L'atelier Intra-Diaspora réunira des organisations de la diaspora congolaise pour un après-midi d'échange, de réflexion et de collaboration. Cette session interactive vise à créer un espace sûr où les participants pourront partager leurs expériences, identifier les défis communs et définir des mesures concrètes pour renforcer la coordination et l'engagement avec les ONG locales en République Démocratique du Congo. Objectifs: Échanger les meilleures pratiques en matière d'aide humanitaire Discuter de la mobilisation des ressources (fonds, logistique, équipement médical) Explorer les possibilités d'action collective avec les ONG locales Entendre le CONAFOHD parler de la coordination avec les acteurs nationaux 📅 Date: 9 Octobre, 2025 🕔 Heure: 16:00 - 18:00 (CEST)  📍 En ligne: Le lien sera communiqué aux participants inscrits avant l'événement 🗣️ 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐝𝐮 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐞: FrançaisCe rassemblement est un moment important pour créer des liens, collaborer et accroître l'impact de l'action humanitaire menée par la diaspora en République démocratique du Congo.(English below)--------------------------------------------- The Intra-Diaspora Workshop will bring together Congolese diaspora organizations for an afternoon of exchange, reflection, and collaboration. This interactive session aims to create a safe space where participants can share experiences, identify common challenges, and define concrete action points for stronger coordination and engagement with local NGOs in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Objectives: Exchange best practices in humanitarian work Discuss resource mobilization (funds, logistics, medical equipment) Explore collective action with local NGOs Hear from CONAFOHD on coordination with national actors 📅 Date: 9 October, 2025 🕔 Time: 16:00 - 18:00 (CEST)  📍 Location: Online event 🗣️ Language: FrenchThis gathering is an important moment to connect, collaborate, and increase the impact of diaspora-led humanitarian action in DR Congo.

The Future Forum is the European Union’s flagship conference on diaspora engagement, offering a unique space to: Connect and network across sectors and regions Explore how intersectional identities shape inclusive diaspora engagement Showcase diaspora-led development stories and practices Over the course of one dynamic day, you will take part in interactive discussions, collaborative brainstorming sessions, and dedicated networking opportunities. The Future Forum will also feature a series of side events hosted with EUDiF partners and beneficiaries, highlighting capacity development and the principles of inclusivity. The event will be held in English and French, with interpretation available throughout.

Strengthening Transnational Dialogue and Mobilizing Diaspora Support in a Rapidly Changing Landscape  DEMAC is hosting a closed-door 2-day Afghan Diaspora Conference on 20th and 21st October 2025 in Geneva.  The conference will be a timely opportunity to unpack, spotlight and facilitate discussions on the constructive role of the diaspora in mobilizing support for Afghanistan’s relief and development efforts, while reflecting on successful collaborations, new alliances, partnerships, mechanisms and modalities for engagement in times of shrinking institutional aid.  Why is this conference relevant? The global humanitarian landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. Shrinking institutional funding, shifting geopolitical dynamics, and protracted crises are reshaping how aid is mobilized and delivered. Afghanistan is in particular enduring a prolonged humanitarian crisis, deeply intertwined with the economic shock and the abrupt stop of bilateral development assistance triggered by the takeover in August 2021. The recent US funding halt is anticipated to significantly affect Afghanistan, as it accounted for 43.9% of reported humanitarian funding in 2024 and provided approximately 60% of the funds committed by February 3 for the country's 2025 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP). Additionally, dire economic conditions, climate-related and natural disasters, limited healthcare access, high levels of protracted internal displacement and forced returns from neighboring countries, continue to impact communities. In this rapidly evolving landscape, where innovative and locally led responses are much needed, diaspora organizations can serve as key actors to provide complementary support in places where formal systems struggle to reach. Anchored in their cultural knowledge, community trust, and transnational networks—diaspora actors offer support to flexible, fast, and locally informed response, often reaching communities that remain inaccessible to traditional actors. What will the participants experience over the two days: The Afghan Diaspora Conference 2025 will serve as a convening platform to:  Strengthen trust and collaboration among Afghan diaspora groups to enhance coordination, build alliances, and foster networks for more effective humanitarian and long-term resilience responses.  Deepen diaspora engagement in support of Afghanistan, identifying entry points for collaboration with local actors and other stakeholders and showcasing the evolving role of the diaspora in emergency response, recovery, and long-term resilience. This includes highlighting innovative diaspora-led funding models, crowdfunding initiatives, and partnerships that help scale and sustain locally led solutions amid shrinking aid.  Put diaspora perspectives and voices at the forefront, celebrating Afghan culture and identity through artistic expressions that reflect resilience, hope, and solidarity.   Who can participate? The conference will target Afghan diaspora actors, and will serve to convene various practitioners, experts and relevant stakeholders to engage in informed discussions.  All sessions are held in English with simultaneous interpretation available in Dari.  

The 10th edition of the Vienna Migration Conference (VMC2025) will take place on 21-22 October. Vienna will once again host over 250 decision-makers, migration practitioners, and thought leaders, who will participate in livestreamed sessions that will be broadcast to a worldwide audience. The future of European migration governance and the progress and challenges in the implementation of the EU Pact will be the focus of key sessions. Five themes will be the focus of this year's sessions: Migration governance and multilateral cooperationDiscussing the strategic direction of migration governance, implementation of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, and international partnerships. Global talent mobility and the economics of migrationExploring labour pathways, private sector engagement, and skills for growth in a changing demographic and economic landscape. The future of international protectionAddressing strain, scepticism and record levels of displacement while reflecting on sustainable approaches for the future. Return and reintegration in diverse contextsConsidering context-responsive approaches that support credibility, sustainability, and long-term stability. Forecasting migration dynamicsLeveraging data and foresight tools to anticipate mobility trends and shape smarter migration policies and programmes. VMC2025 will once again bring together ministers, policymakers, practitioners, and thought leaders, as well as representatives from international organisations, civil society, academia, the media, and the private sector. This edition will also mark a leadership transition for ICMPD, with Director General Michael Spindelegger presiding over his final VMC and introducing Director General-elect Susanne Raab, who will take office in January 2026. Register now to receive livestream updates as well as programme and speaker information.🔗 Register at: https://lnkd.in/dmTajTs8 🔍 Visit the VMC website for more information at: https://lnkd.in/dJpB_j9R📲 Follow ICMPD Policy & Research for updates on the programme

AidEx, the world’s leading humanitarian aid and disaster relief event returns to Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland on 22-23 October 2025. This year’s AidEx Geneva Conference focuses on "Future-proofing Humanitarian Aid" exploring solution oriented and innovative approaches as well as systemic changes needed for a sustainable and effective crisis response.  Together with Development2030, a global event uniting international development actors in pursuit of sustainable development goals, the event welcomes over 3000 delegates from local and international NGOs, UN agencies, government, donors, foundations, the private sector and more.