Beam Talks- Applications of Blockchain Technology in Sierra Leone
Beam Talks is Smiling Through Light’s UK initiative which showcases the diverse career routes of Sierra Leonean women living in the UK, focusing on the applications of Blockchain Technology in Sierra Leone...
#DiasporaTransformers- Facebook live discussion celebrating the impact of African diaspora entrepreneurs
This year we are celebrating Global Entrepreneurship week #GEW2018 from 12th-18th November 2018 by showcasing the impact that diaspora entrepreneurs have towards development in Africa on all our social media channels. Follow #diasporatransformers to get updates and join the conversation on the importance of African diaspora entrepreneurship. We are also hosting a series of Facebook Live […]
AFFORD Business Club legal clinics with Morrison & Foerster LLP
Following on from the success of the ABC Legal Seminar on Thursday 20th September , AFFORD Business Club are offering members access to an exclusive series of Legal Clinics with experienced lawyers from an internationally-renowned law firm, Morrison and Foerster LLP. The Clinics will be an opportunity to have a one-to-one consultation with a specialist lawyer in […]
Rwandan Diaspora in the UK 2018 Study Presentation – London & Coventry
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM), the Rwanda High Commission (RHC) and the African Foundation for Development (AFFORD) are co-hosting two events in the UK for the Rwandan community to present findings and recommendations from a recent study of Rwandans in the UK and gather feedback and comments on the content; to provide an […]
UK Visa Refusals for African Visitors
Chi Onwurah MP, Chair of the APPG for Africa, invites you to a parliamentary meeting to discuss UK visa refusals for African visitors. On Tuesday 22nd January from 6pm until 7.30pm in the Grimond Room, Portcullis House, House of Commons The meeting provides an opportunity for guests from a diversity of sectors including academic, cultural, […]
ABC Connects Fashion With Africa
ABC Connect is the AFFORD Business Club’s monthly networking event. It is an opportunity to network with members and gain some insight from experts in various fields.ABC Connect in January 2019 will be a roundtable discussion focusing on the business of fashion in Africa and reaching wider markets. We will be hearing from industry experts, successful […]
Diaspora Professionals in Development and Humanitarian Spaces
Join us on Tuesday 12 February 2019 at the Connecting Diaspora UK Networking Event "Diaspora professionals in development and humanitarian spaces" co-hosted by Shabaka, the African Foundation for Development (AFFORD) and Centre of African Studies SOAS, University of London. Connecting Diaspora UK is a networking event for diaspora professionals working in the development and […]
ABC Connect
ABC Connect in February will be a partner event with Business Networking and Growth London an exciting networking and social event targeted at the ambitious Black business owner. In relaxed City settings, come along with your business cards, product samples etc. to network, sell and build relationships with like-minded businesses. The event attracts business owners, directors and […]
Doing Business in Zimbabwe Webinar
You are exclusively invited to participate in a webinar hosted by the AFFORD Business Club (ABC), which will be focused on Doing Business in Zimbabwe. The speakers will include Na Ncube of The Global Native, Busi Bango of EMPRETEC and Denise Rawls of AFFORD UK as a facilitator. We will be covering: • How to […]
ABC Connect: Unlocking Women and Technology
We are very excited to present to you: ABC CONNECT: UNLOCKING WOMEN & TECHNOLOGY, the ABC’s partner event with iSpace Foundation and The Radical Leap Company. On Friday 28th March 2019, at the ABC offices, we are bringing together industry experts, successful entrepreneurs and tech professionals with insights on unlocking potential in and for women […]
