Understand Africa
A deep-dive educational program for young people who want to talk about Africa with real depth — not headlines. We go beyond the usual narratives to explore the continent's economics, politics, and history, alongside Switzerland's own surprising ties to it all.
Join a SessionFour Lenses, One Continent
Every session draws on current, sourced research — not generalizations. Here's the shape of what we cover.
Every Success Story, Its Hardest Question
We resist the urge to file any country away as simply "good" or "bad." Here's a taste of the tensions we dig into.
Switzerland's Surprising Role in Africa's Economy
Switzerland was never a colonial power in Africa — but it is one of the world's largest commodity trading hubs, and that changes the relationship more than most people realize.
An estimated 70% of the world's gold is refined in Switzerland, and roughly 30% of the world's cocoa moves through Swiss trading desks — including gold and cocoa grown right here in Ghana. It's a side of Switzerland's relationship with Africa that rarely makes it into the news.
Built to Be Discussed, Not Just Heard
Guest Speakers
Voices from government and business who work on these issues directly, not just textbook theory.
Interactive Seminars
Sessions built around activities and discussion, not lectures — because the content is meant to be argued about, not memorized.
Ready to See Africa Differently?
Join a session and bring your own questions — this program is built for genuine discussion, not a lecture.
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