About us

Our research has confirmed that many of Africa solid foothold in Austria, but only a few, as always, offer the opportunity to learn about music, dance and crafts continue to be informed.

afriFestival and afridialog are therefore a meeting place for those who are a little more about Euro-African relations want to know. One benefit this festival is that many African first and second generation is involved, and thus authentic experiences and perceptions may be. In the presentations, discussions and workshops take so many different viewpoints on each other, what communication processes active and lively discussions and provides the visitors a reflection on their own opinions formally impose. The topics relate to Africa, first course, second to Austria (the African situation in Austria, concrete projects in the Austrian Development Cooperation) and thirdly, to international relationships.

In 2011, stands next to an evening discussion, which the African living in Austria is dedicated, more are the topics of "Molestation of Women and Children " at the top because it is in many Austrians and foreigners to live in Austria an indifference in relation to the situation of poorer countries in Africa. If you are not especially for the events in the development area is interested, can give the impression that in a prosperous society to live by the problems of developing countries only remotely affected. Following the principle "of course is also available in Austria problems such as unemployment and poverty, why should you know about this yet with the problems of other societies?" Is often forgotten that we too involved in their problems were and still are.

An enlarged Denkfeld in a globalized world and no longer in the narrow borders of nation states to think is our goal. Austrians should be aware of their education, learning and action skills are encouraged. African can benefit from having their situation and thinking of others and thus the basis for solidarity is laid.

Solidarity and understanding for all who live in Austria, desirable and in their daily lives can also be implemented. The fact that our visitors with afriFestival and afriDialog a more realistic and positive image of African living in Austria can make is a good step forward. They develop a more critical view of everywhere encountered xenophobic statements, to help the African but also in their self-esteem and empowerment. African should be proud of itself, its cultures, languages and their knowledge and Austria were able to culture but have not by the Austrian culture are assimilated into a raison d'être to obtain.

We hope that the festival again in 2011 new visitors and to give them a nice discussion evening to offer in which they inform, exchange and networking can be. Perhaps we can also in some ignite a spark which gives a foundation for a more open and more tolerant future.