Marie is the Chairperson of Jaapo, a non-profit organization that supports "Women of Color" in the exercise and enforcement of their rights in Austria. Cultural and media work is an expression of their approach, raising awareness, educating and empowering women of color and young people.

Esther & Adaora lead the SFC, is an initiative of Black women* from a wide variety of backgrounds and nationalities who work together to promote and support self-confidence, self-determination, and self-organization among Black women, children, and young people.

Irène is the chairwoman and co-founder of the BARKA BARKA association, an aid organization for Foroteon in Burkina Faso. She also serves as the special representative of the Burkinabè diaspora in Austria, Hungary, Croatia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Serbia, and the Czech Republic.

Christine founded Kenstria Agency, a leading agency specializing in African-Austrian nurse recruitment. What began as a small initiative to help a few nurses find opportunities abroad has grown into a comprehensive recruitment and training agency that has transformed hundreds of lives and strengthened healthcare systems in Austria.

Rita Isiba is the Executive Director of ZARA (Zivilcourage & Anti-Rassismus Arbeit), Austria’s leading anti-hate organization focused on promoting social cohesion and providing victim support. In this role, she has spearheaded numerous initiatives and campaigns to combat racism and discrimination.

KIDS OF THE DIASPORA is a movement brand founded by Leni and Cherrelle. It explores the concept of Diaspora as a universal home. The brand also features cultural spaces and fosters community connection through collaborative events.

Mireille is an anti-racism advocate who initiated the first-ever petition for a referendum against racial discrimination in Austria. She was an organizer of the Austrian Black Lives Matters protest that mobilized over 50,000 people in 2020, and thanks to her efforts, the City of Vienna will host an inaugural anti-racism conference in 2023.

As a co-founder and board member of the African Law Students’ Organization (ALSO), Moumi has opened real doors for African and diaspora students to access legal knowledge, international networks, and career opportunities that often feel out of reach. Through projects like international moot courts, Europe–Africa academic exchanges, and hands-on capacity-building programs, she turns ideas into meaningful, lasting impact.

Enzy created by Afro Brunch Vienna, the ultimate Afrocentric celebration where food, music, culture, and community come together. brunch experience in Vienna, Austria. Afro Brunch Vienna indulges guests in an array of African cuisine vibrant music, and a lively atmosphere with diverse cultures.

Gracia is the co-founder of ADOE (African Diaspora Austria) a community of and for People of African Descent, created in Vienna in 2018, as the desire for a community for young people who feel they belong to the African diaspora. Every month ADOE organises regular community activities, giving them free rein to their creative ideas.

In all her actions, Araba Evelyn Johnston-Arthur writes herself into a history of fighting gender-based discrimination and racism. Her work is significant for women in science, as Araba Evelyn Johnston-Arthur uses her research and curatorial practice to demonstrate the importance of promoting human rights and how this can be achieved. In particular, the rights of people who are marginalized in patriarchal societies which also was very visible through her curation of the Wien Woche 2025.

Co-founder of FreshVibes and editor-in-chief, Beverly is a freelance journalist focusing on the empowerment of people of African descent and serves as co-chair of an Austrian NGO for youth of African descent. She is also committed to women’s rights, grounded in intersectional feminism.