and investor markets to develop diaspora-targeted investment products

Full list of speakers to be announced soon.

PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO LIMITED SPACE, ATTENDANCE IS BY INVITATION ONLY

If you would like to attend please email us at [email protected] to express your interest, clearly stating your name, designation, organisation and why you wish to attend.

Important joint event in the diaspora and development space - coming up in July

Diaspora Engagement Forum and African Diaspora & Development Day 2024

🗓 Saturday, 6th July, 2024
🕛 8.30am - 5.30pm
📍 In-person event, Central London, UK
✍ Invitation only

The African Union Commission's African Institute for Remittances (AIR) initiative and the African Foundation for Development (AFFORD UK) are linking up this year to bring you the 5th Diaspora Engagement Forum (DEF) and African Diaspora & Development Day (AD3) 2024.

Focus on:

The next 30 years: Harnessing diaspora resources for sustainable socioeconomic development and investment in Africa: contributions of the African diaspora in the United Kingdom

This event aims to maximise the development impact of remittances by increasing knowledge of the diaspora and by advancing practical knowledge on creating the conditions necessary to replicate innovative projects and initiatives between diaspora, development NGOs, national/local authorities and the private sector.

It will also be a networking opportunity for diaspora, development actors, the private sector, civil society and government representatives to build trust around projects that allow for more effective channelling of migrant remittances for development purpose. The event will also focus on leveraging remittances for investment and sustainable development in Africa.

It will cover:

⏩ Diaspora investments and philanthropic channels
⏩ Collective diaspora initiatives: experiences, opportunities and the role of technology
⏩ The role of remittances in emergencies and humanitarian action
⏩ Breaking through the barriers of impact first and investor markets to develop diaspora-targeted investment products

Full list of speakers to be announced soon.

PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO LIMITED SPACE, ATTENDANCE IS BY INVITATION ONLY

If you would like to attend please email us at [email protected] to express your interest, clearly stating your name, designation, organisation and why you wish to attend.

AFFORD UK is continuing to create opportunities and partnerships following the recent relaunch of the AFFORD Business Club, as part of our ongoing commitment to support and enhance the African diaspora business community,

In partnership with Morrison Foerster LLP, we kicked off the first quarter of the year with a legal webinar and will be starting legal clinics very soon, providing comprehensive legal resources and advice tailored to the needs of our business club members.

This valuable service will continue to be delivered at no cost to members. And for a limited period only, this is also open to non-business club members. Please note that this offer applies to UK-based individuals and businesses only.

To book your place for a 30-minute session with a legal adviser, please download, fill in the pre-consultation form below and email it to us at [email protected] to ensure the legal clinic meets your needs and expectations.

Pre-consultation form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OelzR_NPa5y-g_rtJP1vGLJH_7isnr5-/edit

Your input is invaluable in guiding our planning and ensuring legal clinic serves you effectively. Please note you will only be able to discuss one specific query during your session, so the pre-consultation is essential to ensure it is a valuable use of time.

Please submit your completed form by tomorrow, Tuesday 11th June.

AFFORD UK is continuing to create opportunities and partnerships following the recent relaunch of the AFFORD Business Club, as part of our ongoing commitment to support and enhance the African diaspora business community,

In partnership with Morrison Foerster LLP, we kicked off the year with a legal webinar and legal clinics, providing comprehensive legal resources and advice tailored to the needs of our business club members.

This valuable service will continue to be delivered at no cost to members. And for a limited period only, this is also open to non-business club members. Please note that this offer applies to UK-based individuals and businesses only.

To book your place for a 30-minute session with a legal adviser, please download, fill in the pre-consultation form below and email it to us at [email protected] to ensure the legal clinic meets your needs and expectations.

Pre-consultation form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OelzR_NPa5y-g_rtJP1vGLJH_7isnr5-/edit

Your input is invaluable in guiding our planning and ensuring legal clinic serves you effectively. Please note you will only be able to discuss one specific query during your session, so the pre-consultation is essential to ensure it is a valuable use of time.

Please submit your completed form by this coming Tuesday, 11th June.

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On 26 March 2024 AFFORD and Enabel organised a policy event to discuss and present AFFORD Europe’s experience in the PEM WECCO project.

The PEM (Projet de Mobilité des Entrepreneurs) WECCO project ("WECCO" means "exchange" in Wolof) was set up with the overall aim of contributing to the development of the local economy and contributing to the dialogue on migration governance between Senegal and Belgium.

AFFORD and its partners are working to mainstream labour mobility and facilitate it for Africans wanting to do business in Europe. We have been, we are, and we will continue to be active in the sector, with a strong focus on adapting the current policies to reflect reality.