AFRICAN HISTORY MONTH EVENT 2013

One World Week 2013 - The world young people want Celebrated by ADcenter

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We are taking part in the "One World Week 2013" theme: The World Young People Want, as part of our program during the Africa History Month Ireland 2013, @ the Galway Opening Event: Westside Library on the 16th of November, 2013. 11 am arrival and program start 12 noon to 5 pm. 16th is a SATURDAY a day out for the family to come and join us, bring your kids, friend and all is welcome. We will have great African food available by 365 African-Cuisine Dublin and Lilian Ajajiton Food. We are also having various stall and art exhibition from Bee Sanyanga. This just a few of what to come. Don't miss out!!!

We are partly supported by National Youth Council of Ireland.

We are taking part in the "One World Week 2013" theme: The World Young People Want, as part of our program during the Africa History Month Ireland 2013, @ the Galway Opening Event: Westside Library on the 16th of November, 2013. 11 am arrival and program start 12 noon to 5 pm. 16th is a SATURDAY a day out for the family to come and join us, bring your kids, friend and all is welcome. We will have great African food available by 365 African-Cuisine Dublin and Lilian Ajajiton Food. We are also having various stall and art exhibition from Bee Sanyanga. This just a few of what to come. Don't miss out!!!

We are partly supported by National Youth Council of Ireland.

PRESS RELEASE FOR AFRICA HISTORY MONTH IRELAND

PRESS RELEASE FOR AFRICAN HISTORY MONTH IRELAND

By; Afro in Diaspora Center.

Contact Personnel:

CEO: Susuana Olatunji-Komolafe: 0894776061
Head Coordinator: Helen Layton Morgan: 0851195493

Branch Coordinator: Angela Unufe- Eguakhide: 0899509733

Public Relation Officer: Godfery Chimb: 0894669024

 

The African History Month Ireland begins.  This year theme is “AFRICANS here we are”. The Africa History Month Ireland 2013 is kicking off with this great event and we want everyone to support us in celebrating Africans Presence here in Ireland.

Afro in Diaspora Center is a new group of women, committed to supporting Women, Men, youth and Children in (AFRICA) and also to support ourselves by educating, informing, counselling, socializing and promoting each other as a group, while we hope and believe that the knowledge acquired will be passed down to support others

Our Mission Statement

We want to surround ourselves with women who respect other’s view and treat other’s with respect and having value for women, also to invest into people’s life positively and promote positive image of Afro women. We love to come together and share and we believe our lives are greatly enhanced by the women we surround ourselves with through giving, investing, impacting, networking and integrating.

 Introduction

Afro in Diaspora Center was initiated here in Ireland since 2010 by the CEO Susuana O.M Olatunji-Komolafe in recognition of the contribution of all African that has lived or still living in the Republic of Ireland, who have played a positive role and make an impact in the Irish society. As Africans we share history with Africans Americans, African British living here and back home as they also celebrate Africa America History/Black History Month.  With the aim of allowing our youths, children and the young generation, understand the beauty of their roots and staying strong in addressing the opportunities and challenges of being a minority in Ireland. . We also hope to use African History Month Ireland as a unique occasion to celebrate the Beauty and Culture of the African people on a grand scale while also honouring Eminent and distinguished individuals who have positively affected the lives of Africans living in Ireland primarily and the entire Diaspora in general

 ONE WORLD WEEK; THE WORLD YOUNG PEOPLE WANT 16-25 NOVEMBER

 We are taking part in the "One World Week 2013" theme: The World Young People Want, as part of our program during the Africa History Month Ireland 2013, @ the Galway Opening Event: Westside Library 16th is a SATURDAY a day out for the family to come and join us, bring your kids, friend and all is welcome. We will have great African food available by 365 African-Cuisine Dublin and Lilian Ajajiton Food. We are also having various stall and art exhibition from Bee Sanyanga. These are just a few of what to come. Don't miss out!!!

We are also supporting the Women Aid National Ballon Action in showing support for 16 Days of Action Opposing Violence against Women @ all our event locations.

