Ubuntu Talks
A day of encounter for the African diaspora and neighbours in Berlin-Mitte: story circles, discussion tables and a culture dinner – on site and online.
Day of encounter on Sunday, 15 November 2026MI2026-24B
Civic Engagement & Rights
Black Engagement Matters – Building Black Resilience
Strengthening Black civic engagement at the close of the UN Decade for People of African Descent
Ten Black resource persons were trained and 30 Black organisations across Germany were connected.
10
Black resource persons trained
30
Black organisations connected nationwide
The UN International Decade for People of African Descent (2015–2024) put recognition, justice and development for Black people worldwide at its centre. As the decade closed, Bantu e.V. used Black Engagement Matters to strengthen the volunteer engagement of Black communities in Germany.
- 10 Black resource persons were trained to carry knowledge and structures into their communities.
- 30 Black organisations from across Germany were connected with each other.
- A closing conference brought the results together and strengthened cooperation beyond the project.
More projects in this programme
Kikili – Sandau Town Granary
In Sandau (Elbe) the listed former town granary is becoming a place for encounter, culture, education and remembrance – run by Kikili, with Bantu e.V. as fiscal sponsor.
since 2022
FashionEmpowerment
Weekly fashion and empowerment workshops – ending with a big show in front of 350 guests.
2023