African Affairs Committee
OUR MISSION
The African Affairs Committee’s (AAC) mission is to forge a high-level relationship between young professionals in New York City interested in Africa with the United Nations and the United Nations Association and to increase the visibility of the United Nations’ current initiatives in Africa within this group.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
GETTING INVOLVED
To join our network and receive updates about the African Affairs Committee, please e-mail us at YPICafrica@unasouthernny.org .
If you are interested in joining the African Affairs Committee, please send a letter of interest and resume to YPafrica@unasouthernny.org.
Please check us out on Facebook.
RECENT EVENTS
"Sustainability for All" Initiatives in Africa Panel Discussion
What: The African Affairs Committee of UNA-SNY Young Professionals hosted a panel discussion on "Sustainable Energy for All" initiatives in Africa on June 26, 2012. Representatives of the UN Foundation, Kenyan Mission, as well as academics, social entrepreneurs and NGOS active on the continent spoke about recent sustainable energy initiatives in Africa.
Speakers:
- H.E. Ambassador Josephine Ojiambo, Permanent Mission of the Republic of Kenya to the United Nations
- Aneri Patel, Senior Associate, Energy Access at the United Nations Foundation
- David Berger, SociaLite solar lighting system, Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in New York
When: June 26, 2012
Where: John Jay College, CUNY Haaren Hall, Building 899 10th Ave, between
58th and 59th 6th Floor Room 630T, NY NY 10019
African Affairs Committee Winter Happy Hour
What: The AAC hosted a happy hour event with drink and food specials, where attendees met Board of the African Affairs Committee, heard about exciting upcoming 2012 events, mingled with other members, and networked with professionals from the global affairs field.
When: March 1, 2012, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: SideBAR, 120 East 15th Street, New York, NY 10003
African Affairs Committee Holiday Dinner
What: The AAC held a holiday dinner with committee members, volunteers from the Gala, and members, which served as an opportunity for volunteers to meet current AAC committee members and learn more about the AAC in an informal manner.
When: December 12, 2011, 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: Meske Ethiopian Restaurant, 468 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036
Friends of Africa 2011 Benefit Gala – “Innovation in Africa”
What: AAC held the 3rd annual Friends of Africa Benefit Gala. The evening, celebrating “Innovation in Africa” honored Kennedy Odede, President & CEO of Shining Hope, a non-profit founded amidst the same Kibera slum highlighted in the February film screening. The Gala also featured a keynote address by Patrick Hayford, Director of the United Nations Office of the Special Adviser on Africa, a presentation by Adele Waugaman of the United Nations Foundation highlighting its Technology Partnership’s successes in Africa. In addition, a portion of the proceeds was donated to the UN Foundation's Nothing But Nets, a global, grassroots campaign to raise awareness and funding to combat malaria.
When: November 8, 2011, 7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Where: The Edgar J. Kaufmann Conference Facility, 809 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017
Press coverage:
http://face2faceafrica.com
http://www.afrikanspot.com
Silent Auction and Raffle Ticket Donations
• Two Airline Tickets (Donated by Arik Air)
• Book of Mormon Tickets (Donated by TKTHOUND)
• Oil Based Painting (Donated by The Ceeflat Gallery)
• Ticket to 2011 AfriMetro Holiday Gala (Donated by AfriMetro)
• Adrienna Marie Co. Tee Shirts (Donated by Adrienna Marie Co.)
• Fine Art Print: "The White Bridge in Central Park" (Donated by Nancy France Studios)
• Jewelry Sets (Donated by Design By U)
• Custom Dress (Donated by Toriola Inc.)
• Men's Tee Shirt (Donated by Toriola Inc.)
• Sweatshirt (Donated by Motherland Krooks)
• Hibba NYC Brow Makeover
• Signed Isiah Washington Book (Donated by CUNY YALS)
CUNY Young African Leadership Symposium
What: AAC co-sponsored the CUNY Young African Leadership Symposium. The Symposium recalled the dynamic young leaders who led the independence movement and aimed to provide a platform to challenge and encourage the next generation of African leadership to rise to the occasion in this generation.
When: September 16 – 17, 2011
Where: CUNY Brooklyn College Graduate Center for Worker’s Education, 25 Broadway, New York NY
"Good Fortune" Film Screening
What: AAC held a screening of the film “Good Fortune”, a documentary film by Landon Van Soest and Jeremy Levine. “Good Fortune” offered a critical look at the unintended consequences of massive international efforts to alleviate poverty in Africa including a UN project to relocate slum dwellers in the largest Kenyan Slum called Kibera. After the movie, YP membership shared reactions to the film during a discussion led by AfAC and film Co-Producer Jeremy Levine. The event was also attended by representatives from the Permanent Observer Mission of the African Union to the United Nations.
When: February 22, 2011, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Where: The Room Mate Grace Hotel, 125 West 45th Street, New York, NY 10036
Committee Sponsorship
The African Affairs Committee has been sponsored by Arik Airlines and Noire TV for 2011 and 2012.
