BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Migrant Media Network - ECPv6.15.13.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://migrantmedia.network X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Migrant Media Network REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Berlin BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20220219T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20220219T210000 DTSTAMP:20260411T102810 CREATED:20220215T121540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T121951Z UID:8084-1645290000-1645304400@migrantmedia.network SUMMARY:FASHION ・SUSTAINABILITY ・AFRICA DESCRIPTION:#MMN Meetup: How can the Ghanaian fashion industry become a resource for sustainable alternatives to migration? \nTalk and exhibits by Nuel Bans (founder & editor-in-chief of Debonair Afrik\, a Ghanaian-based digital media publication) and Rhoda Wedam (founder and CEO of the Song-Ba Empowerment Center\, Ghana) \nWhat is needed to develop sustainable business opportunities in the fashion industry? Which role does second-hand clothing play for Ghana’s entrepreneurs? And how can local entrepreneurs become successful (inter)nationally? During our next #MMN meetup\, our two guests will provide insights into the challenges and successes of Ghanaian entrepreneurs in the fashion market and discuss how sustainable fashion can create positive alternatives to migration. \nThe event will also feature two photo exhibitions\, entitled In The Days Of Us and Fast Enough To Trash \n  \nAbout the speakers: \nEkuban Emmanuel\, popularly known as Nuel Bans\, aims to support Africa’s young and emerging fashion talents. He is a creative collector for The Style Lounge\, a platform that scouts for and nurtures emerging fashion in Africa\, Ambassador to Global Fashion Exchange\, and founder & editor-in-chief of Debonair Afrik. Debonair Afrik is a Ghanaia-based digital publication covering fashion\, lifestyle\, publishing\, and current events. It was founded in 2015 as a neo-Africanism publication and serves as an online news portal for Ghanaians and others in the Sub-Saharan region. \n  \nRhoda Wedma is the founder and CEO of the Song-Ba Empowerment Centre. She focuses on supporting women and girls without formal education\, who travel to urban cities as head porters (Kayayo) and helps them identify sources of income. She is also the #MMN local coordinator for the Northern Region\, where she focuses on helping the youth in the region have access to accurate information regarding migration and learn about employment and educational opportunities they can pursue in their area. \n  URL:https://migrantmedia.network/event/fashion-%e3%83%bbsustainability-%e3%83%bbafrica/ LOCATION:open culture office\, Germany CATEGORIES:Germany Events,Online Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://migrantmedia.network/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/fashion_facebook_banner.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="r0g_agency for open culture and critical transformation gGmbH":MAILTO:info@openculture.agency END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20211231T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20211231T193000 DTSTAMP:20260411T102810 CREATED:20220122T094212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220122T095036Z UID:7630-1640973600-1640979000@migrantmedia.network SUMMARY:Seedy_Saidykhan - #MMN Diaspora Mentor #MigrationTalkShow DESCRIPTION: #MigrationTalkShow on the 31st of Deecmber live on facebook at 18:00 o’clock with Susanne Bellinghausen #MMN_Migrant Media Network project manager – MMN #YahyaYaffa Human right activist\, Radio producer and Diaspora mentor for The Gambia and Karamo Conteh (MIDE ) student in Berlin and Diaspora Mentor for The Gambia. We will be discussing issues of irregular and smart migration and also talk about the new German government and the changes to migration policy. \n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/Seedyshow/videos/939535036954706 URL:https://migrantmedia.network/event/seedy_saidykhan-migrationtalkshow/ LOCATION:Online\, Germany CATEGORIES:Online Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://migrantmedia.network/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Bildschirmfoto-2021-12-31-um-5.56.18-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20211223T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20211223T143000 DTSTAMP:20260411T102810 CREATED:20211212T103033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211212T103033Z UID:7027-1640262600-1640269800@migrantmedia.network SUMMARY:Stammtisch on migration decision_NBR DESCRIPTION:Group discussion with community members on migration decision related to the analysis of the Diaspora mentor on some of the key important issues he has mentioned during his deliberation related to migration decisio: Theh target groups are students and community youths. By the end of the discussion participants should be able to understand the important of migration decision so as to help them in taking a positive decision related to migration. URL:https://migrantmedia.network/event/stammtisch-on-migration-decision_nbr/ LOCATION:Bantaba\, Gambia CATEGORIES:The