About Us
Empowering Africa Through Knowledge Exchange
DIANA ry (Diaspora Academic Network for Africa) is a non-profit organization registered in Finland, dedicated to harnessing the expertise of African academics, researchers, and scientists in the diaspora.
About DIANA ry
Who We Are
DIANA ry (Diaspora Academic Network for Africa) is a non-profit and non-governmental organization registered in Finland. Our mission is to harness the expertise of African academics, researchers, and scientists in the diaspora to support higher education and research institutions across Africa.
Through collaboration, mobility programs, and knowledge exchange, we strengthen the quality of education, research capacity, and institutional development on the continent.
Our Mission
Mobilizing African Intellectuals
We mobilize African intellectuals in the diaspora to contribute to:
Teaching and research in African universities
Collaborative scientific projects
Building institutional capacity
Advancing Africa's knowledge economy
Promoting international academic partnerships
Our work prioritizes higher education because universities play a critical role in national development, innovation, and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Our Vision
Transforming Africa's Future
To transform Africa's higher education and research landscape by enabling global brain circulation, empowering African academic talent, and building sustainable partnerships between Africa and its diaspora worldwide.
Our Story
Why DIANA ry Was Created
Many highly trained African professionals in the diaspora—PhDs, researchers, academics—are underutilized or working outside their fields. DIANA ry was created to reverse this trend by connecting diaspora expertise with African institutions that urgently need specialized skills in teaching, research, and innovation.
What We Do
Our Objectives
Engage diaspora experts in African universities and research institutions
Enhance higher education and research capacity
Facilitate professional mobility of African intellectual diaspora
Bridge research and teaching gaps in African countries
Place diaspora scholars in universities and industry organizations
Promote international scientific collaboration
Improve quality of research and education through diaspora-led initiatives
Mobilize resources to support academic and scientific development
Global Presence
Where We Operate
Helsinki
Finland
HeadquartersBerlin
Germany
BranchCalifornia
USA
BranchExpansion Plans
Canada • France • Belgium • Spain
Leadership
Our Leadership
Dr. Doh Pascal
President & Coordinator
Dr. Pascal leads DIANA ry's mission to reverse Africa's brain drain by fostering academic mobility, research collaboration, and global partnerships.
How We Work
Our Approach
We operate through structured Professional Mobility Programs that connect African diaspora experts and other global professionals with African institutions based on expressed needs.
Our team includes specialists with advanced degrees (PhDs and Masters in Higher Education Management) and a strong international network.
Our Commitment
Building a Stronger Africa
At DIANA ry, we believe Africa's brightest minds—no matter where they live—deserve the opportunity to contribute to the continent's progress. Through collaboration, academic excellence, and global partnerships, we aim to build a stronger, more innovative Africa.