Migrant Media Network

Stammtisch on "Migration issues"
2021-12-06 | Hohoe, Hohoe, Ghana
A 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.

Outreach By Sabina
2021-12-07 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Cape Coast, Ghana
Sabina 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.

NSUTA #MMN Inter-Community Stammtisch
2021-12-10 | Nsuta community, Techiman Bono-East Region.
On 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.
The 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”.
He 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.
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NSUTA 2 #MMN Inter-Comminities Stammtisch
2021-12-10 | Nsuta community, Techiman Bono-East Region.
NSUTA 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.
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Commuity Entry NSUTA
2021-12-10 | Nsuta community, Techiman Bono-East Region.
Community 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”.
The chief gave permission for the team to undertake information dissemination activities on irregular and regular migration in his community.

#MMN on air @ Wearebornfree Radio
2021-12-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Wearebornfree Radio Kreuzberg, Germany
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)

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.
tune in here: facebook.com/migrantmedianetwork

Coomunity Outreach at Graduation Ceremony
2021-12-11 | Yamoransa, Ghana
Sabina 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.

Stammtisch on irregular migration_NBR
2021-12-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Saaba Village, Gambia
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.
The target groups are youth returnees, community members and entrepreneurs-

Stammtisch in Keta on "Human trafficking and Human smugglers"
2021-12-16 | Tsiame Community, Tsiame Community, Ghana
Stammtisch 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.
The 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.

Stammtisch On "SMART Migration"
2021-12-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Kedzikorpe, Keta, Ghana
On 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.

Community Outreach on irregular migration_LRR
2021-12-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Notre Dam school, Gambia
1. Introduce #MMN and its activities to participants.
2. Open a forum for discussion on the issues of irregular migration, the impacts, challenges and safe migration at length. The target group are students.

Community outreach on migration resources & information_NBR
2021-12-17 16:00 - 17:30 | Saaba Village, Gambia
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.

#MMN_challenges on irregular migration_LRR
2021-12-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Nyoro Jataba, Gambia
1 Introducing MMN
2. Sensitize the youths on difficulties and challenges on irregular migration, human trafficking smuggling and equally safe migration plans.
3. 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.
The target groups are youth leaders, returnees and women.

SMART MIGRATION & GOALS_URR
2021-12-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Fatoto School In Kantora, Gambia
1. Create awareness of the USSD code *1228#
2. Expose the mitigating propagandas on social media and provide a safe decisions process regarding migration.
3. Mapping the journey for potential migrants.
Target group are the stidents at Fatoto Senior Secondary School.

# SMARTMIGRATION_URR
2021-12-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Vellingara Demba Jawo
1. Introduced the MMN Field Guild Kit
2. Create awareness on irregular migration and its harmfulness to the youths and local opportunities available in The Gambia.
The target are youth groups and women.

Outreach organized at Anyako
2021-12-19 | Anyako, Ghana
On 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

#irregular migration & positive alternatives_LRR
2021-12-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Sankuya, Gambia
1. Introduce #MMN and its activities to youth leaders.
2. 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.
The target group are youth and women

#SAFEMIGRATION OUTREACH_WCR
2021-12-19 09:30 - 11:00 | Kuloro, Gambia
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.

#MMN_COMMUNITY OUTREACH_WCR
2021-12-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Kimbo Dadeland, Gambia
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.

#SAFEMIGRATION & Human Trafficking_URR
2021-12-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Fatoto Village, Gambia
Provide information and safe migration tips and regulations by using websites WAKA well and www.iom.int migapp@iom.int
Sensitize youth and other stakeholders on the risk involved in human trafficking.
Raise awareness on Irregular migration and the MMN USSD CODE 1228

Target groups are last palmas youth groups.

#MMN_USSD Ghana Outreach
2021-12-20 08:00 - 17:00
Five 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.

#safemigration & alternatives_WCR
2021-12-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Brikama, Gambia
Awareness arising activity on” safe migration alternative” in the community of Brikama

Stammtisch on migration decision_NBR
2021-12-23 12:30 - 14:30 | Bantaba, Gambia
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.

Seedy_Saidykhan - #MMN Diaspora Mentor #MigrationTalkShow
2021-12-31 18:00 - 19:30 | Online, Germany
#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.

https://www.facebook.com/Seedyshow/videos/939535036954706

FASHION ・SUSTAINABILITY ・AFRICA
2022-02-19 17:00 - 21:00 | open culture office, Germany
#MMN Meetup: How can the Ghanaian fashion industry become a resource for sustainable alternatives to migration?
Talk 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)
What 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.
The event will also feature two photo exhibitions, entitled In The Days Of Us and Fast Enough To Trash

About the speakers:
Ekuban 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.

Rhoda 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.
