ROME: ONDINA COELHO, CIVIL DIPLOMAT OF JETHRO, JOINS ITALIAN DIASPORA CELEBRATIONS

Ondina Coelho Brings Humanitarian Diplomatic Presence to Africa Day and Italian Diaspora celebrations in Rome

On 25 May, Rome hosted the celebrations of Africa Day and the Italian Diaspora.

Civil Diplomat Ondina Coelho, representing the Jethro Civil Diplomat Org., atended the cultural and official activities of the day.

Mrs. Ondina is responsible for the Library and Cultural Space of the Embassy of Angola in Rome Italy.

Rome connects Africa and the Italian Diaspora through symbolic celebrations

African communities in Rome organised a diverse programme to mark the occasion.

The annual celebration recalls the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in 1963, now the African Union (AU), and honours the continent’s liberation struggles and development goals.

The Italian Diaspora celebrates African roots through culture and dialogue

The African diaspora in Italy hosted festive events with music, traditional dance and African cuisine. Community leaders led discussions on colonialism, racism, development, and identity.

Artists and intellectuals used the platform to showcase Africa’s cultural diversity and to strengthen their collective identity.

Ondina Coelho represents Jethro Civil Diplomacy and commitment

Throughout the celebrations, Ondina Coelho highlighted the importance to foster international cooperation, promote African culture, and strengthen ties with diaspora communities.

Rome celebrations boost unity and identity among the African Diaspora

Africa Day encouraged the African diaspora in Rome to reconnect with their roots and promote a fairer future for African peoples.

Their unity around culture, language, and history reinforced a shared sense of identity and cultural resilience.