Helsinki, 17 November 2023 – Think Africa warmly welcomes you to the annual Think Africa Week as we celebrate a decade of inspiration, community building, dialogue, and collaboration.
A Decade of Impact
The African diaspora in Finland contributes to the cultural, social, and economic diversity of Finland. Engaging with this community promotes inclusivity and helps build a more diverse and vibrant society. This year, we commemorate a decade of fostering ideas, innovation, and partnerships. Think Africa Week 2023 will be a showcase of the real actions implemented in 2023, aimed at enhancing the lives of the African diaspora and strengthening relations between the African countries and Finland. The week underscores the tangible outcomes achieved, demonstrating the power of collective action.
About Think Africa Week
Think Africa Week has been the flagship event for Think Africa and focuses on engaging the African diaspora and promoting cross-cultural collaboration since 2013. Each year, it brings together diverse stakeholders, thought leaders, and change-makers to address pressing issues relevant to both the African diaspora and Finnish society. The events in this year’s Think Africa Week align with principles of inclusivity, human rights, and the social and economic well-being of society. Key event highlights include:
- A pitching-style Slush side event that will showcase Diaspora entrepreneurs with social impact solutions on 30th November including a real case example of Diaspora and Finnish partnership. The story of how Onnibus Founder Pekka Möttö and Tichaone Dande founded a transportation business in Kenya, which will be shared in a fire-side chat at the event.
- Looking at the recent crises in African countries, an event on the 29th November will look at Diaspora humanitarian actions in home countries
- Opportunities to interview speakers e.g., from Finnpartnership, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, and NGOs who will be sharing their insights and outlook on the 25th November, as well as on Youth activism on the 1st December, and on the Arts and Culture on the 2nd December
Why Attend Think Africa Week 2023?
- Engage with prominent voices in the African diaspora community
- Gain insights into vital issues facing the community and Finnish society
- Network with change-makers, entrepreneurs, and experts from various industries
- Increase awareness among the Finnish populace about Finns of African descent, emphasizing their substantial contributions to Finnish society and their role as a connecting bridge to the African continent
How to Register
Registration for Think Africa Week 2023 is open now on Eventbrite. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a community of thought leaders and change agents. Visit Eventbrite to secure your place.
Event Details:
- What: Think Africa Week 2023
- When: 25 November 2023 – 2 December 2023
- Website: https://www.thinkafrica.fi/think-africa-week/
- Event Hashtags: #ThinkAfricaWeek2023 #DiasporaInAction #AfricanDiaspora #Finland
Media Invitation
We invite all members of the media to attend Think Africa Week 2023 and be a part of our journey to celebrate a decade of impact and to explore the real actions taken to enhance the lives of the African diaspora and strengthen relations.
Please direct any inquiries to Joolokeni Vesikko at joolokeni.vesikko@thinkafrica.fi or +358452712279
About Think Africa
Think Africa is a community-driven organization that actively engages with the African diaspora in Finland to foster diversity, promote social cohesion, and address discrimination within Finnish society. The Finland-Africa strategy launched in 2021, highlights the importance of stronger political and economic partnership between Finland and African countries to “strengthen the image of Africa as a diverse and increasingly important continent”. The diverse expertise and networks of Think Africa members allows us to support and leverage collaboration between Finland and African countries.
Join us for Think Africa Week 2023 and experience the Diaspora in Action!
