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Africa Writes is the Royal African Society annual literature festival. Every year we showcase established and emerging talent from the African continent and its diaspora in what is now the UK’s biggest celebration of contemporary African writing taking place over an exciting summer weekend. The festival features book launches, readings, author appearances, panel discussions, youth and children's workshops, and other activities.
Africa Writes 2015 is organised by The Royal African Society in partnership with a host of other organisations and individuals including African Reading Group (ARG!), Afrikult., Arts Council England, Black Reading Group, Bookshy Blogger, British Museum, Brunel University African Poetry Prize, The Caine Prize, Centre of African Studies at The University of London, Commonwealth Writers, Grange Hotels, Granta, Hay Festival, Jacaranda, Journal of African Cultural Studies, Miles Morland Foundation, SIDENSI, The Literary Consultancy, TedxEuston and our main partner, The British Library.
*** THIS YEAR’S FESTIVAL WILL HOST THE BOOK LAUNCH OF RECONNECT AFRICA EDITOR FRANCES MENSAH WILLIAMS’ NOVEL: FROM PASTA TO PIGFOOT ***!!!!!
Birmingham plays host to Zimbabwe Fashion Week UK this year, with emerging designers from Zimbabwe showcasing their designs in this first of its kind exhibition. The fashion event will take place at The Crown Banqueting Hall, Birmingham on July 4th
Zimbabwe Fashion Week UK is a collaboration between a group of designers and culture vultures, who came together out of a shared passion for all things Zimbabwean. The first of it’s kind in the UK, Zimbabwe Fashion Week UK will showcase some of the most exciting Zimbabwean designers working today.
Zimbabwe is ready to step out of the shadow of this blanket misunderstanding. With designers from all over the country, this unique fashion event will bring emerging designers and gifted musicians all under one roof. A celebration of Zimbabwe talent in the UK, it will champion new and emerging artists by giving them a platform to share their designs and music in front of influential media, buyers, bloggers and VIP guests. It will also give those attending the opportunity to network with a wealth of vibrant and passionate fashion design talent from Zimbabwe.
The show will also allow you to purchase some of the stunning pieces and unique creations from the emerging designers, allowing you to ensure your wardrobe is on-trend for the season ahead.
For more information about Zimbabwe Fashion Week UK, please visit http://zimbabwefashionweekuk.com/
The 2015 Multicultural Festival 2015 will be held in Northampton. Last year we had Thai, Indian, Chinese, African food stalls. There were performances from the Polish, Indian, African, Russian and Irish communities.
There was also English poetry, a local Gospel Choir, information stands from countries all over the world and a fashion show featuring Chinese, Somalian, South African dresses.
For more information please visit the Multicultural Festival page.
http://www.zimwomenassociation.org/events.html
As part of the UBM EMEA Ivolunteer project, a black tie dinner and dance fund-raiser will take place in aid of World Health Equity. The Heal Gala will take place on Saturday 4th July 6pm at the JK Banquet Hall.
World Health Equity (WHE, pronounced “we”) is 2 years young. We have since worked closely with the Sierra Leone Ministry of Health to establish a pilot clinic in Kambia District, which is caring for 25,000 people who did not previously have access to medical services. We are currently expanding the clinic into a permanent facility which will be integrated into the national health system, but will need all the monetary support we can get. WHE is also supplying protective equipment to 100 health centres in and around Freetown (Capital city of Sierra Leone) to help support the Ebola response. 100% of profit from the Gala (ticket sales - cost of venue and food) will go toward WHE projects in Sierra Leone.
The event will consist of music, entertainment, performances and guest speakers such as PJ Cole – executive director of Lifeline Nehemiah Project and recipient of the Queens Young Leader Award presented by Her Majesty the Queen; along with keynote speaker, Lee Jasper – Politician and former Director for Policing and Equalities for the former Mayor of London
Tickets are now available and cost £40 per person which covers entry, dinner (Buffet), table wine and entertainment.
