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PROGRAM: AFRICA DAY IN FINLAND, 25.5.2024

KALLIO SETTLEMENT HOUSE - STURENKATU 11, HELSINKI 00510

Welcome to the educational program for Africa Day in Finland 2024. If you would like to learn more about programs which benefit the African Community in Finland, please visit www.afaes.fi

OPENING 17:00

Welcome, Program Begins

GREETINGS FROM HOST

HOST

Momma Aria Arai

Vice President AFAES Ry,  2024 Africa Day in Finland Producer, Sponsorship Manager, Founder/President of Earth Angels Finland

VIDEO PRESENTATION

The Guerilla of Angola: The Battle Continues

Presented by Mr. Börje Mattsson

MODERATOR

DR. THOMAS BABILA SAMA PHD

SOC. SCIENCES + Post Graduate Diploma In Education. Postdoctoral Researcher, Lecturer Faculty of Social Sciences, Unit of Social and Public Policy, University of Helsinki, Finland

EMBASSY PANEL DISCUSSION

FEATURING EMBASSY AMBASSADORS AND REPRESENTATIVES

'EDUCATE AN AFRICAN TO BE FIT FOR THE 21ST CENTURY'

Ambassador Achgalou of the Moroccan Embassy in Finland

Ambassador Josob of the Namibian Embassy in Finland

Ambassador Hajjaja of the Tunisian Embassy in Finland and Estonia

Ambassador Bourouba of the Algerian Embassy in Finland

Featuring Special Guest Panelist

Dr. Hussain Yusuf Ali

Moderated by: Dr. Christal Spel

Post-doctoral researcher/ Lecturer, University of Helsinki, Finland, Founder/ Chairperson, Youth Educational Performance Program (YEPP Ry)

YOUTH PANEL DISCUSSION

NATHAN SINGORO

PRINCESS ADESUWA ARMOIRE

SHILOH OKOH

ZOE ORMO

'WHAT ARE THE HOPES AND CHALLENGES OF AFRICAN STUDENTS IN FINNISH SCHOOL SYSTEMS?'

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

PhD HUSSEIN YUSUF ALI

BUILDING BRIDGES: 'Mobilizing African Youth Diaspora for Sustainable Development Across the Continent

ARTIST PERFORMANCE

PRESENTED BY

THE EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF TUNISIA IN HELSINKI AND ESTONIA

VIDEO PRESENTATION

UPF AWARD CEREMONY

DR. DIANAH KAMANDE KENYAN AUTHOR.

'Scars of Honour'

Undisclosed recipients will receive recognition for their outstanding contributions.

1st Award presented by: Keijo Mikkanen

2nd Award presented by: Momma Aria Arai

SPECIAL THANKS, CLOSING REMARKS 20:00

Fatima Usman, Aria Arai, and Keijo Mikkanen would like to thank you for attending and participating in this year's Africa Day in Finland. Special thanks to All Ambassadors, honored guests, participants and organizations.

See you next year!

SPONSORS, CONTRIBUTORS

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