{"id":368,"date":"2024-10-02T22:05:04","date_gmt":"2024-10-02T22:05:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sahelcentre.com\/new\/what-we-do\/"},"modified":"2024-10-08T16:09:45","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T16:09:45","slug":"what-we-do","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sahelcentre.com\/new\/what-we-do\/","title":{"rendered":"What we do"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-92f3aa19 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-c7b21669\"><h1 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">What we do<\/h1><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-a1aa09d9 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-b15d389b\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>What we do<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-952a63c4\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">At the Sahel Public Diplomacy Centre (SPDC), we focus on advancing Africa&#8217;s role in international relations through research, dialogue, and advocacy. Our research helps build a deep understanding of African people\u2019s perceptions and social dynamics in relation to global engagement. Through webinars, conferences, and summits, we create platforms for meaningful dialogue between African communities and the world. Additionally, we advocate for the active participation of African people in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ensuring their voices and aspirations drive the continent&#8217;s development and global cooperation efforts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-mpue1ljd alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-wkhy8a3c uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Explore More<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uagb-ifb-separator\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-layout-grid uagb-block-seht2t8l\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-1jv6lqau\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image alignleft uagb-block-gvodmlyz wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-left\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sahelcentre.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WWD-01.png ,https:\/\/sahelcentre.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WWD-01.png 780w, https:\/\/sahelcentre.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WWD-01.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/sahelcentre.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WWD-01.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-4738\" width=\"510\" height=\"300\" title=\"WWD-01\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-uzmlxszp uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Research<\/h3><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">At the (SPDC), our research in public diplomacy plays a critical role in understanding and shaping how Africa engages with the world. Through rigorous studies and opinion polls, we explore public perceptions of foreign influence and brand image in Africa, with a special focus on how African communities view and engage with external diplomatic, economic, and cultural entities.<\/p><div class=\"uagb-ifb-button-wrapper uagb-ifb-button-type-text wp-block-button\"><a href=\"\/new\/research-in-public-diplomacy\/\" target=\"_self\" onclick=\"return true;\" class=\"uagb-infobox-cta-link wp-block-button__link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"uagb-inline-editing\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-nidqhj79\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image alignleft uagb-block-ezjfgaxa wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-left\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sahelcentre.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WWD-02.png ,https:\/\/sahelcentre.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WWD-02.png 780w, https:\/\/sahelcentre.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WWD-02.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/sahelcentre.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WWD-02.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-4737\" width=\"510\" height=\"300\" title=\"WWD-02\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-c07nqdmc uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">People-Centered Dialogue<\/h3><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">Our approach to dialogue is rooted in the belief that lasting solutions come from the people themselves. Our people-centered dialogue ensure that the voices of African communities are at the forefront of international discussions on diplomacy, development, and peacebuilding.<\/p><div class=\"uagb-ifb-button-wrapper uagb-ifb-button-type-text wp-block-button\"><a href=\"\/new\/people-centered-dialogue-at-spdc\" target=\"_self\" onclick=\"return true;\" class=\"uagb-infobox-cta-link wp-block-button__link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"uagb-inline-editing\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-4edj9ayj\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image alignleft uagb-block-92tvss9k wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-left\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sahelcentre.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Theory--1024x460.png ,https:\/\/sahelcentre.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Theory-.png 780w, https:\/\/sahelcentre.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Theory-.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/sahelcentre.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Theory--1024x460.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-4741\" width=\"510\" height=\"300\" title=\"Theory-\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-smw36xyx uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">SDGs Advocacy<\/h3><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">Our advocacy focuses on empowering African people to take an active role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by using our unique Contextual SDGs Framework. We believe that global goals must be adapted to reflect the local realities, values, and aspirations of African communities, ensuring that development efforts are meaningful and effective at the grassroots level.<\/p><div class=\"uagb-ifb-button-wrapper uagb-ifb-button-type-text wp-block-button\"><a href=\"\/new\/spdc-advocacy\" target=\"_self\" onclick=\"return true;\" class=\"uagb-infobox-cta-link wp-block-button__link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"uagb-inline-editing\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-polgqxdy\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image alignleft uagb-block-gsj9hg1n wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-left\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sahelcentre.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WWD-03.png ,https:\/\/sahelcentre.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WWD-03.png 780w, https:\/\/sahelcentre.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WWD-03.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/sahelcentre.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WWD-03.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-4736\" width=\"510\" height=\"300\" title=\"WWD-03\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-8mhoc0r0 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Diaspora Engagement<\/h3><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">We recognize the vital role that the African diaspora plays in fostering mutual understanding between Africa and the world. Our diaspora engagement efforts are focused on promoting the active involvement of African communities worldwide in shaping Africa\u2019s development and diplomacy.<\/p><div class=\"uagb-ifb-button-wrapper uagb-ifb-button-type-text wp-block-button\"><a href=\"\/new\/spdc-diaspora-engagement\" target=\"_self\" onclick=\"return true;\" class=\"uagb-infobox-cta-link wp-block-button__link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"uagb-inline-editing\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-4a743bba alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image alignleft uagb-block-5c068fd7 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-left\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sahelcentre.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WWD-04.png ,https:\/\/sahelcentre.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WWD-04.png 780w, https:\/\/sahelcentre.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WWD-04.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/sahelcentre.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WWD-04.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-4735\" width=\"510\" height=\"300\" title=\"WWD-04\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-0daf3656 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Citizen-to-Citizen<\/h3><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">At the <strong>Sahel Public Diplomacy Centre (SPDC)<\/strong>, we believe that diplomacy and development are not only the responsibility of institutions but also of the <strong>citizens themselves<\/strong>. Our <strong>Citizen-to-Citizen Engagement<\/strong> initiative connects African individuals with their counterparts around the world to build stronger global relationships and foster mutual understanding. By engaging everyday people, students, entrepreneurs, activists, influencers, women, members of parliament, and artists, we create a platform for diverse voices to shape Africa\u2019s global narrative and contribute to the continent&#8217;s development.<\/p><div class=\"uagb-ifb-button-wrapper uagb-ifb-button-type-text wp-block-button\"><a href=\"\/new\/spdc-citizen-to-citizen\" target=\"_self\" onclick=\"return true;\" class=\"uagb-infobox-cta-link wp-block-button__link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"uagb-inline-editing\">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-c7992d3b alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-322fd59a uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ifb-title-prefix\">If you are interested in what we do, Please feel free to reach out.<\/span><h2 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Let&#8217;s start the journey together!<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"uagb-ifb-button-wrapper wp-block-button\"><a href=\"\/new\/contact\" class=\"uagb-infobox-cta-link wp-block-button__link\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" onclick=\"return true;\"><span class=\"uagb-inline-editing\">Get in Touch<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What we do What we do At the Sahel Public Diplomacy Centre (SPDC), we focus on advancing Africa&#8217;s role in international relations through research, dialogue, and advocacy. 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