The idea of the Foundation was born in 2007 with the start of the Afryka.org website. While running the first Polish internet service about Africa we realized the great opportunities given by the Web for increased knowledge sharing and communication.

We soon realized however that there is more to life then just internet. That is why the Foundation ‘Africa Another Way’ was founded. We also promote and initiate cultural events and support academic groups, associations and other non‐governmental organizations. We work on projects concerning development aid and education and give advice to potential investors in Africa.

Our activity extends outside Poland. Poles no longer need to go to Africa to meet its people. Africans live in Europe – and in Poland. I am one of them.

Founder of 'Africa Another Way'

• development of political, educational, cultural, scientific and economic relations between African countries and Poland.
• propagation and protection of freedom, democracy and human rights in African countries.
• development of enterpreneurship in African countries.
• promotion and organization of voluntary services in Poland with and for African. countries.
• implementation of new technologies in culture.

We come from Africa and from Poland. Afryka.org was the place we met. We are working together for Africa "Another Way". Email us: fundacja@afryka.org

Mamadou Diouf

the Founder and Programme Director, is a graduate of veterinary science and also a musician and poet. He is Senegalese and came to Poland more than 20 years ago. He has his own programme: “Nikolokoba” on Jazz Radio. Mamadou is a member of two bands, Tam Tam Project and Djolof Man.

Stephano Sambali

member of our Foundation’s Program Board, comes from Tanzania. He was born in the region of Tabora and moved to Poland in the early ‘90s. He spent one year in Łódź studying at the School of Polish for Foreigners and decided to move to Warsaw after the graduation. Steve has been working for ‘Africa Another Way’ Foundation since it was founded..

Desire Rasolomampionona

member of the ‘Africa Another Way’ Foundation’s Program Board , professor at the Warsaw University of Technology. Originally from Madagascar, he has lived in Warsaw for 28 years now. In addition to his scientific work, he’s been promoting the art, music and culture of his homeland while touring Poland for over 20 years.

Tobia Hiwot

painter, English teacher, originally from Ethiopia. She studied architecture in Warsaw. Her time is divided between teaching and art – she organizes workshops and has had a number of exhibitions. Member of the ‘Africa Another Way’ Foundation’s Program Board.

Daniel Oware

has been associated with Warsaw for over two decades. An artist, musician, organizer of artistic events, member of the ‘Africa Another Way’ Foundation’s Program Board. Well known from his collaborations with Polish artists and media appearances. Poland has become his second home.

Paweł Średziński

is responsible for the projects and management of the foundation. His has affinities with Ghana and Sudan. He is a graduate of history and journalism. There would be no Afryka.org without him and no Foundation without Afryka.org

Mateusz Kasprzak

is the Art Director of Foundation. Afro‐enthusiast. Freelancer. Free spirit. Traveller. He loves long and sandy beaches and exotic drinks. Responsible for the design of Afryka.org