Gambia Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://migrantmedia.network/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20211220T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20211220T140000 DTSTAMP:20260411T102810 CREATED:20211212T101100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211212T101157Z UID:6998-1640005200-1640008800@migrantmedia.network SUMMARY:#safemigration & alternatives_WCR DESCRIPTION:Awareness arising activity on” safe migration alternative” in the community of Brikama URL:https://migrantmedia.network/event/safemigration-alternatives_wca/ LOCATION:Brikama\, Gambia CATEGORIES:The Gambia Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://migrantmedia.network/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20211220T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20211220T170000 DTSTAMP:20260411T102810 CREATED:20220204T140542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T140739Z UID:7901-1639987200-1640019600@migrantmedia.network SUMMARY:#MMN_USSD Ghana Outreach DESCRIPTION: \n \n  \nFive hundred and three (503) copies of the #MMN handy notes were distributed to the youth at social events and Market places. Moreover\, one hundred and five (105) people were reached on WhatsApp. The USSD code stickers were also posted at vantage points in the communities. \n  \n      \n  URL:https://migrantmedia.network/event/mmn_ussd-ghana-outreach/ CATEGORIES:Ghana Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://migrantmedia.network/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/WhatsApp-Image-2022-01-16-at-10.41.29-PM.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20211219T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20211219T180000 DTSTAMP:20260411T102810 CREATED:20211212T103621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T142213Z UID:7034-1639933200-1639936800@migrantmedia.network SUMMARY:#SAFEMIGRATION & Human Trafficking_URR DESCRIPTION:Provide information and safe migration tips and regulations by using websites WAKA well and www.iom.int migapp@iom.int\nSensitize youth and other stakeholders on the risk involved in human trafficking.\nRaise awareness on Irregular migration and the MMN USSD CODE 1228\n\nTarget groups are last palmas youth groups. URL:https://migrantmedia.network/event/safemigration-human-trafficking/ LOCATION:Fatoto Village\, Gambia CATEGORIES:The Gambia Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://migrantmedia.network/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Isatou_1912921_Fatoto_1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20211219T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20211219T153000 DTSTAMP:20260411T102810 CREATED:20211212T100900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T132431Z UID:6994-1639922400-1639927800@migrantmedia.network SUMMARY:#MMN_COMMUNITY OUTREACH_WCR DESCRIPTION:The activity conducted by the local coordinator for west coast region Lamin Sanneh on the 19th December 2021 at Kimbo Dadeland.The discussion mainly focused on safe Migration. Participants were taken through on the risk associated with irregular Migration and possible ways for people to implore in migrating safely. The recently boat that disappeared on the coast of the river to Spain for was equally discussed. URL:https://migrantmedia.network/event/mmn_community-outreach_wca/ LOCATION:Kimbo Dadeland\, Gambia CATEGORIES:The Gambia Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://migrantmedia.network/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Lamin_191221_1-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20211219T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20211219T110000 DTSTAMP:20260411T102810 CREATED:20211212T091138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T132613Z UID:6989-1639906200-1639911600@migrantmedia.network SUMMARY:#SAFEMIGRATION OUTREACH_WCR DESCRIPTION:Awareness arising activity on” safe migration alternatives” in the community of Kombo East. The community outreach program was held in Kuloro 19th December 2021 from 9:30 to 11am local time. Most of the elders that attended did not hesitate to share their opinion on the trend of irregular Migration. URL:https://migrantmedia.network/event/safemigration_wcr/ LOCATION:Kuloro\, Gambia CATEGORIES:The Gambia Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://migrantmedia.network/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Lamin_191221_KomboEast_1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20211219T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20211219T170000 DTSTAMP:20260411T102810 CREATED:20211212T102046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211212T102138Z UID:7014-1639900800-1639933200@migrantmedia.network SUMMARY:#irregular migration & positive alternatives_LRR DESCRIPTION:1. Introduce #MMN and its activities to youth leaders.