Welcome to Afro Diaspora Development Network.
Who We Are
Building stronger, more
inclusive communities.
Afro Diaspora Development Network is committed to creating opportunities for growth, collaboration, and cultural exchange.
We work across Finland and internationally to connect diaspora groups with host societies through meaningful initiatives that promote unity, diversity, and sustainable development.
Our mission is to strengthen communities, empower individuals, and create lasting global connections.
Featured Products
- Current Event
Wellness Club – Promoting Health & Wellbeing
The Wellness Club is a community initiative by ADDN ry designed to promote fitness and active lifestyles, mental wellbeing, social connection, and community support.
- Currently active in Espoo and expanding to Helsinki & Vantaa
- Wellness discussions & fitness sessions
- Community gatherings
- Inclusive for all ages, cultures, and backgrounds
- afrodiasporanetwork@europe.com
- Upcoming Event
Fugu Festival Europe – Finland Edition
May 30, 2026
Join us for a vibrant celebration of Northern Ghanaian culture featuring live music performances, cultural fashion showcases, traditional arts & crafts, exhibitions of the Fugu (handwoven smock), and live dance performances.
- Experience Ghanaian heritage, artistry, and identity while promoting cultural dialogue and international collaboration in Finland.
- Partnership & Participation: afrodiasporanetwork@europe.com
Live Dance Performances
Live Music
Empowering Our Roots
What We Do
Core Programs & Initiatives
Diaspora & Immigrant Development
Strengthening community cohesion and global cooperation.
Education & Youth Work
Youth leadership, mentoring, and skills development.
Sports, Health & Wellbeing
Community sports, mental wellbeing, inclusive health programs.
Culture, Arts & Heritage
Cultural festivals, heritage storytelling, African heritage promotion.
Women's Empowerment & Child Rights
Advocacy, awareness, gender equality programs.
Tourism & Sustainable Development
Diaspora-led tourism and responsible cultural projects.
Diaspora Heritage Tours to Ghana
Connecting African Americans with African history and culture.
International Cooperation
Cross-border projects and partnerships with global NGOs.
Our Impact
Founder & Leadership
Mercy Osei Owusu
Founder & Executive Director
International development professional, social entrepreneur, and diaspora leader. Founder of IYEC (Denmark), now leading ADDN ry with a vision to empower African diaspora communities across Europe through sustainable development, cultural preservation, and community wellbeing initiatives.
Board of Directors
Partners & Collaboration
Working together for stronger communities
NGOs
Cultural Inst.
Foundation
University
EU Program
Global Partnerships
Erasmus+ & Global Partnerships
We have participated in several Erasmus+ projects funded by the European Union Fund, collaborating with international partners from Italy, Spain, Greece, Romania, Cape Verde, and many others. We are actively open to new partnerships for Erasmus+ projects across Europe and the globe.
Sponsors & Partners
Remit Choice Limited has been Sponsors and Partners of the Afro Diaspora Development Network since 2022. The remittance company has supported many Diaspora activities organized by the Afro Diaspora Network