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Join us at Afrikadag on November 18th!
For years, relentless efforts have been made to combat extreme poverty among cocoa farmers in Ghana, an essential link in the multi-billion dollar chocolate industry. Yet, despite these endeavors, poverty remains unchanged. On November 18, 2023, Africa In Motion will unveil the ‘Equal Trade Chocolate Tastes Better’ campaign, dedicated to Read more…
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Interview with Max Koffi E-International relations
“What if the mechanisms that are supposed to fight poverty are the very reasons for its continuation?” Read the interview between Maup van de Kerkhof (Graduate MSc International Development | Freelance writer and investigative journalist) and Max Koffi on the Equal Trade Alliance initiative. Spoiler, they discussed about the trade relations between Read more…
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Launch of our New Advocacy Program: The Equal Trade Alliance
We are thrilled to announce the official launch of our new Advocacy Program: Equal Trade Alliance (ETA)! This program is a significant step forward in our ongoing efforts to accelerate the sustainable social economic development of Africa. Through this initiative, we aim to raise awareness about the paradox of poverty Read more…
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We are in Ghana!
The registration for Africa in Motion-Ghana Limited (AIM-Ghana) came through! AIM-Ghana is officially a subsidiary/member firm of Africa In Motion Netherlands. With the establishment of a subsidiary in West Africa, AIM hopes to strengthen its presence in Africa and be closer to its target group. The main objective of AIM-Ghana Read more…
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An alternative Christmas story
Journalist and Writer Vamba Sherif wrote a short Christmas Story about his experiences as a child growing up on a cocoa farm in Liberia. The story was published in a Dutch national newspaper and used an alternative Christmas story on multiple high schools. View the story here: [English] [Dutch]
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AIM welcomes a new member!
AIM welcomes a new member! Harry van Bommel Harry van Bommel is a well known Dutch politician, anti-globalisation activist, Read more…
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Do a master thesis or internship with AIM
Watch this video to find out more about the different thesis and internship opportunities you can do with AIM. What has been done: AIM asked the WUR Science Shop to do 1) research on the transition toward fairer cocoa trade and 2) research on health care initiatives of African Diaspora in Ghana Read more…
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Board member AIM completes PhD on diaspora engagement
Antony Otieno Ong’ayo – board member of Africa In Motion – has completed his PhD on the engagement of diaspora. The study addresses the challenges inherent in diaspora engagement initiatives by policy makers, aimed at harnessing the development potential of migration through remittances. It emphasises the collective dimensions of diaspora development potential Read more…