You don’t have to be a member of the African diaspora living in Luxembourg to get involved in many of these organisations that promote culture, music, arts, African entrepreneurship, languages and training or give support to migrant arrivals to the Grand Duchy.
In fact many rely on volunteers from across Luxembourg to provide support or manage events. Find out more about these organisations in our list.
If we’ve missed an important association or organisation let us know and we will add it.
CLAE – Comité de Liaison des Associations d’Etrangers
A non-profit organisation, CLAE supports migrants to Luxembourg. Founded as a platform for various migrant associations it recognises and promotes cultures, and campaigns for an open and supportive immigration policy in Luxembourg.
It provides space for cultural associations to meet and this includes groups supporting immigrants and Afro-descendants from Congo, Ethiopia, Guinea-Bissau, Luso-Guinean, Eritrea, Angola, Cape Verde, but also cultural associations for music and art (it also supports groups representing European, South American, South Asian, East Asian and Arabic communities). You can find a full list of associations here.
Once a year, CLAE hosts the Festival of Migrations which showcases the food specialities, home produce and crafts, and music and performance from the different immigrant nationalities living in Luxembourg.
Valeur d’Afrique – ARA radio
A radio show created and broadcast by Wilfried Steve Ghomsi dedicated to African culture, immigrants and social cohesion in Luxembourg. Broadcast in the French language, it aims to promote living together in Luxembourg and to value the African cultures in the country, highlighting success stories and holding discussions on topical debates.
LABEL
Promoting leadership, arts, business and education to create a vibrant and supportive community for the African diaspora in Luxembourg. It provides opportunities for personal and professional growth, cultural engagement, and community building through a diverse range of initiatives.
In particular LABEL runs leadership programmes, workshops on entrepreneurship, mentoring and networking opportunities, and a platform for artists, musicians, and performers to showcase and share the rich cultural diversity of the African diaspora.
It runs the Youth Empowerment Program targeted at 12 to 29 year olds with a range of activities including mentorship, leadership training, and educational support. It also has an Art Residency and Cultural Exchange program, providing space for artists to create and collaborate, and hosting artists from the African diaspora. Its Business Incubator and Networking hub offers resources and support to entrepreneurs and small business owners.
You can find a list of events it hosts and information on programmes here.
One People asbl
One People is a non-profit association, created in 2021 to strengthen civic and intercultural anti-racism, for real equality of opportunity while respecting the fundamental rights of everyone.
It aims to raise awareness of situations of exclusion suffered by populations discriminated against because they belong to certain ethnic groups, combating the daily challenges and realities of each person in the face of racism, so that “living together” is a reality.
It raises awareness in the business and social domain, supports victims of discrimination including with legal support, works with government and local organisations, business and schools to provide workshops and also runs an inter-cultural cafe, and organises and promotes cultural events showcasing music, art and performance talents from the African diaspora in Luxembourg and the Greater Region.
One People is also the main organiser of Black History Month Luxembourg. You can find out more here.
LIKABA
Founded in 2013, Likaba means sharing in the Bassa language and this non-profit sets itself the goal to be a cultural hub in the Grand Duchy, introducing Afro-Caribbean cultures in all their diversity through events and activities. In addition to meeting people, it promotes history, culture, customs and traditions. It also supports regional projects giving back to the African community.
Maison d’Afrique
Founded in 2010 Maison d’Afrique is a reception and training centre for non-EU immigrants, particularly those from sub-Saharan Africa. It provides advice and listening, language courses, and translation and interpretation services.
It aims to combat poverty through mutual aid initiatives for the creation of businesses and micro-enterprises, reception centres and training for African immigrants in precarious situations. It also runs courses in Luxembourgish and French languages, and Internet-Führerschäin, in addition to continuing professional training courses approved by the Ministry of Education.
ASTI
Founded in 1979, ASTI defends the rights and interests of immigrants and fosters mutual understanding between citizens including immigrant workers, refugees and their families. It collaborates with other organisations to provide social, cultural and sporting support and to prevent and combat racism, xenophobia and discrimination. It promotes the participation of immigrants in public life, including support for children.
Its Intercultural Agency, founded 20 years ago, supports municipalities in international integration and cohesion, including language practice projects, oral translation services, a migrant information desk, and a Gemeng Helpdesk to help local organisations or municipalities with intercultural projects.
Passerell
A human rights organisation co-funded by the EU and established in 2016, Passerell supports vulnerable people in exercising their rights in Luxembourg, particularly asylum seekers and beneficiaries of international protection. It provides information and legal assistance on the asylum procedure, and administration support for family reunification, in addition to special assistance for unaccompanied minors. It also has training programmes including language classes.
Lëtz Rise Up
A feminist and anti-racist association to oppose discrimination based on gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or disability. It aims to raise awareness amongst citizens and policy makers regarding issues of racism in Luxembourg through training sessions, conferences, advocacy initiatives, and artistic events, designed to elevate the voices of marginalised people, particularly women, who endure multiple forms of discrimination.
PowHer
A 10-month interactive leadership programme carefully crafted to cater to the distinctive aspirations and needs of young women from diverse backgrounds. It comprises 10 workshops and about 40 hours of coaching sessions, with the aim to equip young women with essential skills to influence society with confidence and drive meaningful change. The next programme is due to start in November.
Imani
Founded by Marlee Dos Reis in 2017, this non-profit organisation organises one of the largest award shows in Luxembourg and supports young black female entrepreneurs to recognise and achieve their goals. Dos Reis recently launched a clothing and a cosmetics line, and the brand organises conferences and fashion events featuring models of colour. You can find out more here.
Also read:Creating opportunities for Luxembourg’s women of colour
Other organisations
African Culture Club – University of Luxembourg