NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2016

Dear Friends and Members of African Diaspora Network,

For the past six months we have been working intensively to develop the ADN infrastructure.
Among these efforts, we have welcomed new board members, developed a new website, identified new partners, and hosted two pre-Global Entrepreneurship Summit events. We also continued our work with youth and women in technology to provide mentorship and support to those seeking access to Silicon Valley expertise.

Most importantly, we are getting ready to host an exciting and engaging Second Annual African Diaspora Investment Symposium (ADIS 2017) this January 27-28.  The symposium will bring together local and global leaders in entrepreneurship, investment, and social innovation set to transform the continent of Africa. As we continue to inform you of other activities, please visit our new website here..

We give special thanks to our board members for their support, guidance, and dedication to the mission and vision of ADN.

In the weeks to come, we will send you more information about the symposium, but in the meantime please SAVE Jan 27-28, 2017 on your calendar.  Please plan to come to Silicon Valley to network and make lasting connections with change makers, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. 

Let us know how you would like to get involved and support ADIS2017 –http://www.africandiasporanetwork.org/ADIS2017.pdf

Thank you,
Almaz Negash

 
 

African Diaspora Network Contributing to the Dialogue:  
 

Recently, Almaz Negash spoke at the Pan African Business and Trade Conference on the Sixth Region Diaspora.  Almaz spoke on the importance of brining the historical and contemporary diaspora together as we look to the aspirational and practical goals of the Africa Union Agenda 2063. 

September 23, 2016 - Join Almaz Negash at the San Francisco International Women Entrepreneurs Forum at the Facebook Headquarters in Menlo Park. This is special day to unite, inspire, and provide visibility to women entrepreneurs, investors, professionals and students across the Americas and the world.  Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1st-americas-summit-2016-san-francisco-bay-area-friday-september-23rd-womens-day-facebook-registration-27233491105#tickets
See Speakers at: http://www.americassummit.us/technology/

October 12, 2016 – Jo Addy, our Business Development Director, will be speaking at the Diasporas in Development Conference hosted by USAID.   This one-day forum provides an opportunity for development-focused diaspora practitioners to explore and share best practices in economic development, strategic partnerships and entrepreneurship.  REGISTER HERE  
 
October 17-19 - Almaz Negash will be speaking at the Africa Philanthropy Forum in Morocco.  She will speak about the critical role of the African Diaspora in the Development of African social, economic, and business development. More at:  https://philanthropyforum.org/conference/2016-apf/

October 20 the Grassroots Forward: Join our partner Steph Allie Hackman, Executive Director, One World Children’s Fund as she brings leaders together to discuss UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) initiative and the newly developed Grassroots Forward Fund.  For more information visit: owcf.org