\n2. Disseminate information to different youths and on the effects of irregular migration and human trafficking\, and equally exposing them to the available opportunities in the country. \nThe target group are youth and women URL:https://migrantmedia.network/event/irregular-migration-positive-alternatives_lrr/ LOCATION:Sankuya\, Gambia CATEGORIES:The Gambia Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://migrantmedia.network/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211219 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211220 DTSTAMP:20260411T102810 CREATED:20220204T220921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T220921Z UID:7965-1639872000-1639958399@migrantmedia.network SUMMARY:Outreach organized at Anyako DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n\n\n\n\nOn the 19th of December 2021\, outreach was organized and implemented at Anyako in the Keta Municipality. It was the Anyako  Youth Annual Celebration so I represented the #MMN at the request of the Municipal Chief Executive. James used the occasion to introduce the #MMN & r0g agency and with the arrangement with the stakeholders\, he proceeded to inform the gathering about migration – irregular and regular so we discouraged irregular migration and empowered the youth to realize skill acquisition as a positive alternative. The current Assemblyman is a very serious young person and he is very close to the people. He already has a good relationship with the Assembly\, the BAC\, #MMN\, and other key stakeholders to help build URL:https://migrantmedia.network/event/outreach-organized-at-anyako/ LOCATION:Anyako\, Ghana CATEGORIES:Ghana Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://migrantmedia.network/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/MMN-Diaspora-STAMMTISCH-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20211218T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20211218T180000 DTSTAMP:20260411T102810 CREATED:20211212T103307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T130708Z UID:7030-1639846800-1639850400@migrantmedia.network SUMMARY:# SMARTMIGRATION_URR DESCRIPTION:1. Introduced the MMN Field Guild Kit\n2. Create awareness on irregular migration and its harmfulness to the youths and local opportunities available in The Gambia.\nThe target are youth groups and women. URL:https://migrantmedia.network/event/smartmigration_urr/ LOCATION:Vellingara Demba Jawo CATEGORIES:The Gambia Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://migrantmedia.network/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Isatou_18122021Vellingara_1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20211218T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20211218T120000 DTSTAMP:20260411T102810 CREATED:20211212T103938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T130310Z UID:7039-1639825200-1639828800@migrantmedia.network SUMMARY:SMART MIGRATION & GOALS_URR DESCRIPTION:1. Create awareness of the USSD code *1228#\n2. Expose the mitigating propagandas on social media and provide a safe decisions process regarding migration.\n3. Mapping the journey for potential migrants.\nTarget group are the stidents at Fatoto Senior Secondary School. URL:https://migrantmedia.network/event/smart-migration-goals/ LOCATION:Fatoto School In Kantora\, Gambia CATEGORIES:The Gambia Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://migrantmedia.network/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Isatou_18122021Kantoraschool_2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20211218T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20211218T120000 DTSTAMP:20260411T102810 CREATED:20211212T101748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T132809Z UID:7010-1639821600-1639828800@migrantmedia.network SUMMARY:#MMN_challenges on irregular migration_LRR DESCRIPTION:1 Introducing MMN\n2. Sensitize the youths on difficulties and challenges on irregular migration\, human trafficking smuggling and equally safe migration plans.\n3. Increase awareness on the available skills and resources in the country which one can effectively make best use of without embarking on these deadlier journey. \nThe target groups are youth leaders\, returnees and women. \n  URL:https://migrantmedia.network/event/mmn_challenges-on-irregular-migration_lrr/ LOCATION:Nyoro Jataba\, Gambia CATEGORIES:The Gambia Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://migrantmedia.network/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Serrey_18122021_2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20211217T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20211217T173000 DTSTAMP:20260411T102810 CREATED:20211212T102748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T131114Z UID:7024-1639756800-1639762200@migrantmedia.network SUMMARY:Community outreach on migration resources & information_NBR DESCRIPTION:Engagement with community members on clear message about migration information and resources. By the end of the session participants should be well inform on issues surrounding migration resources and information and have the clear view of them and also expose them to available opportunities. URL:https://migrantmedia.network/event/community-outreach-on-migration-resources-information_nbr/ LOCATION:Saaba Village\, Gambia CATEGORIES:The Gambia Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://migrantmedia.network/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Muhammed_17122021_2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20211217T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20211217T120000 DTSTAMP:20260411T102810 CREATED:20211212T101505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T084129Z UID:7005-1639735200-1639742400@migrantmedia.network SUMMARY:Community Outreach on irregular migration_LRR DESCRIPTION:1. Introduce #MMN and its activities to participants.