Activities 1983-2004
AfricAvenir's history goes back to at least 1983, when the plot in Bonaberi/Douala where the AfricAvenir building now stands was acquired. Both the plot and the construction of the building were entirely financed by the founding team. This section is meant to document AfricAvenir's daily work, both in Douala and in Berlin.
2006 - New dynamics - New challenges
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2005 - A Challenging Program
Five educational trips are planned for 2005.
African languages promotion is the all-embracing topic for the new year. In Berlin, the european section establishes itself in the cultural and educational scenes. >>>
2004 - Renaissance
An Educational trip on traditional and modern power in Africa takes place with 11 participants from Germany and Austria. A new dynamic team of staff and volunteers takes over at AfricAvenir. African languages contests and tales evenings have spectacular success! >>>
2003 - Taking Up the Chanllenge Again
An educational trip on healing and spirituality in the African world takes place in Douala. In Berlin, the initial student group constitutes itself into an NGO and Prof. Kum' a Ndumbe III returns to Cameroon. >>>
2002 - A Slow Rebuilding Process
A study trip is organised to Cameroon on the topic of conflict prevention which simultaneously marks the re-opening of AfricAvenir in Douala. A month-long dialogue forum is organised on the African Renaissance in the face of HIV/Aids. African cinema, theater, music and dance! >>>
2001 - Exile in Berlin
The Dialogue Forum on the African Renaissance in Berlin continues, with prominent international scholars lecturing at the Political Science Department. A Film Festival is organised. >>>
2000 - Exile in Berlin
A student group establishes around Prof. Kum' a Ndumbe III, his teachings and work at the Department of Political Science of the Free University of Berlin. A Dialogue Forum on the African Renaissance is set up. >>>
1999 - Crisis
Due to political repression and the founder's exile, AfricAvenir is forced to close for a while. However, activities continue in Berlin and occasionally also in Douala. >>>
1995-1998 - Years of Political Repression
Despite harsh political repression since 1992, AfricAvenir continues its educative work with palavers, workshops and dialogue forums. More and more foreign students do their internship at AfricAvenir in Douala. >>>
1983-1994 - The Establishment of an African NGO
From the first initiatives in the 1980s to the acquisition of the plot in 1983, the construction of the building in 1987 to the estabishment of the foundation in 1993. A time full of challenges! >>>