Saturday 4th July, 6pm – 1.30am Ticket information: David Wurie – 07984 688 021 or david.wurie@ubm.com – Cost £40 (tickets will be sent to you electronically)
The WHE Heal Gala eventbrite is live at: http://bit.ly/1F4jyV9.
WHE website: http://www.worldhealthequity.org
WHE Twitter: https://twitter.com/WHEheal
WHE Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldHealthEquity?fref=ts
The East African region offers massive potential for transport infrastructure expansion and investment, and with Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda having unveiled grand plans to build, enhance and expand their infrastructure both nationally and regionally that has helped to make them one the favoured destination for investments and transformation in the East African Community (EAC).
East Africa is in need for a good transport infrastructure system that links to stimulate economic growth and to create job opportunities which in turn calls for an increased role of the private sector. However, the region’s ongoing efforts to increase intra-regional trade, through the strengthening of the East African Community (EAC) regional trading bloc, have attracted the attention of private investors and international lenders, triggering a high demand for efficient and sustainable transportation systems.
The 2nd Annual East Africa Transport & Infrastructure Projects 2015 conference agenda will focus on the regions rail and infrastructure development and the topics will cover Policy and Regulation, Investment and Funding, Engineering and Design, New Technology, Viable Solutions and Operations.
The 2nd Annual East Africa Transport Infrastructure Projects 2015 will take place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Nairobi, Kenya.
http://bricsaconsulting.com/conferences.html
No Colour Bar: Black British Art in Action 1960 to 1990 is a dynamic multimedia exhibition and tour, with an arts & cultural heritage programme developed by the Friends of the Huntley Archives at LMA in partnership with London Metropolitan Archives and Guildhall Art Gallery with generous support from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
http://huntleysonline.com/f-h-a-l-m-a/bbaa-art-exhibition/
An evening of live entertainment, inspiration, networking, dinner, music & dance to launch a talk platform setup to raise awareness of the issues affecting generations of children and the families of Afro descent across the globe, particularly black and migrant families living in a predominantly Western society.
Most importantly, it seeks to inspire and empower families and to promote inclusion and well-being through effective collaboration with Eurocentric and Afrocentric systems. The platform will explore topical issues in our community; at home & abroad as a way to help inspire and empower families.
Join us to kick start this cause and to make a difference to our community at home and abroad. Host : Connie Ojong; Chair: Julian Tabi Ebai; Presenter: Cynthia Enaw
Tickets / Sponsorship - Connyz Corner Diversity Charity Ball By phone on 07737013308 E: info@connyzcorner.co.uk www.connyzcorner.co.uk
Paceworking is a business network based in the UK organising conferences, business seminars and shows. It is the 10th Anniversary of Paceworking we celebrate with a Dinner & Dance on 11 July 2015.
I am also raising funds for Methodist Girls’ High School (MGHS), Lagos, Nigeria and the Down Syndrome Foundation Nigeria. Please donate, sponsor and share the information, see below:
This training class in Johannesburg, South Africa will put you in touch with a respected expert with 29 of experience in the field of landfill engineering.
During his 29 year career, Keiron has worked on hundreds of projects around the world. He is currently the director of Exea Associates. He is also a member of the ACUMEN Landfill Monitoring Technical Advisory Group and an Honorary Research Fellow at Birmingham University.
Through practical exercises and case studies, this 3-day event will provide you with an understanding of all the key elements of integrated landfill engineering. You will develop risk assessment skills, learn about the latest technologies and cost reduction methods.