\n2. Open a forum for discussion on the issues of irregular migration\, the impacts\, challenges and safe migration at length. The target group are students. URL:https://migrantmedia.network/event/community-outreach-on-irregular-migration_lrr/ LOCATION:Notre Dam school\, Gambia CATEGORIES:The Gambia Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://migrantmedia.network/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Serrey_17122021_2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20211216T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20211216T170000 DTSTAMP:20260411T102810 CREATED:20220204T215054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T215054Z UID:7948-1639641600-1639674000@migrantmedia.network SUMMARY:Stammtisch On "SMART Migration" DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\nOn 16th December\, 2021 this stammtisch was organized and implemented in collaboration BAC Keta Office at Kedzikorpe – Keta to train women hairdressers on migration. The meeting went well with participants being able to identify the constraints and other issues associated with migration especially irregular migration. We discussed the alternatives to irregular migration and how to start seriously\, working hard to bring people’s mind to peace as majority of the people can’t feed themselves because of poverty. The participants expressed their grievances on how they were not getting support to grow their businesses and that the hairdressing business was very important. They said they needed support from government to move their businesses to the next level. URL:https://migrantmedia.network/event/stammtisch-on-smart-migration/ LOCATION:Kedzikorpe\, Keta\, Ghana CATEGORIES:Ghana Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://migrantmedia.network/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/MMN-Diaspora-STAMMTISCH-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211216 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211217 DTSTAMP:20260411T102810 CREATED:20220204T213702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T214845Z UID:7942-1639612800-1639699199@migrantmedia.network SUMMARY:Stammtisch in Keta on "Human trafficking and Human smugglers" DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n\n\n\n\nStammtisch was organized and held at Tsiame Community Centre in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region\, with fifty-seven (57) participants – 30 males and 27 females. The topic discussed was Migration Decisions and Human Trafficking. We also talked about the topic: Resources and Information\, the Plan before you pack concept. \nThe training helped the participants to understand modern ways of human trafficking and how smugglers can traffic potential migrants through the internet and social media. They also learned how they can use  Social Media to educate themselves about job opportunities at home\, start something small and grow it gradually as an alternative to irregular migration. Mr. David from the BAC supported the #MMN\, informed and also confirmed to participants that there are livelihood opportunities in place for the youth to access. James also talked about possibilities for funds to support the youth who are ready to start something for themselves and also promised to stand by the #MMN as our work is becoming more and more interesting as we mainly focused on youth empowerment and development. URL:https://migrantmedia.network/event/stammtisch-in-keta-on-human-trafficking-and-human-smugglers/ LOCATION:Tsiame Community\, Tsiame Community\, Ghana CATEGORIES:Ghana Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://migrantmedia.network/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/MMN-Diaspora-STAMMTISCH-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20211215T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20211215T120000 DTSTAMP:20260411T102810 CREATED:20211212T102547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T131433Z UID:7021-1639562400-1639569600@migrantmedia.network SUMMARY:Stammtisch on irregular migration_NBR DESCRIPTION:Focus group discussion with youth returnees and entrepreneurs to hear from each other so as to take an informed decision on how to make best used of business opportunitie. By the end of the session participants should be able to understand what it takes to be a successful entrepreneurs and also to take an informed decision as youth.