This DEMAC study reviews the work of six diaspora organisations (DOs) in Syria and Somalia. It provides a critical analysis and a case study approach to advance the understanding of diaspora organisations’ contributions in humanitarian settings. This research inquires how small- and medium-scale Diaspora organisations add value in remote and restricted settings where mainstream humanitarian actors face challenges of access, local ownership and sustainability.

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Boko Inyundo was invited, as a member of the Board at AFFORD and a Council member of the Royal African Society as well as a Non-Executive Advisor to the Africa + Tech-focused consultancy De Charles and his business development role aligned to the Technology Sector team at the global law firm DLA Piper, to feature as a panellist at the Africa Tech Summit London which was held on Wednesday 16th May at the Grange St. Paul’s hotel in the City of London.

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AFFORD seeks a Grants Programme Assistant with great interpersonal skills, professional demeanour, integrity, sound judgment, and strong analytical and documentation management skills. The Grants Programme Assistant will be an integral part of the AFFORD Grants team and will work under the direction of the Deputy Executive Director.

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Our Board Member Boko Inyundo will speak at the Africa Tech Summit London on 16 May 2018. He will be joined by Chi Onwurah (UK Member of Parliament @ChiOnwurah), Bosun Tijani (CcHub) and Emem Rita Usanga (@TLAAfrica) to discuss the building of an inclusive technology ecosystem in Africa and the evolving role of legislators.

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