Event Home - http://energy.flemingeurope.com/integrated-landfill-engineering-masterclass?utm_source = external_listing & utm_medium = listing_allafrica & utm_campaign = batd131_listing_allafrica_home
“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead” – Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela International Day was launched in recognition of Nelson Mandela’s birthday on 18 July, 2009 via unanimous decision of the UN General Assembly. It was inspired by a call Nelson Mandela made a year earlier, for the next generation to take on the burden of leadership in addressing the world’s social injustices when he said that “it is in your hands now”
It is more than a celebration of Madiba’s life and legacy. It is a global movement to honour his life’s work and act to change the world for the better. It was Nelson Mandela’s humble humanitarian philosophy and how he sought to live it every day that made him one of the most inspiring leaders in the world – free yourself, free others and serve every day.
Madiba believed that every person has the ability to change the world for the better, no matter how big or small their contribution. In his twilight years, he encouraged all of us to carry his life’s work forward when he famously said: “It is in your hands now …” In honouring Madiba’s legacy, the Nelson Mandela Foundation asks that you create or join an action on the Mandela Day website, share your story with the world, and help inspire global change.
The hashtags for Mandela Day are #Time2Serve and #MandelaDay. The website,www.mandeladay.com has all the resources you need to choose a meaningful action in memory of Nelson Mandela.
The #ScienceAfrica UnConference is the PEI's annual flagship event and will bring together over 150 people working in and passionate about science, technology and innovation in Africa from around the world for a day of discussion and debates.
Under the heading of ‘Africa’s scientific independence: no more business as usual’ we’ll be focusing on the African science, technology and innovation agenda in the years to come, and specifically putting the role of business and industry under the spotlight. Hosted by Rt Hon Lord Paul Boateng, the UnConference will feature contributions from high-level figures and organisations at the heart of Africa’s science agenda, including a number of African Governments, senior business executives, leading academics and international organisations such as UNECA, the World Bank and the African Union.
Alongside the panel sessions, there is a strong focus on collaboration and interaction, brought about through interactive workshops, table groups and open networking spaces, all taking place simultaneously around the venue. While the issues covered will be fairly broad - from investment in research and development to capacity building for African academics and scientists - there will be a specific focus on the future relationship between industry and scientific and technological innovation in Africa. All the conversations and discussions through the day will help shape a series of practical steps business can take to support scientific innovation in Africa.
You can register on EventBrite www.planetearthinstitute.org.uk
Staying Power: Photographs of Black British Experience 1950s-1990s is a project to increase the number of black British photographers and images of black Britain in the V&A collection. It aims to raise awareness of the contribution of black Britons to British culture and society, as well as to the art of photography.
Staying Power is a project to increase the number of black British photographers and images of black Britain in the V&A collection. This display showcases a variety of photographic responses to black British experience from the 1950s to the 1990s. All of the photographs are from the V&A Collection and were acquired as part of the project Staying Power: Photographs of Black British Experience 1950s-1990s, a collaboration with Black Cultural Archives funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
http://www.vam.ac.uk/page/s/staying-power/
Corporate Africa G20 Africa Infrastructure investment Conference is a high level meeting now in its 6th year. Participating in 2015 are international speakers including Baroness Lynda Chalker, Professor Ken Ife, UKTI Minister, Dr Adesina Iluyemi, Director Nepad, Andrew Alli CEO Africa finance Corporation, and the AfDB. Members of the press are invited to report upon significant development in infrastructure across Africa and the state of major projects including power, regional highways and light railway systems. Meetings with major personalities present can be arranged with prior notice.
Major highlights of the conference includes a workshop by DfID (Department for International Development) to promote the UK's latest policy on partnering infrastructure in Africa; and the first ever Women of Africa in Infrastructure Workshop; hosted by UN Women and Leading Businesswomen of Africa looking at women of Africa contribution to primary infrastructure across the continent, including multi-billion dollar corporations contributing to oil and gas and energy. The Nigeria Secretary of State will also make presentation about "restoring peace and security to Nigeria and neighbouring nations to ensure that the push to achieve primary value adding infrastructure like the Lagos Blue Line Rail Project remains on track and sustainable".
