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Africa Awareness Week 2024

​​​Africa Awareness Week

The Creative Island Partnership (CIP) and Friends of Africa Jersey (FOAJ)​ are proud to present the eighth celebration of African Awareness Week (AAW) on the Island.

AAW is a chance for Jersey’s African-Caribbean ​community to share their culture with the Island through educational and cultural activities, which include:

Even​ts

Event​

Date and timeLocation and description

African Painting Workshops

 

Tuesday 21 May to Friday 24 May 2024

Jersey Museum

Artist Selina Chibanda of Eye Am Africa will run a 3-hour workshop each day throughout the week.

Book your ticket on Eventbrite.

Royal Square Lunchtime Pop-ups

 

Thursday 23 May and
Friday 24 May 2024,
11am to 3pm

Royal Square

Join FOAJ in the Royal Square at lunchtime for pop-up stalls and live cultural performances, including a performance from Zimbabwean singer-songwriter Vusa​ Mkhahya and his band.

AAW Evening mixerFriday 24 May 2024, 10pm

Rojo Bar, Nightclub and Roof Terrace

Meet up for a post-work community mixer at Rojo's Friday evening.

Annual Africa Day GalaSaturday 25 May, 6.30pm

Pomme D'Or Hotel

Friends of Africa Jersey's annual gala dinner returns.

A chance to join local community members to celebrate Africa Awareness Week with food, drink, and a live DJ set.

Tickets are available on the FOAJ website



Organisers

Friends of Africa Jersey

FOAJ is a local charity working to promote, celebrate and enhance the profile of African-Caribbean culture on the Island. 

Their team works across: 

  • ​schools
  • workplaces
  • public spaces

Where they run activities to share African-Caribbean heritage with the multicultural community in Jersey.

FoAJ also works to support individuals with the transition and integration into life in Jersey. They advocate for African-Caribbean Islanders to ensure their voices are fairly heard within the community. 

They also provide financial support to those who need access to health and care services. 

You can find out more about FOAJ and their work on:

The Creative Island Partnership

The CIP has been established by the Government as a forum for individuals interested in working together to deliver the objectives of the Arts Strategy. 

The CIP provides a space for knowledge exchange, ideas generation and direct engagement with Government. The network includes leaders from: 

  • ​arts and cultural organisations
  • people directly engaged and involved with the arts 
  • lead partners in sport, education, business, health, tourism, and the environment

Members will be a part of developing the pillars of the Arts strategy. 

If you’re interested in becoming a member, consider Joining the Creative Island Partnership.

You can also find out more on the Creative Island Partnership Facebook page​.​​



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