He has a fascinating and socially committed entrepreneurial story. Originally from the Franco-Senegalese diaspora, this forward-thinking entrepreneur is not afraid to take risks. He has imported a trend straight from the United States to France, adapting it to his dual Franco-Senegalese culture.
A leader who works to strengthen ties within the Cameroonian diaspora and promote meaningful initiatives. Find out more about his career, his prospects, and his commitment to the Cameroonian community abroad.
The Organisation of African Women in the Diaspora was created on 29 November 2011 in France. This organisation aims to bring together all African women living outside their country of origin to defend and pursue their socio-economic interests. It acts as an interface between civil society, public authorities and the various institutions in host and home countries.
Of Cameroonian and Congolese origin, Katia Kuseke and Noëlla Ligan are the co-founders of the startup FreshAfrika. Shaking up the export market of African agricultural products to Europe while making a positive social impact on the continent. FreshAfrika facilitates the export African agricultural products in total transparency allowing traceability of products thanks to new technologies.
Black Spoon: a food truck installed by Fati Niang in the center of the Parisian business district of La Défense. This young Franco-Senegalese woman takes you on a gastronomy tour of West Africa without traveling.
A transnational and transcultural group using music to address themes such as exile and political refugees. The birth of an engaged project which started in Belgium 3 years ago. An alliance of several musicians with varied backgrounds for a first album : " De Kaboul à Bamako ".
President Emmanuel Macron's special envoy for diplomacy in Africa Sylvain Itté's mission is to enrich the relationship between Africa and France. The French diplomat goes to meet African civil societies but also the diaspora in France. A cooperation that precisely allows to strengthen the economic ties between Africa and France.
Le quartier Château Rouge, bien connu des Africains de Paris, évolue pour faire disparaître son ancienne réputation de lieu insalubre et de plaque tournante du trafic de drogues. Grâce à une politique de rénovation menée par la municipalité, une architecture nouvelle émerge, suscitant l’engouement et attirant de nombreux créateurs. Un changement qui ravit les habitants du quartier, attire désormais des visiteurs et dégage une nouvelle énergie.
Issu de la diaspora camerounaise, Harry Youmbi est aujourd’hui à la tête de la société de capital-risque Reda qui accompagne déjà plusieurs entrepreneurs. L’objectif de cette entreprise est de venir en aide aux petites start-up africaines afin que celles-ci puissent se lancer et démarrer leur activité. L’apport de premiers fonds d’amorçage représente une opportunité non négligeable pour les jeunes talents africains qui se lancent dans le monde de l’entreprise.
