The global African family continues to build stronger bridges across continents, cultures, and generations. On July 18, 2026, Queen Ameenata will proudly join distinguished leaders, dignitaries, changemakers, and members of the worldwide African diaspora by attending virtually the Global Africa Family event marking the First Edition of the African Union African Diaspora 6th Region Awards Official Launching Ceremony.
This historic occasion represents an important milestone in strengthening collaboration between Africa and its global diaspora. The launch of the African Union African Diaspora 6th Region Awards is designed to recognize and celebrate individuals and organizations whose leadership, innovation, and service have made meaningful contributions to the advancement of African people and communities around the world.
For Queen Ameenata, whose work has consistently focused on humanitarian service, cultural preservation, international collaboration, and diaspora engagement, the invitation reflects her ongoing commitment to fostering meaningful relationships between Africa and its global descendants. Through her leadership as Founder of the Sarauniya International Development Organization (SIDO), she has worked to promote education, healthcare initiatives, women’s empowerment, youth development, and cross-cultural partnerships that uplift communities on both sides of the Atlantic.
“Opportunities such as the Global Africa Family gathering remind us that the African diaspora is not defined by geography, but by our shared heritage, collective responsibility, and vision for the future,” Queen Ameenata shared. “When we celebrate one another’s achievements and collaborate across borders, we strengthen our collective ability to create lasting change.”
The concept of the African Diaspora as the Sixth Region of Africa has become an important symbol of unity, recognizing millions of people of African descent living outside the continent as vital partners in Africa’s social, economic, cultural, and sustainable development. The launch ceremony seeks to inspire greater cooperation among governments, traditional leaders, civil society organizations, entrepreneurs, scholars, artists, and community advocates who are working to advance this shared vision.
Throughout her years of international engagement, Queen Ameenata has championed initiatives that connect the African continent with diaspora communities across North America, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia. Her participation in this virtual gathering continues her mission of encouraging dialogue, partnership, and mutual investment that benefits present and future generations.
The Global Africa Family event also serves as an opportunity to celebrate excellence, acknowledge impactful leadership, and encourage greater participation from diaspora communities in shaping Africa’s future. By recognizing outstanding contributions across multiple sectors, the African Union African Diaspora 6th Region Awards aim to inspire a new generation of leaders committed to service, innovation, and unity.
As Queen Ameenata joins participants from around the world for this landmark occasion, she looks forward to engaging with fellow advocates who share a commitment to building stronger global partnerships rooted in respect, heritage, and collective progress.
The Sarauniya International Development Organization extends its congratulations to the organizers of the Global Africa Family and all partners involved in launching this important initiative. May this first edition of the African Union African Diaspora 6th Region Awards serve as the beginning of a lasting tradition that honors excellence while strengthening the bonds that unite Africans and people of African descent worldwide.
Together, we continue to demonstrate that regardless of where we live, we remain one global African family—connected by history, empowered through collaboration, and inspired by a shared vision for a prosperous future.
