The Realities of Repatriation: What does it mean to repatriate to the African continent, and what do you need to know before considering it?

Repatriation:

What does it mean to repatriate to the African continent, and what do you need to know before considering it?

Thousands of diasporans are choosing to return to African nations — Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Senegal, and beyond. This is a profound and meaningful choice. But repatriation done without preparation, reflection, and cultural humility can cause real harm — to yourself, to local communities, and to the idea of return itself. This presentation is your educational starting point.

Saturday, August 22, 2026

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Eastern Time) On Zoom

Presented By Maisha Hyman Sumbry, a cross-cultural trainer, curriculum designer, and co-owner of The Adinkra Group, where she develops programs that support meaningful engagement between Africa and the global African diaspora. Drawing on more than two decades of experience at the World Bank, she specializes in training design, cultural orientation, diaspora engagement, and institutional capacity building. Maisha serves on the Board of the Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation, is a member of the African American Association of Ghana, and is a contributor and editor of the recently released State of the African Diaspora Report.

Please register in advance. You will receive a Reminder at 9 am on the day of the presentation with the ZOOM login link/info for the event.  If you register on the day of, you will receive the login link/info at that time.