Parents Being “too African” NOT Reason Enough for Children to be Taken Away
There’s a side about bringing up children in Germany that many Africans can relate to but don’t speak about. Children being taken away from their Read More
Month: November 2014
Migrants in Germany Pay More into Social System than they Use
Researchers from the Bertelsmann Foundation found that, on average, a migrant in Germany without German citizenship paid €3,300 more into the social funding than they use, Read More
Kenyan Student Wins DAAD Award for International Students 2014
You most probably know him from the last post on Working as a HiWi at the Uni, or as an official at OKSH or for Read More
How Immigrant Friendly, the Ausländerbehörde Really are
Germany has been trying to change its immigration policies and becoming more friendly to migrants coming into the country. However, although the laws in Berlin might Read More
What Next After Being Admitted to a University in Germany?
Once you arrive in Germany you have to fill out quite a few forms until you are all set and ready to settle down. Call Read More
Kenyan Receives Numerous Awards for Film on Racism
This Kenyan lady has been creating waves all over Switzerland and the rest of continental Europe is catching up. Film maker, radio presenter, actress, dancer, Read More
Kenyan Student from Beijing Wins Award in Berlin
A young Kenyan scientist, Kennedy Mbeva, was awarded the Green Talents 2014 Award earlier this month at a festive event held at the new Federal Read More
Diasporan Speaks on Overcoming Suicidal Thoughts
With the increase in cases of suicide among diasporans, it helps when we have more people coming out to speak about their experiences and how Read More
Call for Quotations for Gardening and Repair Works at Kenyan Ambassador’s Residence in Berlin
The former ambassador headed home recently with his family and in preparation for the arrival of the new one, there will be major repairs and Read More
Catholic Church Allowed to Fire Divorced Employees Who Remarry
If you work for the Catholic Church, this might be of interest to you. The court ruling in Karlsruhe gave the Catholic church the power Read More
Screening of Kenyan Film on Violence Against Women in Siegen
What a coincidence that this film, albeit old (2010) gets to be screened the same week there has been uproar in Kenya over violence against Read More
Kenyan Who Was the First African Female Taxi Driver in Germany, Passes Away
She set the record in Germany by venturing into the unknown to become the very first black female taxi driver in Germany. Peninah Nagel, a Read More
Call for Applications: DAAD Seminar „Organic farming – the silver bullet for boosting development and sustainability?”
The Center for Agriculture in the Tropics and Subtropics of the University of Hohenheim announces the International DAAD-Alumni seminar, held from February 02 to 10, Read More
How do you React When You Are Attacked Based on Your Skin Colour?
Well! Well! Well! There are always going to be racist elements in any society, and educational campaigns will do little to change their views. What Read More
Internships at IBM’s LEADing to Africa Program in Germany
Over the past 100 years, IBMers all over the globe have helped make the world work better and smarter. IBMers are leading business and technology Read More
Migrant Children in Germany Succeed Due to Luck and Individual Effort
A new study has found that migrant children who go through the German education system succeed either due to luck or due to personal motivation Read More
Director of Kenya Seed NGO in Saarbrücken for Forum of MDGs
The MDGs were often criticized for applying the same 8 goals and 21 indicators to all the countries involved as beneficiaries of development efforts. Using Read More