Kenyan Women in Germany (KWIG) on September 3 hosted their annual networking event headline sponsored by Diaspora Insurance.
The event held in Mainz, Germany, was attended by hundreds of guests including Kenyan Ambassador to Germany, His Excellence Tom Amolo.
KWIG was founded by Jacky Kuhn to create a community for Kenyan women building lives in Germany after moving from their home country and provides them with social, economical, emotional and professional support. The organisation now has over 2 000 members and also caters for men and other nationalities.
KWIG tackles wide ranging issues affecting African women in the diaspora like domestic violence, racism and navigating German laws.
Diaspora Insurance as the main sponsor is passionate about working with organisations that are committed to the advancement of African diaspora women worldwide.
The company provides insurance products tailor-made for the diaspora communities like their bespoke global Diaspora Funeral Cash Plan that allows diasporans to cover themselves in the diaspora and extended family members back home.
Dr Sibert Mandega, Executive Director of Diaspora Insurance during his speech at the event pointed out that the insurance company headquartered in UK continues to positively impact the diaspora communities worldwide not only through their products and services but also through supporting the agendas of numerous organisations like the Kenyan Women in Germany.
KWIG annual event provided lots of networking opportunities, African music and barbecue (nyama choma).
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