Under the auspices of the “We Can Do More” project, aimed at raising awareness of the challenges faced by African refugees in Berlin, a gathering of African associations, projects and initiatives took place on Sunday, 3 November 2024. The event, implemented by German-African Initiative for Development and Integration (GAIDI) gUG, a non-profit social organization, and supported by the German Foundation …

GAIDI gUG, a Berlin-based nonprofit social organisation, has announced the launch of “We Can Do More”, a new initiative aimed at mobilising African associations, organisations and initiatives in Berlin to support the integration of newcomers from African countries. Supported by the Deutsche Stiftung für Ehrenamt und Engagement (German Foundation for Volunteer Work and Civic Engagement), the project seeks to empower …

In June 2024, Germany introduced the Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte), a new visa category aimed at attracting skilled workers from non-EU countries. Since its launch, approximately 2,500 Opportunity Cards have been issued, with Indian nationals receiving the most, 780, followed by applicants from China, Turkey and Pakistan, according to the Federal Ministry of the Interior. To qualify for an Opportunity Card, …