RESOURCES
UN Resources on Africa
• United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Africa
• United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) – Development in Africa
• Africa Renewal: United Nations Department of Public Information
Innovative Initiatives from Africa
• African Leadership Academy
• Iko Toilet
• Kenyans for Kenya
• Ushahidi
The African Affairs Committee’s (AAC) mission is to forge a high-level relationship between young professionals in New York City interested in Africa with the United Nations and the United Nations Association and to increase the visibility of the United Nations’ current initiatives in Africa within this group.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
- Director – Victor Amoo
- Deputy Director – Ngozi Nwaneri
- VP, Secretary – Omoy Lungange
- VP, Community Outreach – Orobosa Owie
- VP, Student & Media Outreach – Ade Enabulele
- VP, External Relations – Noelle Kiluva
- VP, Programming – Tooni Akanni
- VP, Event Planning – Sudie Nallo
- VP, Internal Treasury/Budget – Moustapha Toure
GETTING INVOLVED
To join our network and receive updates about the African Affairs Committee, please e-mail us at YPICafrica@unasouthernny.org .
If you are interested in joining the African Affairs Committee, please send a letter of interest and resume to YPafrica@unasouthernny.org.
Please check us out on Facebook.
RECENT EVENTS
"Sustainability for All" Initiatives in Africa Panel Discussion
What: The African Affairs Committee of UNA-SNY Young Professionals hosted a panel discussion on "Sustainable Energy for All" initiatives in Africa on June 26, 2012. Representatives of the UN Foundation, Kenyan Mission, as well as academics, social entrepreneurs and NGOS active on the continent spoke about recent sustainable energy initiatives in Africa.
Speakers:
- H.E. Ambassador Josephine Ojiambo, Permanent Mission of the Republic of Kenya to the United Nations
- Aneri Patel, Senior Associate, Energy Access at the United Nations Foundation
- David Berger, SociaLite solar lighting system, Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in New York
When: June 26, 2012
Where: John Jay College, CUNY Haaren Hall, Building 899 10th Ave, between
58th and 59th 6th Floor Room 630T, NY NY 10019
African Affairs Committee Winter Happy Hour
What: The AAC hosted a happy hour event with drink and food specials, where attendees met Board of the African Affairs Committee, heard about exciting upcoming 2012 events, mingled with other members, and networked with professionals from the global affairs field.
When: March 1, 2012, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: SideBAR, 120 East 15th Street, New York, NY 10003
African Affairs Committee Holiday Dinner
What: The AAC held a holiday dinner with committee members, volunteers from the Gala, and members, which served as an opportunity for volunteers to meet current AAC committee members and learn more about the AAC in an informal manner.
When: December 12, 2011, 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: Meske Ethiopian Restaurant, 468 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036
Friends of Africa 2011 Benefit Gala – “Innovation in Africa”
What: AAC held the 3rd annual Friends of Africa Benefit Gala. The evening, celebrating “Innovation in Africa” honored Kennedy Odede, President & CEO of Shining Hope, a non-profit founded amidst the same Kibera slum highlighted in the February film screening. The Gala also featured a keynote address by Patrick Hayford, Director of the United Nations Office of the Special Adviser on Africa, a presentation by Adele Waugaman of the United Nations Foundation highlighting its Technology Partnership’s successes in Africa. In addition, a portion of the proceeds was donated to the UN Foundation's Nothing But Nets, a global, grassroots campaign to raise awareness and funding to combat malaria.
When: November 8, 2011, 7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Where: The Edgar J. Kaufmann Conference Facility, 809 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017
Press coverage:
http://face2faceafrica.com
http://www.afrikanspot.com
Silent Auction and Raffle Ticket Donations
• Two Airline Tickets (Donated by Arik Air)
• Book of Mormon Tickets (Donated by TKTHOUND)
• Oil Based Painting (Donated by The Ceeflat Gallery)
• Ticket to 2011 AfriMetro Holiday Gala (Donated by AfriMetro)
• Adrienna Marie Co. Tee Shirts (Donated by Adrienna Marie Co.)
• Fine Art Print: "The White Bridge in Central Park" (Donated by Nancy France Studios)
• Jewelry Sets (Donated by Design By U)
• Custom Dress (Donated by Toriola Inc.)
• Men's Tee Shirt (Donated by Toriola Inc.)
• Sweatshirt (Donated by Motherland Krooks)
• Hibba NYC Brow Makeover
• Signed Isiah Washington Book (Donated by CUNY YALS)
CUNY Young African Leadership Symposium
What: AAC co-sponsored the CUNY Young African Leadership Symposium. The Symposium recalled the dynamic young leaders who led the independence movement and aimed to provide a platform to challenge and encourage the next generation of African leadership to rise to the occasion in this generation.
When: September 16 – 17, 2011
Where: CUNY Brooklyn College Graduate Center for Worker’s Education, 25 Broadway, New York NY
"Good Fortune" Film Screening
What: AAC held a screening of the film “Good Fortune”, a documentary film by Landon Van Soest and Jeremy Levine. “Good Fortune” offered a critical look at the unintended consequences of massive international efforts to alleviate poverty in Africa including a UN project to relocate slum dwellers in the largest Kenyan Slum called Kibera. After the movie, YP membership shared reactions to the film during a discussion led by AfAC and film Co-Producer Jeremy Levine. The event was also attended by representatives from the Permanent Observer Mission of the African Union to the United Nations.
When: February 22, 2011, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Where: The Room Mate Grace Hotel, 125 West 45th Street, New York, NY 10036
Committee Sponsorship
The African Affairs Committee has been sponsored by Arik Airlines and Noire TV for 2011 and 2012.
RESOURCES
UN Resources on Africa
• United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Africa
• United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) – Development in Africa
• Africa Renewal: United Nations Department of Public Information
Innovative Initiatives from Africa
• African Leadership Academy
• Iko Toilet
• Kenyans for Kenya
• Ushahidi
