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, 22 November 2026MI2026-24B
Work in Germany · Programme 4
Civic Engagement & Rights
Anti-racism, empowerment and community
Anti-racism, anti-discrimination, political empowerment and community building: we strengthen the African diaspora and marginalised groups in Germany: with spaces for encounter, networks of Black-led organisations and local places of togetherness.
Focus areas
- Safe spaces for encounter, exchange and empowerment
- Networking and capacity building for Black-led organisations
- Cultural identity and self-confidence of young people
- Community spaces in rural areas
Current projects
Kikili: Sandau Town Granary
In Sandau (Elbe) the listed former town granary is becoming a place for encounter, culture, education and remembrance, managed independently by Vicky Germain as developer and project lead, with Bantu e.V. as fiscal sponsor.
since 2022
Completed projects
Black Engagement Matters: Building Black Resilience
Ten Black resource persons were trained and 30 Black organisations across Germany were connected.
2023–2024
FashionEmpowerment
Throughout 2023, young people designed fashion that reflects their African-European identities. The closing show drew 350 guests.
2023