Participation in humanitarian action among generation 1.5 and second-generation African diasporans
Wed, 29 Nov
|Virtual Event
The Centre for Pan-African Studies in partnership with Shabaka, invites you to a panel discussion on the role of generation 1.5 and second-generation diasporan in the facilitation and provision of humanitarian response during crisis.


Time & Location
29 Nov 2023, 18:00 – 20:00
Virtual Event
About the event
The Centre for Pan-African Studies in partnership with Shabaka, invites you to a panel discussion on the role of generation 1.5 and second-generation diasporan in the facilitation and provision of humanitarian response during crisis.
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Second-generation African diasporans in the UK represent a significant and rapidly growing demographic. They serve as essential links, connecting the UK to various African countries and identities, and contributing to the cultural, economic, and political enrichment of communities across borders. They are vocal advocates for global justice and humanitarian values. Yet, the role of second-generation diasporans in the UK and Africa, especially in humanitarian response, is often overlooked in academic discussions, the development sector, and media coverage. This webinar seeks to discuss this oversight by delving into the critical role played by generation 1.5 and second-generation African diaspora in humanitarian action. We aim to identify and…