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Archive for May, 2012
The C4D Network Innovation Series Launch
Wednesday, May 30
The first of a new Innovation Series events will be held at the Africa Centre. The aim of the Series is to introduce the richness of innovations – in theory and practice – in the growing field of communication in international development and human rights.
Read MoreFrom Afri-can’t to Afri-can: Sowing the Seeds for Africa’s Success
Tuesday, May 29
Part of a series of talks & book launches on development in Africa at The Africa Centre. 20.00 to 21.45 The number of books, papers and reports on how best to develop Africa is staggering. Many of these are written by Western academics or other professionals, taking a view from outside the continent, looking in.
Read MoreAn Evening of African Blues: Minn Diarabi
Sunday, May 27
Open The Gate and The Africa Centre presents MINN DIARABI – Senegalese Blues with shades of Mbalax, Rumba and Afro-Latin
Read MoreThe African Market
Sunday, May 27
Design and Arts Fair showcasing the talents from Africa and the Diaspora
Read MoreFrom Afri-can’t to Afri-can
Tuesday, May 22
For over 28 years, Self Help Africa has worked with rural African communities to help them to grow more food and earn money from their farming activities. On May 29th, two of the organisation’s senior staff, country directors Kalongo Chitengi (Zambia) and Amos Zaindi (Malawi), will present the first in this series of development talks at
Read MoreAn Evening of African Blues: Minn Diarabi
Tuesday, May 22
An unforgettable evening of live music with Minn Diarabi and Dajla & The White Tiger Society, showcasing some of the best blues influenced African artists today. Part of an exciting music series at the Africa Centre in partnership with leading African music artists and promoters
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Our Africa: An SOS Children event in association with the Africa Centre
Wednesday, May 2
The new innovative educational resource, Our Africa, recently featured on BBC Newsround, is formally launched at the Africa Centre. This is an evening of modern and authentic African culture to celebrate ‘Our Africa’, currently being piloted in schools across the UK.
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