\nThe target groups are youth returnees\, community members and entrepreneurs- URL:https://migrantmedia.network/event/stammtisch-on-irregular-migration_nbr/ LOCATION:Saaba Village\, Gambia CATEGORIES:The Gambia Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://migrantmedia.network/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Muhammed_122021_2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211211 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211212 DTSTAMP:20260411T102810 CREATED:20220204T140035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T140035Z UID:7895-1639180800-1639267199@migrantmedia.network SUMMARY:Coomunity Outreach at Graduation Ceremony DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nSabina Abuga (Local Coordinator) was invited on by Honorable Anthony Nyarkoh and Mr. Moses\, the organizers for the Ghana National Dressmakers and Tailors Association- Yamoransa Branch to for the Graduation Ceremony of the Apprentices. Sabina Abuga briefed the audience on the negative impact of irregular migration and shared the USSD code with them. URL:https://migrantmedia.network/event/coomunity-outreach-at-graduation-ceremony/ LOCATION:Yamoransa\, Ghana CATEGORIES:Ghana Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://migrantmedia.network/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/WhatsApp-Image-2022-01-16-at-10.42.28-PM.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20211210T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20211210T150000 DTSTAMP:20260411T102810 CREATED:20211212T073040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211212T075057Z UID:6978-1639144800-1639148400@migrantmedia.network SUMMARY:#MMN on air @ Wearebornfree Radio DESCRIPTION:On Friday the 10th of December #MMN was live on air at Wearebornfree Humanity Matters (88.4 Mhz in Berlin; 90\,7 Mhz in Potsdam)\n\n\n Yaya Yaffa talked to our project manager Susanne Bellinghausen and Ghana Diapora coordinator Benedictus Agbelom about their role in the project\, challenges for 2022 and the successes of 2021. \ntune in here: facebook.com/migrantmedianetwork URL:https://migrantmedia.network/event/mmn-on-air-wearebornfree-radio/ LOCATION:Wearebornfree Radio Kreuzberg\, Germany CATEGORIES:Germany Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://migrantmedia.network/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MMN_radio_3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211211 DTSTAMP:20260411T102810 CREATED:20220204T125434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T125501Z UID:7843-1639094400-1639180799@migrantmedia.network SUMMARY:Commuity Entry NSUTA DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCommunity entry is key to our activities\, Emmanuel Korsah visited the Chief of Nsuta at his palace with the  Queen’s mother and some community leaders to discuss with him the purpose of me meeting his community people. The Chief Nana Owusu Ameyaw II and queen mother Nana Afofie with the community leaders Mr. Apraku with Uncle Atta who joined Emmanuel to the palace to discuss with the chief his purpose in their community were honored with the opportunity to introduce himself. Emmanuel\, told Nana Owusu his purpose for coming and briefed him about the Migrant Media Network  #MMN\, and also shared with him some information in the #MMN Field Guide Kit\,  he will be sharing with his community people. Nana Owusu delightfully welcomed him again and said is a good initiative\, also Nana Owusu thanked #MMN for visiting and choosing his town as part of the communities we are sharing valuable migration information with. He again stated\, “his community is one of the communities that youth travel a lot especially through Libya and the desert\, and encourage is good for bringing such activity into his community”. \nThe chief gave permission for the team to undertake information dissemination activities on irregular and regular migration in his community. \n  \n  URL:https://migrantmedia.network/event/commuity-entry-nsuta/ LOCATION:Nsuta community\, Techiman Bono-East Region. CATEGORIES:Ghana Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://migrantmedia.network/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Emmanuel_2021-12-10.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211211 DTSTAMP:20260411T102810 CREATED:20220204T121858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T121858Z UID:7838-1639094400-1639180799@migrantmedia.network SUMMARY:NSUTA 2 #MMN Inter-Comminities Stammtisch DESCRIPTION: \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nNSUTA 2 community stammtisch. The Nsuta Community 1\, Shared their experiences and gave feedback to aid Nsuta Coomintuy 2 Play the MMN Game “THINK CAREFULLY; MOVE SAFELY.  The two youth groups of Nsuta in the Bono-East region together with other returnees immersed in the Game and recommend it to be played in all Ghanaian Households for proper sensitization on Migration. \nFIND OUT MORE ABOUT MIGRATION INFORMATION HERE https://migrantmedia.network \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://migrantmedia.network/event/nsuta-2-mmn-inter-comminities-stammtisch/ LOCATION:Nsuta community\, Techiman Bono-East Region. CATEGORIES:Ghana Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://migrantmedia.network/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Emmanuel_2021-12-10...jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211211 DTSTAMP:20260411T102810 CREATED:20220204T120839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T120839Z UID:7831-1639094400-1639180799@migrantmedia.network SUMMARY:NSUTA #MMN Inter-Community Stammtisch DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nOn the 10th December 2021\, Emmanuel Korsah the Bono East local Trainer brought his two youth groups from different communities of Nsuta in the Bono-East region together for the Stammtisch. \nThe interaction was initiated by asking “who would like to