EVENT DETAILS

“AFRICA HISTORY MONTH IRELAND 2013”

Theme: “Africa Here We Are”

Galway

Galway Event Date: 16th November, 2013

Event Location: Seamus Quirke Road.,

Galway Time: 12 noon—5:00 pm Fees:

Free Entrance

Cavan

Cavan Event Date: 22nd November, 2013

Event Location: Cavan Johnston Central Library, Farnham Centre
Farnham St, Cavan Town.

Workshop & Exhibition

Time: 11am to 1pm

Afro Fashion Blast

Time: 2:00pm—4:30pm

Co Meath

Co Meath, Duleek Social Event: DIASPORA CLUB NIGHT

Event Date: 22nd November, 2013
Event Location: Nelson Mandela Resource Centre, Duleek Industrial Estate, Noboring Junction, Co Meath, Duleek
Event Time: 8pm -2pm Midnight
Entry Fee:Donation Welcome {Food, Drinks @ a Bargain Price}
Event Manager Ade Eyo 0899519470, Godfery 089466 9024, Zento 0862102228
All welcome and Supported by Crown Ventures

Dublin

Dublin Event: National Conference “African Here We Are”
Event Date: 24th November, 2013-10-21
Event Location: Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown, Tyrrelstown Dublin 15
Event Time: 3pm – 8pm
Fees: 10Euro Donation.

The Recognition of the Role of Africans in Ireland to celebrate “Africa History Month” Initiated here in Ireland since 2010 by Susuana O.M Olatunji-Komolafe in recognition of the contribution of all African that has lived or still living in the Republic of Ireland, which have played a positive role and make an impact in the society. As Africans we share history with Africans Americans, African British living here and back home as they also celebrate Black History Month.  To allow youth, children and young generation understand the beauty of their roots and staying strong in addressing the opportunities and challenges of being a minority in Ireland.

Chief Host: Susuana Olatunji-Komolafe “AFRICA HISTORY MONTH IRELAND 2013”

Theme: “Africa Here We Are”

Head Coordinator: Helen Layton Morgan: 0851195493

Galway Event: Opening Ceremony & One World Week “The World Young People Want”

Event Date: 16th November, 2013

Event Location: Seamus Quirke Road., Galway

Time: 12noon—5:00pm

Fees: Free Entrance

Galway Event Coordinators Committee

Alice 0879918342

Phumlo 0899535406

Pastor Uche 0851153562

Pastor Issac 0873128077 (All Living in Galway)

Cavan Event: Celebrating Africa Presence in Ireland

Event Date: 22nd November, 2013

Event Location: Cavan Johnston Central Library, Farnham Centre
Farnham St, Cavan Town.

Workshop & Exhibition

Time: 11am to 1pm

Afro Fashion Blast

Time: 2:00pm—4:30pm

Fees:  Free Entrance

Co Meath, Duleek Social Event: DIASPORA CLUB NIGHT

Event Date: 22^nd November, 2013

Event Location: Nelson Mandela Resource Cneter, Duleek Industrial Estate, Noboring Junction, Co Meath, Duleek

Event Time: 8pm -2pm Midnight

Entry Fee: 5Euro Donation {Food, Drinks @ a Bargin Price}

Event Manager AdeEyo 0899519470, Godfery 089466 9024, Zento 0862102228

All welcome and Supported by Crown Ventures

Dublin Event: National Conference “African Here We Are”

Event Date: 24^th November, 2013-10-21

Event Location: Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown, Tylrrestown Dublin 15

Event Time: 3pm – 8pm

Fees: 10Euro Donation

Dublin Event Coordinators Committee (National Conference @ Carlton Hotel} Vera Nwabuwe 087925 7654 {Chairperson} Mitaries 089476 8627 Adekunle 087900 5343 Godfery 089466 9024 Michelle 089459 7725 {Adcenter Ambassador}

 PRESS RELEASE FOR AFRICANHISTORY MONTH IRELAND

The African History Month Ireland will begin on the 1^st of November and the official opening ceremony start on the 4^th of November at the Irish Aid Volunteering Centre, Dublin.  This year theme is “AFRICANS here we are”

Afro in Diaspora Center is a new group of women, committed to supporting Women, Men, youth and Children in (AFRICA) and also to support ourselves by educating, informing, counselling, socializing and promoting each other as a group, while we hope and believe that the knowledge acquired will be passed down to support others. 

