1st Information Meeting Federation Afro Diaspora Network (FADN)

To: the Afro community, Afro organizations, and invited guests from the social and governmental sectors

Amsterdam, January 10, 2026

Subject: Invitation Information Meeting FADN – Federation Afro Diaspora NetworkOur reference: 2025-109-FADN-CA

Dear invited guest,

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to a festive and informative gathering of the Federation Afro Diaspora Network (FADN).

Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026

Time: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Location: Public Library Amsterdam (OBA)

Address: Oosterdokskade 143, 1011 DL Amsterdam

The gathering will begin with the presentation of the board and the Research & Development Committee, followed by a celebratory moment during which the board will raise a glass to the existence and future of the federation. Afterwards, Ms. Miriam Edioduku from Hungary will speak on the occasion of the UNESCO World Day for African and Afro-descendant Culture.

This will be followed by an informative session in which we will guide you through the mission, vision, and working methods of the federation. During this meeting, you will gain a clear understanding of how the federation operates, which projects are being developed, and how we aim to contribute collectively to the strengthening of the Afro diaspora.

We are proud to share that the website of the Federation Afro Diaspora Network has recently been launched. Through www.federatie-adn.org, you can access all relevant information about the federation.

Program

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM	Arrival
2:00 PM – 2:25 PM	Festive opening Presentation of the FADN Board and the Development & Research Committee: raising a glass
2:25 PM – 2:35 PM	Speech by Dr. Baryl Biekman Speech by Dr. Miriam Edioduku from Hungary
2:35 PM – 3:20 PM	Presentation on the activities, structure, and working methods of FADN
3:20 PM – 3:30 PM	Short break
3:30 PM – 4:15 PM	Q&A session
4:15 PM – 4:30 PM	Closing and informal networking

Registration

You can register via the following link: https://forms.gle/w6xcHC23Y7Sgcru49

Accessibility OBA

The meeting will take place at the Public Library Amsterdam (OBA Oosterdok), located directly next to Amsterdam Central Station.

Public Transport: The OBA is easily accessible by public transport. From Amsterdam Central Station, it is approximately a 5-minute walk (IJ-side exit).The following tram lines stop at Amsterdam Central Station: 4, 14, 24, and 26.

By Car: The OBA does not have its own parking facilities. Several parking garages are available nearby, including Oosterdok and IJdock. From there, it is approximately a 5 to 10-minute walk.

We sincerely hope to welcome you to this special afternoon. Your presence would be greatly appreciated.

Kind regards,

Federation Afro Diaspora Network (FADN)

Iwan Leeuwin

Chairman