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Social change We are dedicated to projects encouraging positive social change using Films, Theatre Art and committed to strong Advocacy work. JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORKSJOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORKS Athena Culture on Facebook Shana de Carsignac on Facebook CONNECT WITH OUR SHAKESPEARE CONNECT GROUP Shakespeare Connect on Facebook Shana de Carsignac Website @shinasunshine on instagram Follow @ATHENA_AFRICA on twitter Follow @ShanaCarsignac on twitter ATHENA-AFRICALIVES ON YOUTUBE http://www.youtube.com/user/darkladyangel ALL OUR EVENTS PHOTOS ON ATHENA CULTURE FLICKR https://www.flickr.com/photos/africalives/albums/with/72157645158096646 More on Shana de Carsignac Mongwanga Website In response to a growing frustration and the lack of tackling the root causes of refugee issues, SHANA de CARSIGNAC MONGWANGA founded AFRICALIVES! now ATHENA-AFRICALIVES! CULTURE AND ADVOCACY to challenge stereotypes about developing countries particularly Africa, often portrayed as un-resourceful, dying continent and the perpetual victimisation of African women.
ABOUT USATHENA-AFRICALIVES! CULTURE AND ADVOCACY was founded by Shana de Carsignac Mongwanga is a Human Rights Campaigner and Artist who also works as a Director, Producer, Writer and Actor.
Shana was born in Bukavu, East of the Democratic Republic of Congo and is currently based in London and Paris. She has a Master in Political Science/ International Relations and is a Bachelor in Law from the Catholic University of Louvain (Belgium). She is the daughter of Martin Mongwanga Wa Gambo an intellectual and Congolese Civil Servant who was in charge of Goma region and graduate from University of Lubumbashi. Her grandfather is Leopold-Sylvere Bondekwe, Mayor of Stanleyville (now Kinsangani) who was brutally assassinated in 1964 by Simba rebels and who's murder prompted the Wild Geese operation with mercenary Mike Hoare and USA intervention to reclaim Stanleyville. The events will later be recounted in a book and film starring Richard Burton. Mike wrote: “The mayor of Stanleyville, Sylvere Bondekwe, a greatly respected and powerful man, was forced to stand naked before a frenzied crowd of Simbas while one of them cut out his liver.” Shana de Carsignac Mongwanga wrote her play 'Congo Independence' in memory of her grandfather during her university years in Belgium, after she saw a picture of her grandfather Leopold-Sylvere Bondekwe at the University library performing in a play in 50's Belgian congo. READ MORE ABOUT SHANA'S WORK ON CONGO INDEPENDENCE: COMING SOON Shana worked for the Jesuit Refugee Service-UK Office in advocating and lobbying and on behalf of Refugees and Asylum seekers on a National and European level. A particular emphasis of her work included to accompany, serve and advocate for asylum seekers in detention centres across Europe. In response to a growing frustration and the lack of tackling the root causes of refugee issues, she founded AFRICA LIVES! to challenge stereotypes about developing countries particularly Africa, often portrayed as un-resourceful, dying continent and the perpetual victimisation of African women. AFRICALIVES! is an organisation dedicated to projects encouraging positive social change using Films, Theatre and Art. As a Film Director Shana Mongwanga trained with various Independent film projects in London, such as Raindance, Documentary Filmmakers Group and Women in Digital Entertainment. On the job training includes work placement at Michael Winterbottom's Revolutions Films production company. As a writer, she took part in the Royal Court International Writers Program. Which resulted in the play "KENZO" about knife crime in London. Other writing credits include "CONGO INDEPENDENCE”, a journey through the Congolese Independence. As an Actor, she trained at the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts in London, and was the recipient of Dance and drama Award in London and winner of Concours“Scenes a Deux” at the Belgian National Theatre. She has appeared an collaborated in various films and theatre productions in London and Europe. She is a producer at Tour de Force Theatre Company http://www.tdftheatre.com/ She is an active member of various media and community platforms and women's group to foster real and tangible change in Africa and Congo in particular. She is has been a Manager of Shakespeare Readers Society and Trustee of West London Opera. Academic article written by Shana Mongwanga in the PEACEBUILDING JOURNAL with foreword by Adam Hochschild and contributors such as Dr Denis Mukwege. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/21647259.2014.910916 'A New Dawn for Congo: the central role of Women in moving DRC' by Shana Mongwanga AFRICA LIVES!, UK Published 27 May 2014. Read more about our work in the INTERVIEWS and PUBLICATION / SPEAKER'S CORNER SECTION |
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LATEST NEWS READ Shana de Carsignac Mongwanga note 'WE THE PEOPLE. COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY CONFERENCE ON CLIMATE LAW ACTIONS' The Court case JULIANA Vs UNITED STATES launched by 21 young kids against the United States arguing the USA are putting their future at risk by their inaction on environmental laws and the effects of climate change. ATHENA CULTURE - ADVOCACY
