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Detailed Example of an Africa Night Stories Sessions

1. Pre-Africa Night Stories Sessions:

  • Participants are encouraged to submit questions anonymously via the online form. No question is out of bounds! Example questions might include:

    • “What languages are spoken in Africa?”

    • “Is Africa only about poverty and wildlife?”

    • “How do traditional and modern lifestyles coexist in African societies?”

2. Workshop Structure:

  • Introduction (10 minutes):

    • Brief welcome by the facilitator.

    • Overview of the Africa Night Stories Sessions theme and objectives.

    • Introduction to Africa’s diversity (geography, languages, cultures, economies).

  • Interactive Segment 1 (50 minutes): “Answering and discussing of pre-submitted questions. Open Dialogue”

    • Facilitator answers some of the pre-submitted (anonymous) questions with facts and examples.

    • Participants are invited to share their assumptions or experiences and discuss them.

  • Coffee break  (15 minutes)

 

  • Interactive Segment 2 (30 minutes): “Q&A and Open Dialogue”

    • Address more (pre-submitted) questions and spontaneous ones from participants.

    • Honest and respectful discussions.

  • Cultural Showcase (25 minutes):

    • Highlight an African cultural element, such as music, dance, or cuisine.

    • Optional: Invite a guest speaker.

    • Optional: Live performances or tasting sessions

  • Closing (15 minutes):

    • Summary of key takeaways.

    • Feedback collection from participants.

    • Invitation to follow-up sessions and join the mailing list.

    • Possibility to have a follow-up Zoom session

3. Sitting arrangement – Africa Night Stories Sessions:

  • Seating in a semi-circle for an informal African Village Square atmosphere, and a refreshment table

  • Venue with a projector to showcase engaging and supporting multimedia materials, such as videos, maps, and infographics.

4. Post-Africa Night Stories Sessions:

  • Share key highlights and recordings (with permission) on social media for further discussion.

The workshops are designed to engage a wide range of participants, including:

  1. General Public: Individuals curious about Africa, its cultures, and histories.

  2. Students and Educators: Those studying or teaching topics related to Africa, such as geography, history, or cultural studies.

  3. Professionals: People working in fields like international relations, business, or social work, who want to gain deeper insights into African societies.

  4. Community Leaders and Activists: Those involved in multicultural initiatives or advocating for diversity and inclusion.

  5. Migrants and Diaspora Members: Individuals with African roots who wish to share or expand their knowledge about the continent.