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- “What makes diasporas unique for me is their passion to make a real difference.”
David Nyuol Vincent, Director of Peace Palette, was one of three facilitators at Diaspora
Learning Network’s (DLN) Peacebuilding and Reconciliation seminar held on 24th
February at the University of Melbourne. Speaking about how real change can be
effected in their countries of origin, David went on to say that “it’s crucial to get
credibility in a very complex political surrounding. We must have a very clear agenda
and focus area.” - “Sport for Peace” in South Sudan: Play Sports, not War
Imagine a world where rivalries are settled through sporting competitions instead of violence. Wishful thinking? Not at all. Our longstanding colleagues at Peace Palette, a non-government organisation based in Twic State, South Sudan, and Melbourne, Australia made it a reality.
- The Story of Sandra Chestnutt is Opening a New Chapter
Sandra Chestnutt, our beloved and irreplaceable Community Engagement Coordinator, leads a rich and admirable life. She has worked in some of the toughest countries in…
- Congratulations Denise Cauchi, Order of Australia Medal
On behalf of the Board and everyone at Diaspora Action Australia (DAA), I would like to congratulate our Executive Director, Denise Cauchi on recently being awarded the Order…
- Celebrating Refugee and Migrants Communities: Diaspora Action Australia’s Refugee Day Event “My Journey, My Home”
On World Refugee Day, the 20th of June, DAA hosted “My Journey, My Home” at Flinders Street Station to celebrate the cultures and journeys of…
- “These Diaspora Groups are Us”: Why Your Donation is Crucial for Diaspora Action Australia and for Worldwide Peace building and Humanitarian Development
I recently sat down with the Executive Director and co-founder of Diaspora Action Australia (DAA) Denise Cauchi to talk about the unique work DAA does,…
- South Sudanese Youth Use the Healing Power of Art to Build Peace and Connection
Abe Nouk from Creative Rebellion Youth, Sarah Williams from Footprints, Ibby Deng, Akur (Veronica) Deng Barr Abyei from Youth Australia, and Ezeldin Deng from…
- The Nuba Mountain Association of Australia builds connections to help their people in the Nuba Mountains
Haroun Kofi and Komi Bana from the Nuba Mountains International diaspora group at the Diasporas in Action conference, September 2016 “Every day is a bombing…
- Bridging Lanka: Building Bridges between Sri Lankans in Australia and their Country of Origin
Jeremy Liyanage is the Executive Director of Bridging Lanka and moved the audience to tears with his passion and authenticity at the Diasporas in Action…
- Diaspora Action Australia Helps OSGA Get United Nations Consultative Status
Oromio Support Group Australia (OSGA) has worked with DAA for many years. Through mutual hard work and enjoyable cooperation, OSGA was given official consultative status…