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LATEST NEWS Note on Trump visit in the UK ' Women's rights and advocacy in Trump era ' Read the note by Shana de Carsignac Mongwanga Following the visit of the United States President, Donald Trump, in the United Kingdom in June 2019, Athena-AfricaLives! Culture and Advocacy's director Shana de Carsignac Mongwanga reflect on women's rights and advocacy in the Trump era. At the Foreign and Comonwealth Office (FCO), in the very room where the Week of Women event took place and groups of women reflected on their work - see below for Week of Women comment - in that very room stood Donald Trump and Theresa May, still UK Prime Minister for a few days holding a joint Press conference. Being anti-Trump has become the most politically correct opinion to express nowadays. But does that justify everything? Read the note by Shana de Carsignac Mongwanga ADVOCACY NEWS 2016 2016- AfricaLives! in solidarity with victims of Terrorist attacks and against all forms of terrorism. TO INFORM - PREVENT AND SUPPORT OUR YOUTH AGAINST RADICALISATION READ MORE OUR MET POLICE SUPPORT INITIATIVE LATEST NEWS - MARCH 2016 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN's MONTH 2016' There is nothing conflicting or against religion in driving a car ' To Celebrate International Women's day, AfricaLives! is proud to shed a light on the Palestinian film ' Speed Sisters ' by Amber Fares and to echo the women's message of solidarity with Saudi Arabian women: ' There is nothing conflicting or against religion in driving a car '. READ MORE ON OUR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S MONTH WATCH PHOTOS of AfricaLives! International Women's day More details about the film Speed sisters website http://speedsisters.tv/ END SEXUAL VIOLENCE INITIATIVE AFRICALIVES!NETWORKS - Shana de Carsignac attended the Foreign and Commonwealth Office briefing on the International Protocol on the Documentation and Investigation of Sexual Violence in Conflicts READ MORE ON OUR END SEXUAL VIOLENCE INITIATIVE AFRICALIVES! sponsor of the British Award for Africa Development - BRAAD EVENT READ MORE ON OUR PROJECT SUPPORT PHOTOS OF BRAAD AWARDS AfricaLives! was very proud to financially sponsor, support and attend the BRAAD event and ceremony on 30th October 2015 at the Crowne Plaza in London. At AfricaLives! we support with financial contribution and media coverage some very good initiatives within the African diaspora and Congolese community, because it is very hard to work on projects to unite African diaspora and Congo DRC in particular beyond empty political speech. Of course the fact that this Conference will go ahead despite the recent Paris Attacks is to the credit of the French spirit and its Government. Let's hope nations demonstrate the same commitment on Climate issue and sustainable development in Africa. READ MORE PHOTOS OF BRAAD AWARDS ADVOCACY NEWS FINALLY! The case of a mass murderer at the International Criminal Court (ICC) BOSCO NTAGANGA ON TRIAL FOR CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY. Read more ADVOCACY NEWSAFRICA LIVES! NETWORKS advocate and provide support to various organisations and groups to help promote positive social change Visit the ADVOCACY section TV interview - Panel discussion for Press TV on the future of Congo DRC in light of the violent repression against demonstrators objecting to manipulation attempts to change the Constitution and allow a 3rd term for President Joseph Kabila. WATCH SHANA de CARSIGNAC MONGWANGA INTERVIEW WITH PRESS TV ADVOCACY NEWS GLOBAL SUMMIT TO END SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN CONFLICTS AFRICALIVES! is very proud to be part of the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in London - 10- 11 -12- 13 June 2014 READ MORE #FORWARD CONGO WOMEN' is the theme of AfricaLives! work for the Global Summit to end Sexual Violence in Conflicts. It showcases works about Congolese Women's courage and resilience despite being victims of wars which have been played directly on their bodies. Not only in the East, but all over Congo and throughout the years. It coincides with our article publication written by Shana de Carsignac Mongwanga in the PEACEBUILDING JOURNAL with foreword by Adam Hochschild and contributors such as Dr Denis Mukwege and others. READ SHANA MONGWANGA ARTICLE ON TAYLOR AND FRANCIS READ UK GOVERNMENT SEXUAL VIOLENCE INITIATIVE GLOBAL SUMMIT TO END SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN CONFLICTS AFRICALIVES! is very proud to be part of the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in London - 10- 11 -12- 13 June 2014 READ MORE #FORWARD CONGO WOMEN' is the theme of AfricaLives! work for the Global Summit to end Sexual Violence in Conflicts. It showcases works about Congolese Women's courage and resilience despite being victims of wars which have been played directly on their bodies. Not only in the East, but all over Congo and throughout the years. It coincides with our article publication written by Shana de Carsignac in the PEACEBUILDING JOURNAL with foreword by Adam Hochschild and contributors such as Dr Denis Mukwege and others. READ SHANA MONGWANGA ARTICLE ON TAYLOR AND FRANCIS AFRICALIVES! - WE CHANGE THE TIDE -
We are dedicated to projects for social change, encouraging positive social change using Films, Theatre Art and committed to strong advocacy work. In a world where Africa is often depicted as un-resourceful, needy and perpetually begging for international aid, we aimed to challenged these stereotypes and perceptions with our Art and Advocacy work. Africa Lives! and is beginning to thrive as a continent. This is our journey. Please note: Many academics, students, journalists, university and college networks are accessing our articles, films, photos, reviews and information via this website. PLEASE QUOTE YOUR SOURCES ACCURATELY IF YOU ARE USING ANY INFORMATION FROM OUR WEBSITE. All articles, photos and publication are copyright Shana Mongwanga-Eloko - AfricaLives! Thank you. AFRICALIVES! ADVOCACY NEWS
We advocate and provide support to various organisations and groups to help promote positive social change Visit the ADVOCACY section FINALLY! The case of a mass murderer at the International Criminal Court (ICC) BOSCO NTAGANGA ON TRIAL FOR CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY. Read More... |
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