Ready to Become a Diaspora Changemaker?
Learn the tips, tools and strategies to become an effective diaspora changemaker and avoid the common pitfalls so many diaspora leaders face!
Experience the Most Transformative Diaspora Journey!
Are you tired of feeling unsure and alone about how to make a real diaspora difference?
Diasporas are growing at a faster rate than ever, but diaspora leaders lack the specific guidance and support to succeed.Â
Join us on a transformative journey to become an effective changemaker for your community and homeland.
PUT ME ON THE WAITLIST!THERE IS HOPE
You Can Reach Your Diaspora Goals
Learn why your journey matters and how it contributes to a world of positive change and growth.
You'll learn the proven strategies and insider tips to become a confident and effective diaspora changemaker to:
- Discover the secret formula to turning your diaspora musings into tangible results.
- Set diaspora goals that are achievable with serious impact.
- Define what success looks like for your specific diaspora journey
- Craft your roadmap for diaspora success through professional, personal and mission-driven goals.
- Learn the art of building connections that feel like a networking breeze.
Course Dates
2024: October 1, 8 and 15
2025: February 4, 11 and 18Â
- Tuesdays at 12:00-2:00 PM EST
- Optional Q & A - Thursdays at 12:00 - 2:00 PM EST
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Yes, It Can Happen!
There is no better time to unlock the secrets of your successful diaspora leadership to empower you and your community.
In our Diaspora 101 Course, you’ll learn all about diasporas, identify your deepest passions, and design the diaspora initiative you've been dreaming about!
After Our 3-Session Course, You Could…
- Turn your idea into a reality that fits your life
- Have clear goals on what you want to do
- Design the framework for your diaspora business, organization, or campaign idea
- Be in a global network of diaspora changemakers
The right planning and discovery can make all the difference. We’ll cover it all in Diaspora 101: From Ideas to Impact.
What's Included In The Course?
This is where you become a true diaspora leader, unleash your impact potential, tackle challenges with finesse, and dance through diaspora challenges like a piece of cake.
MODULE 1
Understanding The Diaspora and You
The diaspora experience is a multi-faceted journey that is different for everyone. Learn about the foundation that shapes how you will engage with diasporas, including:
- Understanding what diaspora is and how it shapes communities
- Where do you start with your diaspora idea?
- What are your diaspora motivations?
You’ll finish this course with an understanding of diasporas' multi-layered ecosystem and how you can best identify your approach with them.
MODULE 2
Defining Your Diaspora Vision
With a better understanding of diasporas, the next step is to unpack your ideas and explore them in detail. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to:
- Identify the 'why,' 'who,' and 'what' of your initiative.
- Discover examples of impactful diaspora visions.
- Uncover entry points for success and long-term goals.
You’ll finish this course with a clearer sense of your long-term vision and change goals.
MODULE 3
Crafting Your Diaspora Mission with Purpose and Impact
With a clearer vision and purpose, you will be able to shape your mission, target audience and specific goals. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to:
- Delve into understanding and defining your prime diaspora audience.
- Explore industry examples for inspiration.
- Craft a strategy tailored to your unique diaspora goals.Â
You’ll finish this lesson with a robust, thoughtful action plan for your diaspora initiative.
MODULE 4
Designing Your Diaspora Framework for Success
With your vision, mission and goals in tact, you can decide how you want to implement and achieve your goals. In this course, you’ll learn:
- What kind of organizational entity works best for your goals
- Potential organizaitonal risks and challenges you may face
- Assess the pros and cons to help you decide your best course of action
You’ll finish this course with a framework for the diaspora initiative you want to implement.
MODULE 5
Transforming Your Wins to Long-Term Impact
The final component is to learn how to measure and report on your impact. In this course, you’ll learn:
- What short-term and long-term impact mean for your diaspora initiative
- How to report and administer with transparency and accountability
- How to generate public support and build a reputable brand
You’ll finish this course with a roadmap for the governance and operational considerations you will need to apply.
The Transformation Journey Begins Now
You Are Ready To Launch the Diaspora Initiative of Your Dreams?
Picture this: In just three sessions, you'll witness a remarkable evolution in your diaspora initiative. From honing your vision to strategically engaging your prime audience, this is your chance to turn your passion into action.
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In the Diaspora 101 Course, you will:
- Discover your unique diaspora vision and purpose.
- Craft a powerful impact plan that aligns with your values and strengths.
- Connect with your ideal diaspora audience and build a thriving community.
- Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and navigate the complex world of diaspora engagement.
- Feel confident and empowered to lead positive change for your community and homeland.Â
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This is your chance to:
- Turn your passion into action.
- Make a real difference in the world.
- Connect with other like-minded individuals and build lasting relationships.
- Become a role model and inspire others to get involved.
With a simple shift in your mindset and some foundational practices, you could launch the diaspora program of your dreams.
This Course Is For You If...
- Diaspora entrepreneur, organizer, or creative.
- Academic, professional, or individual passionate about your heritage.
- First-generation, second-generation, or multigenerational diaspora member.
- Tech-savvy and eager to leverage the power of social media.
- Institutional partner looking to connect with diaspora audiences.
- Investor seeking to attract diaspora investments and philanthropic engagement.
- Influencer who wants to strategically elevate their diaspora profile.
From unraveling mysteries to crafting your vision, you're not just learning – you're on an epic adventure to transform your diaspora dreams into reality!
GET STARTED TODAY!
Diaspora 101: From Ideas to Impact
One-Time Payment
$439
General course registration for 3 sessions, 6 hours of online live training, and lifetime access to resources, and networking
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$570
General course registration and two one-hour recorded business development sessions with Semhar
REGISTER NOWREFUND POLICY
To receive a refund, you must cancel your participation within 24 hours after the course begins.  In all other cases, because of the extensive time, effort, preparation and care that goes into creating and providing the course, The Diaspora Academy has a no refund policy.Â
"By the end of the session, Semhar completely changed my perspective on what it means to be an effective diaspora advocate."
- Heba Saad
"The course not only helped me reassess my professional goals and how to improve operations within the Diaspora organization I work with, but also helped me reflect upon my identity as a Ghanaian-American and how I can leverage my experiences and talents to support Ghanaians in the US and on the continent."
- Araba Sapara-Gran
"The topic contents were highly informative and included realistic and insightful data which has certainly added more value to my knowledge of Diaspora matters."
-Â Calvin Bartlett
NICE TO MEET YOU
I'm Semhar Araia
Growing up the daughter of Eritrean activists in the United States, I was keenly aware of the commitment and role diaspora communities have in supporting their homelands. Both there and here. I struggled to balance both sides of my cultural identity as an Eritrean and American, and wanted to give back the best way I could.Â
Now, after years of learning and working around the world as a lawyer, public policy advocate, and diaspora engagement technical advisor, I'm here to share what I've learned. I've worked with world leaders and local changemakers, I've learned that you must always create the spaces you wish existed and embrace your full hyphenated self.Â
I'll show you how to take your diaspora ideas and dreams and make them into a reality - whether that's a business idea, an organization you want to start or a cause you want to organize around. Diaspora impact is real and you are exactly where you need to be to make it happen!
