Professor Wangari Maathai (2004 Nobel Peace Prize Winner) to be keynote
speaker at African Diaspora & Development Day 2005
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'The message for Africans (of my winning the Nobel Peace Prize) is
that the solutions to our problems lie within us. The work we have been
doing with the Green Belt Movement is a local response to a local
problem' /"What is done for the people without involving them cannot be
sustained" - Professor Wangari Maathai
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*Enterprise** **Africa**! Mobilizing African diaspora resources to
create enterprises, jobs & wealth in Africa*
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Saturday 2^nd July 2005 (**8.30am - 6.00pm**)
@ The Rocket, *166-220 Holloway Road N7 8DB
(Opposite Holloway Road tube Station).
*How to get there:*
The Rocket is part of London Metropolitan University and opposite
Holloway Road Tube Station.
Tube: Holloway Road (Piccadilly Line)
Buses Past Venue: 271, 153, 43, 393
Other Buses/Junction Seven Sisters: 259, 29, 91, 253, 4
Free Entry
REGISTER ONLINE@
http://www.afford-uk.org/services/emergeafrica/ad32005/
Closing date for registration is Tuesday June 28th
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Plus workshops galore, funding, careers, business and media
masterclasses, exhibitions, African food, networking, African arts and
craft, African & development marketplace
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*Afro Rhymes & Rhythms - **7.00pm** until late*
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*To register and for further information - www.afford-uk.org
<http://www.afford-uk.org/>*
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*In one of the largest ever surveys of Africans conducted by the BBC in
2004, two-thirds said their main priority is making money, nearly 20%
identified securing a well-paid job as their main aspiration...*
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*Africans in the diaspora have a long history of supporting Africa, but
are we doing enough to help Africans realize their own aspirations
around enterprise, jobs, self-sustenance & dignity?*
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*If you are involved in supporting **Africa**'s development or are
interested, come & share ideas with like-minded others...*
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*Morning Masterclasses (**8.30am-10.00am**):
*Please tick which masterclass you would be interested in attending. Due
to a limited number of places for the masterclass and workshops, we
cannot guarantee preferences so register early to avoid disappointment.*
1. Fundraising for your work for Africa - Charities Aid Foundation,
Comic Relief, Big Lottery Fund, etc ____
2. Securing job and intern opportunities in Africa - Frances
Williams Interims for Development, Dr Titi Banjoko, AfricaRecruit ____
3. Getting your message out via the media - ____
4. Writing an effective business plan - Gibril Faal, GK Partners ____
5. Building a strong social enterprise - Social Enterprise London ____
6. Running a successful investment club - ____
7. Marketing your organization's services to your customers ____
8. Investing in Mutual Funds in Africa ____
9. Natural hairdressing, Anastasia Chikezie, Purely Natural
Hairdressing Salon ____
10. Harnessing African heritage and culture to promote development -
Eugene Skeef (Umoya Creations)
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*Afternoon Workshops (**2.00pm-4.00pm**):*
*You will be able to attend one workshop but please choose your two
preferred workshops (some of these might be subject to change) we shall
try to meet your preference*
1. Big business & diaspora collaboration for jobs in Africa ____
2. Diaspora fund for jobs in Africa ____
3. Funding enterprise-related projects ____
4. Opportunities in Africa for young Africans ____
5. Implementing Commission for Africa actions ____
6. Making the most of money sent home ____
7. More African news in UK media ____
8. Young African entrepreneurs & opportunities in Africa ____
9. Heritage & culture for development ____
10. Teenage African diaspora & Africa ____
11. African businesses & Africa & UK jobs ____
12. Creating jobs via community projects ____
13. Diaspora & African Union ____
14. Youth opportunities from debt relief ____
*African/Development Marketplace Stalls*
*I wish to know more on stall availability. Again, stalls are limited
please register your interest early. All bookings will be confirmed in
writing* ____**
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*Crèche *
If you require crèche facilities we need to know the number of children
and their ages. There are a limited number of places, so register early ____
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*Lunch (£10 on the door)*
*Please tick whether you want to buy lunch *____
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*Afro Rhymes & Rhythms session (**7pm-2am**) (£10.00 on the door)*
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REGISTER ONLINE@
http://www.afford-uk.org/services/emergeafrica/ad32005/
Closing date for registration is Tuesday June 28^th
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AFFORD (African Foundation for Development)
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"Expanding & enhancing the African diaspora's contribution to Africa's
development"
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