travel”. Almost all the participants raised a hand and he asked again why would they like to travel? And their responses were\, “Ghana is not interested to stay”\, “To go and search for job opportunities”\, “To go and settle there”\, “Go to School”\, “To explore another country\, and so on”. \nHe took the privilege of their answers to introduce to them the topics in the Migrant Media Network (#MMN) Field Guide ToolKit; migration decisions\, and plan before you pack. \nFIND OUT MORE ABOUT MIGRATION INFORMATION HERE https://migrantmedia.network URL:https://migrantmedia.network/event/nsuta-mmn-inter-community-stammtisch/ LOCATION:Nsuta community\, Techiman Bono-East Region. CATEGORIES:Ghana Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://migrantmedia.network/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Emmanuel_2021-12-10..jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20211207T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20211207T170000 DTSTAMP:20260411T102810 CREATED:20220204T135657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T135657Z UID:7891-1638864000-1638896400@migrantmedia.network SUMMARY:Outreach By Sabina DESCRIPTION:  \nSabina Abuga (local coordinator) on Tuesday 7th December 2021\, made a courtesy call to Prof. Augustine Tanle\, a Professor of Migration and Refugees Studies in the Department of Population and Health\, University of Cape Coast to introduce the MMN activities and Field Guide Tool Kit to him. Prof. Tanle is one of the few professors in the University who has a keen interest and passion for issues related to Migration and Refugees. His interest in women and migration is exceptional. He was amazed about the activities of the Organization and also agreed to support the Organization in achieving its objectives and goal. URL:https://migrantmedia.network/event/outreach-by-sabina/ LOCATION:Cape Coast\, Ghana CATEGORIES:Ghana Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://migrantmedia.network/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/WhatsApp-Image-2022-01-16-at-10.41.40-PM.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211206 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211207 DTSTAMP:20260411T102810 CREATED:20220204T213045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T213045Z UID:7938-1638748800-1638835199@migrantmedia.network SUMMARY:Stammtisch on "Migration issues" DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\nA stammtisch (roundtable discussion) was organized just for Assemblymen and women and other communities influencers from six (6) different communities from the Hohoe District Assembly to inform and train them on migration issues (regular/irregular migration) to Europe. The six (6) Assemblymen and women and the other influencers were all glad about #MMN’s focus on the youth and women for empowerment and the opportunities the youth can exploit in their own local communities without migrating to Europe. URL:https://migrantmedia.network/event/stammtisch-on-migration-issues/ LOCATION:Hohoe\, Hohoe\, Ghana CATEGORIES:Ghana Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://migrantmedia.network/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/MMN-Diaspora-STAMMTISCH-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211205 DTSTAMP:20260411T102810 CREATED:20220204T220232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T220232Z UID:7958-1638576000-1638662399@migrantmedia.network SUMMARY:An Outreach on "Entreprenuership Opportunities" DESCRIPTION:  \nAn Outreach took place at the office of the Business Advisory Council (BAC) and the Ghana Enterprise Agency (GEA). This was to inform them about #MMN and to see how together we could define a smart way to identify what alternative opportunities for skills acquisition and entrepreneurship are available for the youth and how the youth can benefit from the BAC/GEA offices. The BAC/GEA officer assured and also used documents to prove the plans put in place to support the youth in Ghana. The officer explained the plan for the A – E meaning Apprenticeship to Entrepreneurship of which some youth are beneficiaries. #MMN is already in collaboration with them to work for the wellbeing of the youth in their local communities. URL:https://migrantmedia.network/event/an-outreach-on-entreprenuership-opportunities/ LOCATION:Adidome\, Ghana CATEGORIES:Ghana Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://migrantmedia.network/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/MMN-Diaspora-STAMMTISCH-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211205 DTSTAMP:20260411T102810 CREATED:20220204T134639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T134639Z UID:7871-1638576000-1638662399@migrantmedia.network SUMMARY:Migration Decisions Stammtisch in Moree DESCRIPTION: \n \nA round table discussion was organized by Sabina Abuga (Local coordinator) for the Council Youth of Moree in the Central Region. The discussion commenced at exactly 1:38 pm with half of the participants Seated. Mr. Robert Awkoh\, the leader of the group welcomed them for availing them for the meeting and as well introduced Sabina as the Central Regional Coordinator for MMN and the moderator for the discussion. Sabina started the presentation by introducing them to the overall activities of MMN and what we seek to achieve as a group. After which\, I introduced the topic for the day: Migration Decisions\, the role of a potential Migrant in exploring safer options of migration. URL:https://migrantmedia.network/event/migration-decisions-stammtisch-in-moree/ LOCATION:Moree\, Cape Coast\, Ghana CATEGORIES:Ghana Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://migrantmedia.network/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/WhatsApp-Image-2022-01-16-at-10.41.38-PM.