Istanbul Nişantaşı University Hosts the Second African Diaspora Forum!
The Second African Diaspora Forum was held at our university on 19 April 2025, exploring diaspora identity, economic empowerment, education, leadership and cultural diplomacy through civil society cooperation and cross-sector dialogue.
Civil Society Cooperation and Cross-Sector Dialogue for Diaspora Empowerment
The Second African Diaspora Forum (ADF’25) successfully concluded at Istanbul Nişantaşı University on April 19, 2025. Initiated by the Bizim Afrika Platform, the event was organized in cooperation with the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB), Al Selam Association, Babi Alem Association and Istanbul Nişantaşı University, with TRT Afrika as media sponsor.
Under the theme “Empowering the Diaspora for Sustainable Cooperation Between Africa and Türkiye,” experts and young professionals discussed diaspora identity, economic empowerment, education, leadership and cultural diplomacy. The event featured panels and two workshops, with talks by prominent figures from business, academia and civil society. Participants established new partnerships and networks.
We thank all stakeholders who contributed to the event.
