About ADVAD
The African Diaspora Voices for Africa’s Development (ADVAD) was formed in
2003, due to the growing need for a network that would speak with one voice on
issues pertaining to Africa and Africa’s development. Our vision is to increase
the ability and capacity of Africans in the Diaspora to enhance and influence the
rate of Africa’s development and well-being.
ADVAD
is a coalition of 80 members, drawn from individuals and organizations,
who see ADVAD as a platform to give the opportunity for Africans to speak with a
united voice on African development issues.
ADVAD was formally launched on July 3rd 2004 at African Diaspora and Development
Day (ad3) and provides opportunities for African organisations to support each
other, create strong networks, and a forum for effective lobbying on behalf of
the Diaspora and African development.
Mission
To form a network through which Africans in the Diaspora can speak with one
voice on issues pertaining to Africans and Africa’s development.
Vision
To increase the ability and capacity of Africans in the Diaspora to enhance and
influence the rate of Africa’s development and well-being.
Objectives
1. To build a network and establish strong effective communication links with
Africans and African development organisations in the UK.
2. To create a platform which would enable the exchange of experiences,
skills, knowledge and the creation of strategic and shared approaches to
tackling issues affecting Africa and African organisations in UK.
3. To develop a strong united voice for African community organisations.
4. To mobilise and increase the resources for Africa and African
organisations in UK, by securing more funding and economic opportunities from
the public and private sectors, through:
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Short and long term funding.
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African professionals becoming involved as donors, trustees,
staff and volunteers of African community organisations
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More and effective representation for individual Africans
and the African Organisations on policy and decision making bodies, awards, etc
5. To network and form strategic partnerships with African diplomatic corps and
other organisations that are engaged with the development of Africa to maximise
mutual benefit for Africans and Africa.
6. To develop links with other African communities in Europe and worldwide to
promote solidarity.
7. To advocate effectively with governments, mainstream institutions, service
providers, funders and policy makers on behalf of members, member communities
and the African Diaspora.
8. To increase the effectiveness of member organisations by the provision of
information, advice, representation, development and advocacy service.
If you want to become a member of ADVAD, fill the
membership application
form or contact us.
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