Past Events

North Wales African Diaspora: Solidarity in action

Diaspora

In person event Sat 4 Oct, 2025, 10:00am — 2:30pm Bangor African and Caribbean Centre, 346 High Street, Bangor, LL57 1YA

This in-person event brings together members of the African diaspora in the north of Wales to explore different ways of engaging in international solidarity work.

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Global Health Partnerships Cymru Conference 2025

Health

ConferenceIn person event Mon 8 Sep, 2025, 10:15am — 4:30pm Public Health Wales, 2 Capital Quarter, Tyndall St, Cardiff CF10 4BZ

We’re pleased to announce that our keynote health conference for the global solidarity sector is returning this year on Monday the 8th of September in Cardiff, under the theme: "Transforming Policy: Advocacy for Global Health Equality".

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Focus on Family Care: What is behind the UK’s new campaign on care reform for children?

Online event Wed 16 Jul, 2025, 1:00pm — 2:30pm Zoom

SWIDN, Hub Cymru Africa, and Hope and Homes for Children invite you to a collaborative, open-access online event focused on care for marginalised children.

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Strengthening Livelihoods through Women’s Entrepreneurship

Diversity and Inclusion

Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment

Gender Community of PracticeOnline event Wed 9 Jul, 2025, 1:00pm — 2:00pm Zoom

This next session of our Gender Community of Practice will address the connection between women’s empowerment and increased livelihoods.

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Safeguarding Surgery by Hub Cymru Africa

Safeguarding for trustees and focal points

WebinarOnline event Thu 3 Jul, 2025, 12:00pm — 4:00pm Zoom

This is mandatory training for designated Safeguarding focal points of organisations working in partnership in Wales and Africa, including Safeguarding focal points of partners in Africa.

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Safeguarding Essentials

WebinarOnline event Mon 16 Jun, 2025, 10:00am — 2:00pm Zoom

This training will take participants through the essential safeguarding practices and requirements for organisations working in global solidarity with partners in Africa.

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Wales and Africa Grant Scheme Information Session

Climate Change and Environment

Health

Lifelong Learning

Sustainable Livelihoods

WebinarOnline event Wed 11 Jun, 2025, 10:00am — 12:00pm

An information session for those interested in applying for funding from the Wales and Africa Grant Scheme.

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VSLAs: A Pathway to Economic Empowerment and Sustainability

Sustainable Livelihoods

Shared Learning EventOnline event Wed 28 May, 2025, 2:00pm — 3:30pm Zoom

Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLA) are one of the most effective grassroots models of financial inclusion and poverty reduction in marginalised communities. Join this inspirational and educational shared learning session to hear from experts in the field and success stories.

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Exploring the Big Give: Insights and learnings from successful fundraising campaigns

Shared Learning EventOnline event Wed 21 May, 2025, 1:00pm — 2:15pm Zoom

This Shared Learning Event offers members of the Wales and Africa community an opportunity to explore how the Big Give and its match funding campaigns can serve as a powerful tool for online fundraising for Wales-based charities.

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Beekeeping and Livelihoods

Climate Change and Environment

Sustainable Livelihoods

In person event Tue 13 May, 2025, 2:00pm — 4:00pm Temple of Peace and Health, Cardiff, CF10 3AP

Join Bees for Development project managers from Wales and partners from Ghana and Uganda to learn about their work projects and the impact they make.

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The role of the African Diaspora in Global Solidarity: Partnerships for Success

Diaspora

Networking, Panel DiscussionIn person event Sat 10 May, 2025, 12:00pm — 4:00pm Grange Pavilion, Grange Gardens, Cardiff, CF11 7LJ

Join us for this free in-person event; an afternoon of reflection, connection, and collaboration for members of the African diaspora in Wales involved in global solidarity work or simply curious to learn more.

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