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211203 DTSTAMP:20260411T102810 CREATED:20220204T215449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T215606Z UID:7952-1638403200-1638489599@migrantmedia.network SUMMARY:"Irregular Migration" Outreach By James #MMN Volta Region Coordinator DESCRIPTION:On the 2nd December 2021\, An Outreach was organized at Adidome Farm Institute to inform and educate the people about migration issues and discourage Irregular Migration and promote livelihood as a positive alternative to the constraints about jobs\, skills\, and against poverty among the youth. The Farm Institute trained the youth in Agribusiness and as our main reason\, we tried to work with the Senior Administrator to best support the youth in the communities. Senior officer and lecturer in the Institute said he and his colleagues are ready to work with #MMN. He said when the youth are ready\, they can even come and train\, mentor\, and support them in any other way. URL:https://migrantmedia.network/event/irregular-migration-outreach-by-james/ LOCATION:Adidome\, Ghana CATEGORIES:Ghana Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://migrantmedia.network/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/MMN-Diaspora-STAMMTISCH-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20211124T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20211124T200000 DTSTAMP:20260411T102810 CREATED:20211109T070340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211215T111211Z UID:6435-1637776800-1637784000@migrantmedia.network SUMMARY:CREATING SAFE SPACES FOR MIGRANT WOMEN DESCRIPTION:#MMN meetup: Women and Migration\n\nCREATING SAFE SPACES FOR MIGRANT WOMEN \n\n\n\ndate: 24. November 2021\n\ntime: 18-20hrs\, CET \n\nlocation: r0g_agency office\, Knobelsdorffstr.22\, Berlin\n\n\nonline: streamed live via facebook\nhttps://www.facebook.com/migrantmedianetwork\n\n\n\nRegistration : until Monday\, November 15th\ninfo@migrantmedia.network or message us via Instagram or FB\n\n\n\nThe Migrant Media Network is hosting a meetup on the experiences of African diaspora communities in Germany. This meetup will focus on women and migration\, specifically on how to create safe spaces for migrant women.\n\n\nThe event will feature talks by Jennifer Kamao\, co-founder of International Women Space and Isatou Barry\, an activist fighting against the practice of Female Genital Mutilation.\n\n\nTo join us\, please send us an email at info@migrantmedia.network or message us via Instagram or FB. Registration is open until Monday\, November 15th. The meetup is open to anyone interested in the topic; you do not need to be a member of a diaspora community to attend.\n\n\n2G rules will apply: you must either be fully vaccinated against covid-19 or have proof of recovery to attend.\n\n\nWe look forward to meeting you!\n\n\n#safemigration #womenmigrants #safespace #womenempowerment URL:https://migrantmedia.network/event/creating-safe-spaces-for-migrant-women/ LOCATION:berlin r0g office\, Germany CATEGORIES:Germany Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://migrantmedia.network/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/MMN_facebook_banner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="r0g_agency for open culture and critical transformation gGmbH":MAILTO:info@openculture.agency END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211124 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211125 DTSTAMP:20260411T102810 CREATED:20220204T132748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T132748Z UID:7867-1637712000-1637798399@migrantmedia.network SUMMARY:Graduation Ceremony at Moree "PLANING A JOURNEY" DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nNana Amyi IV invited Sabina Abuga (#MMN Local Coordinator) for the Graduation Ceremony of the Basic Education Certificate Examination(BECE) Graduands of Moree Catholic\, Moree Methodist\, and Moree D.A Junior High Schools. \nSabina presented the activities of the Migrant Media Network and used the bull eye theory to identify the plans of these potential Migrants as they are to sit at home for a few months for their results before they continue with their education. In the course of the interactions\, it was realized that most of these potential Migrants were actually planning on traveling to the cities Accra and Kumasi. The topic discussed for the day was\, PLANING A JOURNEY. \n  \n  URL:https://migrantmedia.network/event/graduation-ceremony-at-moree-planing-a-journey/ LOCATION:Moree\, Cape Coast\, Ghana CATEGORIES:Ghana Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://migrantmedia.network/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Sabina_2021-11-24..jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR