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- #ActionForAfghanistan
We stand with Australia’s Afghan diaspora communities in their call for the Australian government to recognise their responsibilities to the Afghan people. As the Taliban…
- Who are the Diaspora Humanitarians?
Who are the humanitarians? For DAA it goes without saying; any discussion about future humanitarian leaders and what reshaping the humanitarian ecosystem might look like…
- Interview with Mingo Heiduk, Head of Unit for the Danish Refugee Council’s Diaspora Global Programme
What are the contributions of the diasporas to development aid and disaster relief? What role do they play on the global stage? We spoke to…
- The dynamics of transnational networks in South Sudan’s global community.
What role do transnational networks and mobile citizens of the South Sudanese community play in Australia and South Sudan? The report “The role of transnational…
- Interview with Cindy Horst: “Diaspora provide a lot of humanitarian and development aid and it is a pity that we do not recognize or support their contributions more.”
Interview with Cindy Horst: “Diaspora provide a lot of humanitarian and development aid and it is a pity that we do not recognize or support…
- Hand in Hand for Syria: How a two-man project turned into a leading humanitarian force in Syria today
From working in finance and management for one of the largest gas and electricity utility companies in Europe, to now specialising in humanitarian aid and…
- 3rd Diaspora Learning Network Workshop (19th May)
Open for Business: Diaspora Market Shapers and Business Builders. Business as usual? Not when diaspora communities have a say. The third Diaspora Learning Network (DLN) seminar aimed at exploring the significance of diaspora businesses as well as the dynamics, challenges and risks they face in Australia. Instead of only focusing on remittances, which is often the case in similar studies, this seminar looked beyond this factor to trade, investment as well as skill and technology transfer – “brain circulation” rather than brain drain is the key word.
- A report from the second Diaspora Learning Network seminar held in April.
In times of crises Diaspora engagement takes on a multitude of forms and one of them is crisis response, where the communities play an…
- Welcome to our new Executive Director – Denise Goldfinch
Diaspora Action Australia (DAA) warmly welcomes Denise Goldfinch to the role of Executive Director. “We’re thrilled to have Denise join our organisation. She brings an incredible…
- Farewell to Denise Cauchi, our Executive Director and Co-Founder
After nearly a decade working with Diaspora Action Australia (DAA), our Executive Director and Co-Founder Denise Cauchi has decided to leave her position and open a new chapter in her life. Advocate, diplomat, leader, mentor, teacher, supporter, protestor, questioner, confidante, are some of the words that many may use to describe Denise. Her charming and engaging personality, her colourful and vibrant appearance, and her immense zest for life brightened up our office days. You’ll be missed dearly by all of us, Denise!
