admin | July 4, 2022
At a time when globalization has successfully homogenized the nations of the world, one finds the value of preserving ones heritage intrinsic to the integrity of national identity given the osmotic tendencies of diasporas in acclimatizing to the culture they are immersed in at the present time. Such is the case with the Filipino American community born and residing on USsoil, with its ties to the motherland growing weaker with the passing of time due to their proximity from the motherland and their heavily-westernized upbringing, making it harder to touch base with their Filipino roots, let alone speak their mother tongue.
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admin | July 4, 2022
In March this year, a group of Rwandans living in China, most of whom are students,contributedUSD 8,215 to connect 561 vulnerable families in Rwandato solar power through the #CanaChallenge, an initiative established by the Rwanda Development Bank (BRD) with an aim ofproviding solar energy to 10,000 familiesin remote areas. In the same month, the Rwandan Community in Tanzania also reached out, raising USD 7,500 towards the cause, and this amount was estimated to be sufficient to light up 500 more households.
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admin | July 4, 2022
By Express News Service CHENNAI:Speaking at the 35th anniversary of the Federation of Tamil Sangams of North America (FeTNA) via video-conference on Monday, Chief Minister MK Stalin urged natives of the State living abroad to set aside their differences and unite under the 'Tamil' umbrella. He paid rich encomiums to FeTNA functionaries and members, who announced a USD 1,500 cash reward to Tamil scholars Elankumaranar and Erode Tamilanban for their service to the Tamil language. He said Tamils have migrated to more than 90 countries, but Tamil Nadu remains their "home country".
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admin | July 4, 2022
Protestors play music and sing during a rally in response to the death of George Floyd in 2020. Music and protest have long gone hand in hand, and the political outrage of recent years is finding expression in song. Ricardo Arduengo/AFP via Getty Images hide caption Protestors play music and sing during a rally in response to the death of George Floyd in 2020.
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admin | July 4, 2022
No other sports team is as well supported away from home as the Indian cricket side. No matter where they go, Indian fans seem to at least match those of the host nation, if not outnumber them, as they did at Malahide Cricket Club in Dublin this week.
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admin | July 4, 2022
Founded in 1870, the Polish Museum based in Rapperswil castle overlooking lake Zurich in Switzerland, had come under threat following petitions from locals who wanted to reclaim the castle for other purposes. Roland Fischer/CC BY-SA 3.0 The oldest Polish museum abroad has been saved from closure after facing expulsion from a 13th century castle. The 150-year-old Polish Museum based in Rapperswil castle overlooking lake Zurich in Switzerland, had come under threat following petitions from locals who wanted to reclaim the castle for other purposes
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admin | June 26, 2022
Reference to communities in Yerushalayim in my recent column regarding changes in our local rabbinate resulted in my being questioned as to how Orthodox religious life in Israel especially that termed Charedi differs from its counterpart in Diaspora communities such as here in Australia. Let me preface my answer by saying that certain segments of the local Orthodox community may well resemble their Israeli counterparts in regard to the intensity of much religious practice.
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admin | June 26, 2022
Looking to right historical wrongs and build a global digital community with real-world impact, Web3 collective Afropolitan announced that it had raised $2.1 million in pre-seed funding to advance its vision of a digital nation for the African Diaspora. Participants in the raise include #Hashed, Cultur3 Capital, and ex-Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan, who in 2021 wrote what would become the basis for Afropolitan's plans for a digital nation
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admin | June 26, 2022
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the contributions of the diaspora in promoting Indias growth story and acting as brand ambassadors of the countrys success as he interacted with them here in Germany. Addressing the Indian diaspora during a massive event at the Audi Dome indoor arena, he highlighted Indias growth story and mentioned various initiatives undertaken by the government to further achieve the countrys development agenda.
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admin | June 26, 2022
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This real-time review is part of the Diaspora Emergency Action & Coordination initiatives (DEMAC) Research study on diaspora humanitarian response and engagement. On 24 February 2022, the Russian Federation launched a coordinated offensive on Ukraine.
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