We regularly organize community events that bring Black, African and Afro-descendent people together across linguistic, cultural and other differences.
Our community events are informal social gatherings that facilitate people getting to know each other, making connections, learning from each other, and building a sense of community and belonging.
The now annual BJP summer BBQ and our end-of-year holiday gathering are examples of such events. We also dedicate special attention to community-building among multiethnic families in Poland in order to support parents/guardians in cross-cultural relationships and to strengthen their ability to effectively advocate for their children.
The main objectives of our community-building activities are to:
- Create friendly and inclusive spaces where Black and Afro-descendant people can enjoy time together and celebrate each other;
- Foster a sense of common understanding among Black and Afro-descendent people living in Poland;
- Facilitate exchange of information, contacts and networking through more or less structured events that create the foundation for continued contact and exchange.
The below photos from our various community-building events say more than a thousand words about how we achieve these objectives.
