May 25th marks Africa Day, a moment to celebrate the continent’s richness, reflect on shared progress, and take action. Here’s everything you need to know about how we’re celebrating Africa Day in Brussels.
But first: what is Africa Day?
Africa Day is celebrated every year on May 25th to mark the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (now the African Union) in 1963. It’s a day that honors the continent’s diversity, history, and the ongoing work toward unity and self-determination across its 54 nations. Africa Day is more than a commemoration it’s a call to action. For those of here at ONE and for advocates around the country, it’s an opportunity to push for policies that reflect Africa’s true potential.
Africa Day is also an opportunity to help shift perceptions of the continent. Too often, representations of Africa are confined to stories of crisis and challenges. ONE champions a vision of the continent that is true to its reality: dynamic, innovative, creative, and full of leadership, with a young generation already helping shape the world of tomorrow.
What is ONE doing in Brussels?
On June 3, we are bringing together Youth Ambassadors, EU policymakers, African diplomats, and stakeholders working on Africa-Europe relations for an informal networking reception next to the European Parliament. The event will combine networking, culture, music, and storytelling to celebrate Africa Day while also creating space for informal conversations around the importance of investing in Africa-Europe partnerships and the EU’s external action budget. Follow ONE’s Instagram for the latest!
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