The Diaspora Council is a not-for –profit organization, legally incorporated under the Canada Corporations Act, in 2021, but operating as a common-law universitas since 2019. The Council derives its membership from Diasporans living in Canada (Head Office), UK, Germany, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Africa and the USA. Our mandate is to showcase Africa as a safe and profitable investment destination, via the conduit of Canadian Diaspora, Canadians, greater diaspora and the African Diaspora.

The Council assist in poverty alleviation of the Diasporian through newcomer resettlement projects, youth and senior intergration and social intervention projects, business networks and forums. 

Objectives

1. To showcase Africa as a safe and profitable investment destination, for this and for future generations.
2. Market and showcase Africa’s investment opportunities on the International stage
3. Mobilize African and Black diaspora’s, as well as Pan-Africans and the International community to participate in political, economic and social development programs in Africa.
4. Mobilize Foreign direct investment into Africa, through a global investment drive and smart partnerships.
5. Assist immigrants from Africa, Pan-Africans, Blacks and the Caribbean to start, explore and venture into business opportunities in Canada and Africa.
6. Initiate in the Capacity Building, Poverty Alleviation, Sustainable Development and help market Africa to the International community as a safe destination for Foreign Investment, Trade, Business and Tourism.
7. Spearhead and warehouse data, projects, information, investments of African Diaspora to invest in Africa abroad. This may include, amongst others, activities such as climate change businesses (solar, wind turbines, clean energy), tourism, mineral research, ecosystems, fisheries, joint business ventures, BOOs, BOTs, foreign direct investment, etc.
8. Doing all other things incidental to the attainment of these and other ancillary objectives.

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