WEEK 1: 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 session with an understanding of diasporas' multi-layered ecosystem and how you can best identify your approach with them.

WEEK 1: 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 session with a clearer sense of your long-term vision and change goals.

WEEK 2: MODULE 3

Mapping the Diaspora Landscape

Before you can design an effective diaspora initiative, you need to understand the dynamic communities you seek to serve. Diaspora populations are powerful agents of change—not just through remittances, but also through advocacy, investment, cultural preservation, and innovation.

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to:

• Analyze migration patterns and generational shifts that shape diaspora engagement.

• Explore the ecosystems where diaspora communities make their impact—philanthropy, business, advocacy, and culture.

• Map out a strategy that aligns with your audience’s socioeconomic, generational, and geographic realities.

You’ll finish this session with a clear and comprehensive framework to analyze diaspora communities and build engagement models that are intentional, inclusive, and impactful.

WEEK 2: MODULE 4

Understanding and Engaging Your Diaspora Audience

Effective diaspora leadership starts with knowing exactly who you’re speaking to—and why. Whether you’re launching a campaign, building an organization, or leading cultural work, success hinges on your ability to engage your audience with clarity, intention, and purpose.

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to:

• Use the SIR Framework to define who you serve, influence, and represent.

• Track diaspora sentiment in real-time and adjust your approach accordingly.

• Turn audiences into engaged constituencies by building trust and long-term relationships.

You’ll finish this session with a practical Audience Engagement Roadmap to guide your next steps as a diaspora changemaker, ensuring your work is rooted in strategy, inclusion, and impact.

WEEK 3: MODULE 5

Navigating Your Diaspora Community and Expectations

Understanding the diaspora landscape is essential to creating impactful and sustainable initiatives. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to:

• Map your diaspora ecosystem and identify key stakeholders, allies, and networks to strengthen your initiative
• Set realistic expectations for navigating community dynamics, balancing personal and collective goals, and addressing cultural nuances.
• Develop strategies to stay focused and motivated, even in the face of challenges and setbacks.

You’ll finish this session with actionable tools to navigate the diaspora community effectively, manage expectations, and maintain the mindset needed to achieve your goals.

WEEK 3: MODULE 6

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 session with a roadmap for the governance and operational considerations you will need to apply.