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THE 2020 AFRICA DAY ON WEBINAR

With great pleasure, AFAES ry in cooperation with Universal Peace Federation invites you to the celebration of Africa Day.

Africa Day is celebrated around the world annually, marking the establishment of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and this time 57th Anniversary. Its aim is to celebrate African diversity, successes and to highlight the cultural & economic potential that exists on the African Continent. Africa Day’s objective is to raise awareness and understanding of developmental issues in Africa, to highlight the cultural richness and diversity of Africa.

Celebrating Africa Day started in Finland initiated by Keijo Mikkanen 2012, today is the 9th year to do so. From the start, AFAES and UPF Finland have built respectful and mutual cooperation which has given birth to many different projects and strengthening cooperation among African NGOs.

Theme:
“Our Africa – my next step”

Date & Time: Saturday 23.05.2020 at 16:00 – 18:00
Participation & Platform: Zoom Online Webinar

Presented by Nana’s TV
Host by / Nana Boateng

Program

• Welcome Address
Mrs. Fatima Usman and Mr. Keijo Mikkanen

• Keynote speech by Mrs. Emma Tamankag
The role of African diasporas in building Africa

• Music

• Goodwill Messages
H.E Namibian Ambassador, Mr. Bonny Haufiku
UN Ambassador – African Diaspora, Mr. Zwai Mbula
H.E South African Ambassador, Mrs. Carmen J. Smidt
FFWPU Regional Chair,  Mr. Michael Balcomb

• Panel Discussion
Challenges of African displaced people during the Corona Epidemic

Mr. Elayela Kanos- Citadel of Truth
Mrs. Emma Tamankag- HEED
Mr. Abel Sunday Ayodeji- AFAES
Mr. Christopher Kitenge – Acorfin
Mr. Akin Akinsola- Think Africa
Mrs. Doris Abuchi-Ogbonda – New Communities Partnership

• Summary
Mr. Hannu Hassinen

Questions and Answers