Activities
A principal organ of the African Union, The Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC), was launched in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 29-30 March 2005 by the Chairperson of The African Union, His Excellency, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo.
The Chairperson of the Diaspora African Forum, Dr Erieka Bennett, was invited to participate at this meeting as a representative of the Diaspora African Forum and as a member of The Interim ECOSOCC General Assembly under the Transitional Provisions of the ECOSOCC statute approved by the Assembly of the African Union.
- Diaspora African Forum 2006:
dates and location of the next General Assembly will be announced shortly. - Production of an online Diaspora African Forum newsletter.
- Country Projects.
- Workshops.
- Fundraising Events.
Headquarters
DAF has recently been given a land grant on the historic W.E.B. DuBois Center in Accra, Ghana to build the headquarters. This generous gift from the government of Ghana will allow the DAF to begin building immediately. By early spring 2006, the DAF HQ is expected to be completed. The facility will house the main directorate for all DAF operations. It will also offer internship as well as conference opportunities by interfacing with the DuBois Center facilities.
This center is consistent with the AU's appreciation that the African Diaspora is an essential component to the development of Africa. With the DAF headquarters located on the African Continent, DAF will be able to ensure full cooperation and engagement between Diasporas and the African Union, while creating a conduit for other Diasporas who wish to assist in the development of Africa.`