Influencing Policy for Better Change.
International Development & African Diaspora
Influencing Policy for Better Change.
International Development & African Diaspora
If you missed out on this years’ Summit at the Liberty Stadium in Swansea, or wanted another look, here’s an outline of the day.Keynote speakers included the Minister for Skills and Science, Julie James, who provided an overview of the 10 years of the Wales for Africa programme, Cat Jones Head of Hub Cymru Africa on 10 years of partnerships, Nassra Juma Mohamed, the Zanzibar Women’s Football Team Head Coach who discussed women’s empowerment through sport and Peter...
18 March 201616.00 – 21.00Organiser: Hub Cymru AfricaLocation: CardiffSee bottom of page for location details.We are pleased to welcome the Kenyan High Commissioner, His Excellence Lazarus Amayo and the Tanzania Deputy High Commissioner, Mr Msafiri Marwa to meet Wales Africa activists and members of the diaspora community. The event will provide a platform to share and exchange knowledge, information and experiences in International DevelopmentWelsh-based...
Monday 7 March 2016 DIARY MARKER Engaging with African CommunitiesThis Saturday (12 March, 3:00pm-9:00pm) at Glyndwr University African diaspora in north east Wales will gather to discuss the International Development challenges.Fadhili Maghiya, Inclusion Officer at Hub Cymru Africa said: “Welsh-African communities are a key component of the International Development sector in Wales. “From within these communities groups and individuals often play an important...
We had the pleasure of welcoming the Uganda High Commissioner, His Excellence Julius Peter Moto and Mr Godfrey Kwoba, trade attache to meet Wales Africa activists, Welsh businesses, Cardiff Univeristy and members of the diaspora community. The 4 days visit was a success as His Excellency was able to develop contancts with various networks across Wales which will enhance collaboration and partnerships between Wales and Uganda.Pic 1: Meeting with Ugandan diaspora in...
WHEN: Thursday, 22 September 2016 from 14:30 to 18:00 (BST) – Add to CalendarWHERE: Temple Of Peace (Council Chamber) – King Edward VII Avenue, Cardiff, CF10 3AP – View MapRegister hereTransforming Wales, Transforming our WorldThe Open University in Wales and the Sustainable Development Alliance Wales are holding a free, half day seminar to discuss the new 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, its links with the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act, and...
Fair Trade supporters’ conference Event date and times: Friday 30 September, 10.30 3.30 at Pontio & Bangor Uni Student’s Union and Pontio Arts Centre – CoLab room on Level 3, Bangor University, LL57 2TQ.Fair Trade Wales will be jointly organising three regional Fair Trade supporters events across Wales, in partnership with local...
Butetown History and Arts CentreBute StreetCF10 5LF CardiffUnited KingdomSaturday, 17 October 2015 from 12:00 to 16:00 (BST)Global Diaspora Week: Celebrating The Contribution Of Welsh African Diasporas In International Development – Challenges, Opportunities and Lessons LearntCYMRAEG ISODWelsh-African communities are a key component of the International Development sector in Wales. From within these communities groups and individuals often play an important role in supporting...
The Wales Africa Hub’s new grants scheme totals £180,000 per year, including a minimum £50,000 per year ring-fenced for health activities. This scheme will enable groups throughout Wales to access funding for small-scale Wales-Africa projects. This replaces funding previously available through Wales Africa Community Links, Fair Trade Wales and the Wales for Africa Health Links grants scheme.The 2015/16 round of funding will open on 1st June 2015 and applications...
We are proud to announce that as of April 2015, Sub-Sahara Advisory Panel has become part Hub Cymru Africa (HCA), a new collaboration bringing together the work of Wales Africa Community Links, theWales for Africa Health Links Network, Fair Trade Wales and the Wales International Development Hub.Hub Cymru Africa is hosted by the Welsh Centre for International Affairs at the Temple of Peace in Cardiff.HCA’s FocusHealth and wellbeingClimate change and...