Edinburgh Peace and Justice Centre

 
The Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, EH99 1SP 
25 May 2010 at 6:00 to 8:00pm
 
Event managers:
 
African Centre Scotland (ACS) and Malawian Initiative for National Development (MIND) are pleased to present “Global Awareness & Action on Africa as part of this year’s Africa Day Celebrations at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh.
Africa Centre Scotland (ACS) exists to unite people of African heritage living in Scotland so that they are able to form a strong voice, raising their profile, influence decision making, improving their health, cultural and social wellbeing while at the same time contributing to the society within which they live. Africa centre Scotland is also concerned about development issues in Africa and supports Diaspora volunteering among other institutions.
Malawian Initiative for National Development (MIND) is a Diaspora led international development organisation whose mission is to mobilize resources and skills amongst the Diaspora for development projects in Africa and raising global issues to policy drivers and the wider UK public.
Africa Day is commemorated on 25th May every year in most of the 52 states which are members of the African Union (AU). It commemorates the founding of the Organisation of African Unity in 1963, which became the African Union in July 2002 after amalgamating with the African Economic Community.
Event aims
To bring Africans, friends and supporters of Africa together to celebrate Africa Day.
To raise awareness about the role of ACS and MIND's work in Scotland and international development and promote networking amongst African Diaspora organisations.
To raise awareness about global development issues with emphasis on the role of the African Diaspora in international development.
To facilitate the Diaspora to take some action in Scotland and international development through volunteering, campaigning and fund raising.
To influence policy and good practice in international development.
 
Sponsors
The venue has been sponsored by Sarah Boyack (MSP)
 
 
Funders:
VSO have fully funded the core event costs. VAF and Lloyd TSB are meeting contributory staff time costs.
 
Who should attend? Everyone who cares about Africa. This event is for all Africans, Friends of Africa, Leaders, Policy Drivers, Opinion Formers, UK Communities, Faith Organisations; Central and Local Government Officials; Funders; The Diaspora Communities and all people who are interested in International Development Issues. Please join us and be ‘Be part of the solution’.

RSVP:  by 12th May 2010

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