How We Work

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.

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