REGISTER ONLINE NOW
http://corporate-africa.com/G20_Conference_Registration.html
Peacekeeping operations currently are more complex and more multidimensional than in the past, and violence against peacekeepers is an increasing occurrence while bearing in mind the ever – changing complexities on the ground. The demands placed on peacekeeping personnel requires innovation to ensure successful missions in the most efficient and effective manner.
The keynote address will be delivered by Mr. Martin Kobler who serves as the Special Representative of the Secretary General of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) effective 1 October 2011.
For details and to register:
http://www.intelligencetransferc.co.za/conferences/1st-annual-peacekeeping-africa-conference
Over 1000 carefully selected entrepreneurs made up of young business owners residing in Nigeria and in the Diaspora will be meeting at the NAF Conference Centre in Abuja on the 3rd -4th of August for the debut of the highly anticipated Young Nigerians CEO’s Conference and Exhibition 2015.
The conference with the theme, “Promoting Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Building Economic Leaders for Tomorrow” will among other things, afford young entrepreneurs in Nigeria the opportunity to exchange ideas with their peers from other parts of the world, challenge and empower entrepreneurship mentality amongst its participants, and thus enable them create an economic revolution in Nigeria, or any part of Africa where their businesses are located.
The meeting which is organized by the Nigerian Young Professionals Forum (NYPF) (http://www.nypforum.org) is a platform for young business owners to discuss challenges they encounter in their operations and develop strategies to tackle them, with focus on small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and its impact on the Nigerian and global economy.
NYPF is a Non- Governmental Organization composed of young Professionals from different fields of human endeavours, coming together under a unified platform to achieve three (3) major objectives, namely: Creating sustainable livelihood for young people; Engender purposeful leadership and social democratic inclusion; and to Encourage young people’s participation in governance and the economic process.
Eail: info@nyforum.org http://www.nypforum.org/
The new play by award-winning playwright Ade Solanke, a vibrant look at London life, opens on July 28th at Arcola in Dalston for an exciting London tour.
Will their postcodes keep them in their place?
East meets West across the education divide when four London teenagers compete for a prestigious scholarship. As they venture across the capital into unfamiliar territories, friendships are tested, aspirations are challenged and each is forced to decide what matters most. Will the best candidate win or will their postcodes keep them in their place?
A vibrant, timely and touching new work, taking the pulse on coming-of-age in a increasingly divided city. A play about young people for the young and young at heart! Book now: http://sporastories.com/new-show-east-end-boys-west-end-girls/
Worldview International Group, in partnership with the British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA) and supported by UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) and the Ministry of Education, invites you to the 4th African Resources and Technology for Education (ARTE) Show 2015 in Accra, Ghana.
The African Resources and Technology for Education (ARTE) show aims to bring together manufacturers and suppliers of educational technology and learning resources from all over the globe to forge a new path of growth and development in Africa, the world’s fastest growing education sector, and to give the manufacturers of educational products and services an opportunity to demonstrate their latest technology to potential buyers in the region. The event will be the 2015’s must-attend exhibition, attracting key decision makers at national, international and organisational levels.
Now in its eighth year the Elearning Update has become a must-attend event for the South African Elearning Community. The conference focuses on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of learning, using technology. This year the emphasis is on games and gamefication in learning design for a connected world. The conference will explore the theoretical, practical, business and academic aspects to consider when one designs a blended learning solution.
Who should attend?
Elearning Practitioners, Instructional Designers, Learning Designers, Elearning Developers, Elearning vendors, Publishers, Human Resource Developers, Teachers, Lecturers, Academics, Learning Managers, Principals, Technology Managers, IT Directors.
Register yourself online at https://sites.google.com/site/elearningatbase/home
Facilitating cooperation across Africa to increase maritime security
In 2013 the inaugural OPV Africa was launched in partnership with the Nigerian Navy. The event was without parallel as over 400 senior members of the international maritime community, including over 180 naval officers of which there were 60 flag officers and 6 services chiefs, attended the event to discuss solutions to maritime security in Africa, as well as to inspect an exhibition of almost 30 stands showcasing services and products to help facilitate this.
