LINKS : websites relevant to the issues facing African ethnic communities in Australia

Australian links

Agamlöng Online (Dinka language website)
Naath Online (Nuer language website)
These are the first websites in their languages in the world.
Agamlöng Online includes material on the language and culture of the Dinka, including language guides for beginners, grammar notes, glossaries, and collections of traditional stories and folktales. Naath Online is being developed as a repository for resources and books for Thok Nath (Nuer language) literacy courses. Both websites have been developed as resources to assist with language and cultural maintenance. The sites have drawn intense interest from the transnational Dinka and Nuer communities.

africanOz.com.au
An African-Australian online resource, with links and information on African communities, resources, events, news, music, cuisine, and travel. The site also features a community notice board, information on African-related programs on radio and television, and a children’s section.

Sudanese Online Research Association (SORA)
The Sudanese Online Research Association is a not-for-profit, unfunded organisation staffed exclusively by volunteers. It strives to provide an internationally accessible centre for Sudan-related research and to raise awareness in academic and wider circles of the situation of Sudanese people living outside Sudan. The site features articles and links to research on Sudan and the Sudanese diaspora, as well as more basic information aimed at children.

African Studies Association of Australasia and the Pacific
This association aims to promote research and teaching of African studies in Australia and the Pacific; facilitate contact among scholars and students in the field; and support African studies programs by coordinating acquisition of relevant materials for regional libraries. Its site features information on the Association’s publications as well as past conferences.

Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Country pages – Africa
This page on the DFAT website provides links to information on countries in Africa. Information on the economy and trade is featured, as well as on travel, political systems, and Australian embassies and consulates in each country.

International links

EQUINET: The Network for Equity in Health in Southern Africa
EQUINET aims to influence the national and regional policies of the countries of the Southern Africa Development Community to ensure equity in health. Its website features an annotated bibliography of resources, conference reports, and the latest news.

Muhimbili Health Exchange Forum
MuHEF is an initiative to facilitate communication and the flow of health information between healthworkers in the districts and regions of Tanzania and health experts and postgraduate students at Muhimbili University in Dar es Salaam. The site features a discussion forum, information in Swahili and English on sexual health issues, articles from Tanzanian health experts, and links to national health statistics, policy, training and clinical treatment guidelines.

Africa Institute of South Africa
AISA’s mandate is to perform research into issues affecting contemporary Africa, with a focus on political, socio-economic and development issues. It engages in independent policy analysis as well as the collection, processing, interpretation and dissemination of information. AISA’s research and publications are featured on its site.

African Union
The African Union is the continent’s premier institution promoting peace, security, stability and socio-economic development. The Union’s objectives include promoting and defending African common positions in international fora; promoting democratic practices and institutions; and working for the eradication of preventable diseases and the promotion of good health on the continent.

World Health Organization - Regional Office for Africa
WHO is the United Nations’ specialised agency for health. Its objective is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health, and is involved in a wide range of global healthcare initiatives. The WHO-AFRO site features information on the numerous health issues tackled by its divisions, as well as health profiles of the following African countries: Cameroon, Guinée Bissau, Mauritania, Swaziland, and Uganda.

United Nations – Economic Commission for Africa
As the regional arm of the United Nations in Africa, ECA is mandated to support the economic and social development of its 53 member States, foster regional integration, and promote international cooperation for Africa’s development. It provides the following services to support its member States: policy analysis and advocacy, enhancing partnerships, technical assistance, communication and knowledge sharing, and supporting subregional activities.