by Kudzanai KurotwiJob hunting is the most excruciating and frustrating phase we all have to go through, unfortunately. If it ever gets easier, I think it’s because we would have accepted defeat. After all, it’s not as easy as it seems. It’s usually a series of disappointments that leads to us questioning whether we picked the right […]
by TeakisiBy Racheal Kiiza Noeline Kirabo is a family therapist by profession but her passion is social entrepreneurship. She has over twelve years’ experience in the non-profit sector, mainly working with children, youth, women and community self-help groups. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Kyusa, a registered non-profit organization in Uganda that empowers out-of-school […]
by TeakisiBy Maria Dombaxi Young African students, graduates and undergraduates living abroad are told to go back home. They’re told that Africa is the future, and they’re told that they can help change their countries. Young European graduates are told to try their luck in Africa, there are no jobs left in their countries and not […]
by TeakisiArticle is by C.J Npowa When I talk to most people in the diaspora about why they are so reluctant to return back home (wherever that is on the continent) and use their hard-earned intellect to contribute to rebuilding the continent one household at a time via entrepreneurship, the response is always that there is: […]
Lovely event with a light-touch, informal and friendly feel. I had a chance to catch up with people I had not seen in ages, as well as to meet a few new people. My suggestions would be for a greater range of entertainment (I’m a big fan of Georgia May and Daps, and they were great), to showcase some of the different kinds of talent in the NE. Food from the African continent or diaspora. And something slightly more structured (but still light-touch, fun and social) to encourage people to get to know about each other, and to find out more about Teakisi and the different initiatives which support different cultures and exchange and sharing in the region.
Had a great time at the event. The team were great and welcoming.