Mission Statement
we want to surround ourselves with women who respect other’s view and treat other’s with respect and having value for women, also to invest into people’s life positively and promote positive image of Afro women. We love to come together and share and we believe our lives are greatly enhanced by the women we surround ourselves with through giving, investing, impacting, networking and integrating.

The Africa History Month Ireland is kicking off with this great event and we want everyone to support us in celebrating Africans Presence here in Ireland.  South African artists in Dublin Academy, Middle Abbey.   Everyone to be there!  Call Zenzo Nyathi for more information on 0862102228

Thank to all as you join us in Celebrating.

Created at Susuana.O.M Bee Sanyanga from Cork will be Showcasing some of his work @ the "AHMI" in GALWAY.http://www.blessingsanyanga.com/ Bee Sanyanga born in Harare Zimbabwe in 1978. Blessing comes from a family of artists. From an early age he began stone sculpting. Working at the Cannon Peterson Art Centre in Harare with over 180 stone sculptors in 1998 he began exhibiting his creations. Blessing’s inspiration comes from day to day life, dreams, imagination and the stones them selves. All his sculptures are original and one offs; I work straight into the stone without having to do a model first. Only a number of sculptures that he makes are created from sketches. Working in different types of stone such as cobalt, soapstone, black granite, serpentine, marble, sandstone and limestone as his main medium. Blessing also does paintings, ceramics and metal sculptures. Blessing as Exhibit is work in all location below in the past. 2003 Black Forth Orgainic Gallery 2004 Design Yard 2004 Ideal Home Exhibition 2005 Gallery 38 Bray 2006 Stephen Pieace Gallery 2007 The Courtyard Gallery 2008 Temparence hall Kinsale 2009 City Goal Cork 2009 Clock Tower Gallery Cohb 2010 Temparence hall Kinsale 2012 Back water artist group 2012 Nasc Art in Action @Cork Vision Centre International Human Rights Week 2012 Cork Lions Club art exhibition 2013 Touring S

AFRICA IRELAND ECONOMIC FORUM

The department of Foreign Affairs today announced a scholarship for the next 3 years for an African woman for a masters in business in the Smurfit Business School UCD in honour of Catherine Mwangi the former Kenyan Ambassador who lost her son and his fiancé in the dreadful Kenyan massacre. It won't take the pain away or even reduce the loss but it felt like a really touching act on the part of the department. The third Africa Ireland Economic Forum (AIEF) will take place from the 2nd- 4^th October 2013.  The AIEF is organised by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in partnership with the African Diplomatic Corps and the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School. The Objective of the forum is to provide an opportunity for Irish business to connect with African partners to explore opportunities for increased trade and investment. In 2012, over 250 participants included representatives from 160 Irish companies and 23 African countries. This year over 400 participants took part and the Africa Voice Newspaper was one of the participants at the event.

African delegations arrived on October 2^nd to begin consultations with Government and Business. The main plenary will take place on October 3rd. Mr. Eamon Gilmore T.D., Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade will give the Keynote Address and will be joined by other speakers from Africa and the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, including Professor Tito Mboweni, former Governor of the South African Reserve Bank. Mr. Simon Coveney T.D., Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, H.E. Mr.  Tefera Derbew, Minister for Agriculture, Ethiopia, Andrew Rugasira, founder of Good African Coffee, Uganda and Francis Grogan, CEO of Zambeef, Zambia will address a special session on agribusiness. The theme for the third Africa Ireland Economic Forum will be ‘Building Partnerships’. A special afternoon session will highlight the success in Ireland of building partnerships through the Diasporas. In addition to an exchange on issues related to the Diasporas, the Forum includes sessions on telecommunications and financial services. On the 4^th of October, visits will be arranged to a number of Irish business locations for African delegates which due to my work unable to partake.

