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Activities of the ESC
PUBLIC EDUCATION
- Public Lectures by local and foreign lecturers from all areas of the African world
- Radio and Television talk shows / African News programmes
- Publication of articles in the print media.
- Press Conferences
- Film shows
- Seminars
- Publication of educational literature, audio and video recordings
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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
- IFE Project - A supplementary educational programme targeted to marginalized students in urban, predominantly African communities
- Mobilization of young people against activities inimical to African interest. e.g. the 1996 struggle against racism at night clubs and other entertainment places.
- School lectures / seminars
- Special events targeted to young people at Emancipation celebrations
- Involvement of young people in the design and preparation of the Emancipation Village, the planning and organization of emancipation events
- Youth workshops conducted by the ESC Youth Arm
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CULTURE
- Staging of Cultural shows (concerts, plays, etc.)
- Traditional African Weddings / Naming Day Ceremonies
- Hosting Afro - Pop Worldwide-a series of radio programmes featuring African music
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ECONOMIC/FINANCIAL
- Organization of paid events for fund-raising
- Sale of books, pamphlets and other literature, audio and video tapes, souvenir items
- Fund raising through donations
- Encouragement of African entrepreneur ship through advice, education programs, training
- Promotion of International African trade fair/market
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CELEBRATIONS /OBSERVANCES
- Emancipation celebrations
- Kwanzaa celebrations
- African History Month
- African Liberation Day
- Marcus Garvey Birthday
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OTHER
- Co-ordinate national activities embracing several African organizations
- Assist community organizations in terms of education, mobilization, administration and organization structure
- Act as a watch dog organization engaging issues which impact on the African community in particular, and the nation generally
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