Returning for 2015 in Lagos, the event constitutes Africa’s foremost forum for naval operations and international and intergovernmental cooperation.
Register now to attend the 2nd edition of the event
Speed Meet Africa Jozi is the best way to meet top East, West and South African talent living in Johannesburg in a fun and interactive setting. The sessions enable African employers to meet high volumes of pre-matched candidates with no placement fees.
The event is ideal for businesses who want to build their scarce skills talent pipeline, promote their employer brand on a global stage, and learn about employee engagement trends. Speed Meet sessions are free for skilled African professionals but space is limited. Apply here.
AfroAsia Week UK is a Non Profit Organisation working to improve community cohesion, social integration and celebrate African and Asian heritage.
AfroAsia Week UK is a Non Profit Organisation Registered in the UK No: 8738153. This year we will hold a special fund raiser event focussed on celebrating individuals of African and Asian origin living in the UK from the 14th of August to 16th of August 2015 We work to encourage community cohesion and social integration through outreach and action to bring people together.
This year we will hold a special 2 day event to showcase foods, fashion, business, culture and traditions of individuals in Great Britain who are of African or Asian Heritage encouraging social cohesion, togetherness, unity and community togetherness in a fun family oriented way
We invite you to join us in our special mission by participating in our special red carpet event from 14th August to 16th August 2015.
NOMINATING: Nominate your peers, friends and family for their work in the public, private and leisure sector. Entries close soon, and winners are decided by public vote.
EXHIBIT: Exhibit, showcase, sell and sign up visitors for your goods or services in an all day late evening luxury setting with an in house cafe bar.
SHOWCASE: Upcoming and Established designers, showcase fashion inspired by Africa and Asia and or aimed at the Asian and African market sponsored by Yamaha
AfroAsia Week UK 2015 - "Not Just A Minority"
With a focus on meeting top East, West & South African talent that is looking for career opportunities in their home country, this event also includes South African undergrads. The sessions enable African employers to meet high volumes of pre-matched candidates with no placement fees.
The event is ideal for businesses who want to build their scarce skills talent pipeline, promote their employer brand on a global stage, and learn about employee engagement trends. Speed Meet sessions are free for skilled African professionals but space is limited. Apply here.
The 18th Buildexpo 2015 - International Trade Expo on Building & Construction Products, Equipment and Machinery is the largest trade event held annually in Tanzania.The exhibition attracts exhibitors from more than 30 countries and visitors from all over East & Central Africa, thus giving exhibitors an excellent opportunity to explore several countries in one time.
Over the past few years, Tanzania has emerged as a major regional trade centre. This is mainly due to a very friendly and business like atmosphere it offers to foreign investors and products. Duties are considerably low and re-exports to neighbouring countries are either very low or exempted.
For details and to register:
http://www.expogr.com/tanzania/buildexpo/media_partner.php
John La Rose (1927-2006) was a poet, essayist, publisher, film maker, trade unionist, cultural and political activist. He belonged to a Caribbean tradition of radical and revolutionary activism whose input has reverberated across continents.
The exhibition includes photographs, leaflets, posters, letters, recordings and film clips plus a reconstruction of John's kitchen table around which so much discussion and planning went on. John La Rose was passionately committed to racial and political justice, not just in Britain but internationally. The exhibition aims to draw out the lessons of John La Rose's life - his methods and principles - both to tell visitors what he achieved but also to give them the inspiration and power to dream and achieve themselves. His truly was a Dream to Change the World.
The exhibition is being mounted by the George Padmore Institute in association with Islington Museums and Libraries.
It is supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, the London Borough of Islington, the George Padmore Institute and New Beacon Books.
For further information contact: info@georgepadmoreinstitute.org
islington.museum@islington.gov.uk http://www.georgepadmoreinstitute.org/
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