Interest Groups
AUC
Africa Union Commission African Diaspora Division: This division works to integrate the African diaspora into the development agenda of the continent. AU has declared the diaspora as the sixth region of Africa and actively engages with diaspora communities globally.
PAF
Pan African Federation: Federation of several associations working together to promote the well-being, the unity and collaboration among Africans and people of African descent worldwide, focusing on cultural, economic, and political empowerment.
AAI
Africa-America Institute: Founded in 1953, this institute has focused on strengthening human capacity, promoting enlightened engagement and greater understanding between Africa and the diaspora through education, leadership development, and dialogue.
CCR
CARICOM Reparations Commission: This special commission advocates for reparatory justice for the region’s indigenous and African descendant communities, of enslaved Africans in the Caribbean. The Commission also works to strengthen ties with Africa.
DAF
Diaspora African Forum: Based in Accra, Ghana, and with diplomatic status, DAF works to facilitate the return and reintegration of the African diaspora, providing support and resources for those looking to move back to Africa .
ARDN
African Renaissance and Diaspora Network : ARDN is a coordinating body focusing on building bridges between Africa and its diaspora to address global challenges such as poverty, education, and health.
GADDN
Global African Diaspora Development Network: Encourage African descendants in Diaspora worldwide to accept their African heritage and identify with the Continent. Network with others, and be a gateway to foster a progressive economic agenda.
IBW21
Institute of the Black World 21st Century: Advocates for the social, economic, and political empowerment of people of African descent, fostering connections between Africa and the diaspora. It also acts as a resource centre to other bodies.
ACANA
African Cultural Alliance of North America: Supports African and Caribbean immigrants in the United States, promoting cultural exchange and economic development opportunities between Africa and the diaspora .
SEDA
Grupo Kultural SEDA - The cultural group of the Women Centre SEDA works on promoting Afro-Curaçaoan traditions through music, dance, and other cultural activities.
NAAM
National Archaeological and Anthropological Memory Management: works on preserving the cultural heritage of Curaçao, including the history and contributions of the Afro-descendant population.
B-HUBENTUT
Bos di Hubentut works for the welfare of children and young people by promoting education in social, cultural, political and economic fields through comprehensive educational programs..
MUSEO TULA
Named after the leader of the 1795 slave rebellion, this museum focuses on the history and culture of Afro-Curaçaoans, highlighting the legacy of slavery and the contributions of Afro-descendants to the island.
MUSE - KH
Museum Kurá Hulanda: focuses on the predominant cultures of Curacao. It offers a world-class chronicle of the origin of Man, the African slave trade, West African Empires, Mesopotamian relics, and Antillean art.
SPLIKA
Fundashon SPLIKA: is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Papiamentu language, protecting the identity of the people , and to strengthen the their Afro-Curaçaoan culture.
MUSEO KDPM
Museum Kas Di Pal'i Maishi - arranged round a farm house- is a UNESCO accredited Community Museum that tells the history of how the formerly enslaved locals lived after the abolition of slavery in 1863.
FUND. KKK
Fundashon Kas di Kultura Kòrsou (Curaçao House of Culture Foundation), established by the government, is tasked with promoting and preserving the Afro-Curaçaoan cultural and historical heritage.
AFRIKORSOU
Africa-Kòrsou Community is a platform dedicated to helping people of African descent in building a solid bridge between the island and the Motherland with pride and dignity
