What we do

The African diaspora represents a wealth of knowledge, experience, and influence. SPDC works to empower members of the diaspora to serve as ambassadors for Africa, bridging the gap between their home countries and the global community. By engaging in diplomacy, advocacy, and international dialogue, the diaspora plays a critical role in reshaping global perceptions of Africa and advocating for its growth and development.

How We Support Diaspora Ambassadorship:

• Training and Workshops: We offer programs to equip the diaspora with the skills and knowledge they need to act as effective ambassadors for Africa in their host countries.
• Cultural Diplomacy Initiatives: We encourage the sharing of African values, traditions, and successes with international audiences, fostering a deeper mutual understanding between Africa and the global community.
• Diaspora Networks: SPDC facilitates networks that connect diaspora communities worldwide, fostering collaboration and collective action on issues that impact Africa.

SPDC actively promotes the participation of the African diaspora in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across the continent. The diaspora brings valuable resources, expertise, and perspectives that are critical to advancing Africa’s development agenda. By leveraging their global influence and connections, diaspora communities can help implement solutions that are sustainable and relevant to Africa’s unique challenges.

Key Areas of Diaspora Engagement in the SDGs:

• Economic Development: Mobilizing diaspora investments and expertise to support entrepreneurship, infrastructure development, and innovation in Africa.
• Education and Capacity Building: Leveraging the diaspora’s knowledge to improve education systems, professional training, and skill-building programs across the continent.
• Health and Social Welfare: Engaging diaspora health professionals and experts to contribute to health initiatives, public health systems, and welfare programs in Africa.

At SPDC, we believe that the African diaspora can play a pivotal role in fostering mutual understanding between Africa and the rest of the world. Through dialogue platforms, such as webinars, conferences, and cultural exchanges, we create opportunities for diaspora communities to engage in meaningful conversations with international stakeholders, policymakers, and African leaders.

Our Dialogue Platforms Include:

• Diaspora Webinars and Conferences: Bringing together members of the diaspora and global partners to discuss key issues in Africa’s development and diplomacy.
• Cultural Exchanges: Promoting cultural diplomacy initiatives that highlight Africa’s rich heritage and encourage positive perceptions of the continent.
• Policy Advocacy: Supporting the diaspora in advocating for policies that benefit Africa and align with the continent’s development goals.

SPDC’s diaspora engagement initiatives are designed to harness the full potential of African communities worldwide. By empowering the diaspora to act as ambassadors and actively contribute to Africa’s development, we ensure that they play a key role in driving progress toward the SDGs and building stronger, more positive relationships between Africa and the global community.

Together, through the power of the diaspora, we are building a future where Africa’s development is guided by its people—both at home and abroad.