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AfricAvenir stands for a self-confident, peaceful and prosperous Africa in a just world order. We advocate the equitable coexistence of all people, free from colonial or racist thinking, behaviour and power structures resulting therefrom. We support the pan-African values of the African Renaissance. We strive for a Europe which consciously recognises its past and present responsibility and actively reappraises it. We address injustice and campaign for reconciliation.

AfricAvenir International e.V. creates opportunities for the production and dissemination of knowledge from the perspective of Africans and migrants from the African Diaspora. Raising awareness and changing perspectives as suggested by the “critical whiteness approach” form the basis of our work. We offer interdisciplinary activities in the field of cultural and political education.

Reappraisal

We advocate a (self-)critical reappraisal of African-European history and the overcoming of current power structures and (neo-)colonial patterns of behaviour in all fields, especially in politics, the economy, research, society and culture. We create spaces and public spheres to facilitate self-critical engagement with Europe’s colonial and imperial past and present. We follow a sincere and solidary policy of reconciliation in which we expose injustice and advocate reparations. Our goal is to correct the relations with Africa in such a way as to enable the people of the continent and its Diaspora to develop independently on all levels, and to create a framework in which Africa's resources benefit first and foremost the people in Africa themselves.

Recognition

We contribute towards the Renaissance of the African continent. To this end we support the societies of Africa in their strive to develop their own forms of government and society, based on their own traditions, values and historical experiences and which serve the good of the majority of Africa's societies. Africa's development has been determined externally for far too long. In order to counter this dominant “white expertise” and the reproduction of paternalist and (neo-)colonialist power structures that follows, we create opportunities for African and Diaspora scientists, artists and  political and cultural activists whose structurally underrepresented perspectives we systematically and consistently put at the heart of debates. We oppose the widely practised “speaking about Africa” by ”speaking with Africans and members of its Diaspora”. Our goal is to foster a solidary cooperation which respects and supports the priorities of the people in Africa and its Diaspora.

Exchanges

Intercultural dialogue, cooperation and direct exchanges are for us destination and journey at once. They are not one-way streets: listening, acknowledging and especially learning from African points of view form the basis of our work. Accordingly we strive for increased networking between people, organisations and institutions from Africa, the African Diaspora and Europe. With its different sections AfricAvenir International itself represents such networking and is part of a steadily growing larger network of cooperation partners. Using diverse event formats such as e.g. exhibitions, performances, conferences and dialogue forums we offer various educational platforms for exchange and networking which challenge the audience to learn from the perspectives of Africans and the African Diaspora.

You can choose between a regular membership and a sustaining membership:

• The annual membership fee for regular members is at least 50 € for natural and legal persons. Pupils, Students and people with no or low income benefit from a reduced membership fee of at least 20 €. We appreciate, if you decide to pay a higher membership fee. (Please fill in your individual contribution in the application form below!)
• The annual membership fee for sustaining members is at least 150 € for natural persons and at least 200 € for legal persons. You will receive a membership card, which entitles you to free tickets for all events organized by AfricAvenir International, Germany. Here too we appreciate, if you decide to pay a higher membership fee. (Please fill in your individual contribution in the application form below!) Sustaining members have no right to vote within the association’s institutions.

If you are interested in a membership, please print, fill out and sign the membership application form below and send it back tu us via Fax, Mail (attached scan) or normal Mail. (Our contact details are in the form.)

For further information, please contact us directly: info(at)africavenir.org, Tel: 0049 (0)30-26934764.

• Mitgliedschaftsformular 05.pdfMitgliedschaftsformular Deutschland (deutsch)
• AfricAvenir Beitragssatzung 20101204.pdfAfricAvenir International e.V. Beitragssatzung
• AfricAvenir Satzung 20130702.pdfAfricAvenir International e.V. Satzung

AfricAvenir in Berlin would still have to called a rather "small" NGO with around 100 members. However, when it comes to activities and visibility, we are not that small anymore, also the volume of our yearly budget which in average is between 80.000 - 100.000 € (public funding, donations, other income) is not that of a "small" NGO. This is possible through a very active operational unit comprising a (voluntary) managing board and vocational project coordinators (who actually sit in the office), supported by max. two interns. In addition, we have a number of active members and volunteers who meet every two weeks to discuss the next activities and distribute tasks.

Lawrence Oduro-Sarpong (1. Chairperson)

Paawana Abalo (2. Chairperson)

Rebecca Bellin (Treasurer)

Christel Gbaguidi (Board member)

Kahbit Ebob Enow (Board member)

Mira H. (Observer/ Advisor)

Blaise Mbuh (Observer/ Advisor)

Yaw Donkor (Observer/ Advisor)

Through educational and cultural projects, events and publications AfricAvenir advocates the creation of structures which allow an equal partnership between Africa and Europe. In this context, AfricAvenir offers (unfortunately unpaid!) internships in the field of cultural / project management. An internship at AfricAvenir provides an introduction to the versatile everyday life of a progressive NGO with a diverse and dedicated team.

AfricAvenir operates through a very active operational unit comprising a (voluntary) managing board and vocational project coordinators. Interns are entrusted a responsible part of the daily (office) work of the association: they support the coordinators in the conception and execution of cultural and educational events, take care of our guests and speakers, help with the content management of our website and get an insight into the administration of an NGO. Though the AfricAvenir Board legally acts as the employer, interns are coached and supervised by our project coordinators.

The minimum duration of an internship is three (3) months and the minimum working hours are 20 hours/week. 

Applications (also unsolicited incl. Motivation Letter and CV) should be sent to: info(at)africavenir.org

Required Skills

• Advanced University Studies in the fields of cultural sciences, social sciences or humanities
• Some experiences in organizing events
• Good research skills
• Interest in the relationship between Africa and Europe, especially in African perspectives and issues such as African Renaissance, Critical Whiteness etc.
• Independent, responsible and precise work and attitude
• Good computer skills (Required: Word, Excel; Desirable: Typo3 or other CMS)
• Very good knowledge of spoken and written German
• Good command of English and knowledge of French desirable

Duties

• Support of current events through research, solicitation of quotations and booking of event venues, taking care and accompanying speakers and guests, maintaining databases and distributors
• Draft texts for Flyers / Newsletters / applications etc.
• Translation of texts into English and French
• Communication with partners (cultural institutions, schools, embassies)
• Support in Accounting and Controlling
• Support of bi-weekly meetings (every second Tuesday at 19h)