The introductory speeches were followed by highly informative talks and panel discussions with companies involved in business in Africa. I could resonate with the opportunities and challenges experienced by the panel delegates and found some of their comments truly insightful. Andrew Rugasira, founder of Good African Coffee, Uganda one of the speakers stand out, handsome I would say, great speaker and he dazzle everyone I believe with is presentation. Following the information overload received in the morning session, I was greatly delighted that I was part of the forum, looking forward to reaching the lunch break where I get the opportunity of speaking with some of the other delegates.

My lunch partner was Sarah from café and she was there with her brother the gorgeous man with red hair. It was fascinating to hear about the developments in and what café is doing as regard to Africa air transport system. I saw old faces and delighted to know that my own Country Nigeria as the most delegate at the forum of about 20 participants from Nigeria. The lunch break ended too quickly for my liking but I was looking forward to the next session where delegates were broken into specific ‘interest groupings’ and panel discussions were to be held on a smaller scale and dr. Oluwakemi  Bashorun from Trinity College originally from Nigeria is going to be one of the speaker . I was sure which group I am attending, Diaspora and Participation was my area of interest and there I notice Chris Maiyaki from Nigeria which is a policy representative for University Board.  I had the opportunity of taken picture with Prof. Mary Lambkin and Andrew Rugasira and with other participant and friends. Michael Galvin Managing Director of Galvin Global Recruitment Limited, also stand out for me and it was nice and interesting meeting him.

Thank you to Dr George Alabi for his support at the ”AIEF” to Maiya Face of Afro Fashion Show Ireland 2014, on her trip to Paris

Prof. Mary Lambkin from UCD enjoy every moment of talking with you. Am looking forward to our interview.

 My Experience @ African Ireland Economic Forum. Andrew Rugasira, Founder of Good African Coffee, Uganda one of the speakers stand out, handsome I would say, great speaker and he dazzle everyone I believe with is presentation.

 Some of the participant from Nigeria @ the forum, good to meet you all.

We are paying a great "TRIBUTE to Joe Costello, for his great support, As we celebrate "AFRICA HISTORY MONTH IRELAND" Myself and my team is using this medium to say Kudos to you Joe, doing Irish proud. Nigerian amomg other Africa Countries as for a long time, have a great relationship with Irish people, and Ireland as a nation.

At the Galway Africa History Interactive Interview Workshop, Dr Kelvin O'Sullivan explort the story of "Holy Ghost Father and the Role the Priest play during the Biafra War. Concern. Trocaire, Irish Aid were all establish  for this purpose.

the Irish missionary priest of the Holy Ghost Fathers, Fr Kevin Doheny Cssp was Ojukwu’s intelligence director. He was also reputed to be in charge of all radio communications in Biafra. According to the American secret documents, Fr Doheny a cousin of Senator Mansfield, had ties to Senator Goodell and Congressman Lowenstein who visited Biafra, and through his older brother, Fr Mike Doheny had ties to Cardinal Cushing, the Archbishop of Boston and member of National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NAACP)and to US Speaker McCormack who passed the landmark 1964 American Civil Rights Legislation.

Father Doheny was ordained a priest on 5th of July 1953 in Dublin and arrived in Owerri Diocese in November 1954. During the Civil War, Father Doheny was successful in mobilising worldwide catholic relief support for the suffering children and women in Biafra. Doheny who travelled from Dublin to Geneva to hold talks with Clarence Clyde Ferguson, Jr., the US Special Coordinator on Relief to Victims of the Nigerian Civil War in June 1969, told the American head of mission there that the charge of genocide against the Federal troops was “highly exaggerated” but he said  it as “a major factor in keeping the Biafrans fighting.” Robert Goldstein, Biafra’s public relations guru said it was necessary for the world to see the deaths and the starvation of tens of thousands refugees in Biafra. And so he helped organised regular international press trips to Biafra.


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