As an active supporter of Black History Month, TAMAKKAN celebrates the work of African Americans and others from the BIPOC community who share their amazing initiatives and projects in the areas of Arts, the Environment, Social Enterprises, and Literature. The events, organized every year at the Tamakkan innovation space, attracts members of the community involve community groups, universities and corporations.
FRIEDA EKOTTO: THE EXCITING POSSIBILITIES OF “THE UP CYCLED ART MOVEMENT”
KEITH DURHAM: ELEVATING VALUES THROUGH THE “PEACE EDUCATION PROGRAM”
Since 2001, Keith has been a trainer assessor and adult instructor. In addition to working in various technical training providers, Keith has delivered trainings and volunteered his time to diverse organizations, such as small community groups and large organizations such as Thames Valley Police, the largest police force in the UK.
His real passion however, has always been with projects that encourage and engage
individuals to strive towards inner self discovery and individual understanding.
TOMI ADETAYO: REFLECTING DIVERSITY – “A THOUSAND FACES”
into the lives of people from different backgrounds, ages and race.
GALLERY OF PHOTOS
SUPPORTED BY:
BRANDMOXIE
BrandMoxie is a leading advertising and marketing agency that provides integrated marketing services including advertising, PR, strategy, research, publishing and production services. Established in 2004, BrandMoxie also runs its own CSR platforms. It also supports Tamakkan, a social enterprise aimed at nurturing entrepreneurship, leadership and innovation, The Smovies, a platform for emerging filmmakers in the UAE, and the Dream Players, a programme aimed at nurturing creativity and the performing arts. BrandMoxie is also the publisher of Tempo magazine, a publication that focuses on creativity, innovation and social enterprise, and its online site Tempoplanet.com. For more information, www.tamakkan.com www.brandmoxie.com
US EMBASSY
US Embassy
U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi is dedicated to strengthening US-UAE partnerships in diplomacy, commerce, trade, regional security, education, art, and culture. The Embassy engages with a wide range of local partners to encourage broader and deeper understanding between the people of the United States and the United Arab Emirates. http://abudhabi.usembassy.gov/
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