Articles by Tracy Pell
Tracy Pell: co-founder of Project Diaspora -an organization aimed at connecting the African Diaspora to socially-relevant development projects in Africa. Project Diaspora’s mission is to engage Africa’s 50 million-strong Diaspora population and their $40 billion in annual remittances to move Africa from an aid-dependent continent to an investment destination. A graduate of Texas Woman's University with a BFA in Graphic Design she has worked in advertising and marketing since 1994. Currently employed with a large Beauty Distributor, her past experiences include work with RR Donnelley, Ernst & Young, Merrill Lynch, CNA Insurance, Ameritech, and Bowne. Tracy is also a social entrepreneur currently assisting several indigenous farmers organizations in Uganda move from subsistence farming to large-scale commercial farming of aloe vera and moringa. In her spare time Tracy is a Blogger, Social Activist, general all around happy gal, who wishes she could travel more and work at a desk less. Tracy was born in La Ceiba, Honduras to Honduran father and an American mother. Thanks to the vagaries of her father's employment with of Standard Fruit she had the pleasure of living in many parts of Central America as a child including: Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica, plus various locals in the US including Pennsylvania, Florida and Texas.
I was stopped in my tracks tonight by this ad:
Which is intentionally playing on fears of identity theft, unsecured data transmission and Nigeria’s unfortunate reputation as being full of internet con men. This on the …
This November, motivated young Kenyans will create the first public digital map of Kibera, widely known as Africa’s largest slum. Map Kibera is a collaborative project lead by Mikel Maron of the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team …
Ok guys, we are heading headlong into phase 2 of this little experiment of ours. So this is a fantastic time for us to get ideas from you. We have been traveling a bit no …
Submitted by: Gannon Gillespie of Tostan.org
October 5, 2009
In Puntland, Somalia where an estimated 98% of the population practices FGC, this declaration provides new way forward. 14 villages in this Northeast Zone of Somalia, made history …
Well, we have returned from Africa and a wonderful visit with the Women of Kireka. There is much exciting news with regard to the women and their transition to sustainable work that will get them …
Dr. Adebayo Discusses the partnership between Kennesaw State University and 2nd Kenyan Diaspora International Conference & Investment Forum
Akanmu G. Adebayo, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Institute for Global Initiatives
Kennesaw State University
Interviewed by Benin Brown
Benin: Can you tell us …
Not too long ago we covered the fact that the first ever WherecampAfrica was being held in Nairobi. Well, I neglected to follow up and there are some cool things that have come out of …
Recently was contacted by their event manager and was impressed by what I saw on their site. This looks like a fun event, totally worth checking out! So all you folks in London, stop on …
Just found out today the the flood of African BarCamps has added another member! BarCamp Cameroon is in the planning stages so if you are interested in lending your support please let them know! Join …
Dear Mr. Studio Executive from A Library In Iga on Vimeo.
Posted by Tracy for Anita Adoba of A Library In Iga
The biggest challenge faced in the fight against AIDS, at least from my perspective, is …
Ato Ulzen-Appiah On BarCamps Ghana and Diaspora from Project Diaspora on Vimeo.
BarCamp Diapora is coming up fast. For those of you living in our near DC sign up and join the conversation! Admission is free… …
The 2nd Kenya Diaspora International Conference and Investment Forum
So pleased to discover this event.
The 2nd Kenya Diaspora International Conference and Investment Forum
Big thanks to Mariam Ali Mucheru who not only participated in …
Inspired by Barcamp Ghana, the first technology Barcamp in the last monarchy in Africa, will take place June 27th, 2009 in Mbabane, Swaziland. Organizers include Sabelo Dlamini of YouthAssets, and Wandile Nxumalo, CEO of Maestro …
As part of our mission here at Project Diaspora, we are collecting data on the African Diaspora and its activities with regard to development and support. This survey will take less than 10 minutes and …
These folks are headed to Mozambique in June. They are very interested in connecting with any members of the Diaspora in preparation for their trip; as well as after. Drop us a line if you …
Well, right now it is sexy to be worked up about malaria. It is a problem that the developed world has beaten and the developing world still struggles with it everyday. The solution to malaria …
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Under the heading Information is power. I am excited to see the focus of this new event is mapping technologies and how it can be leveraged for the good of the continent. Ushahidi has …
Well, when Teddy tagged me for this Meme I have to say I was alarmed. I just was not sure that I could verbalize why I blog about Africa. I am not African. I am …
So, in a year of awesome amazing tech conferences in Africa the last on of 2008 was BarCamp Ghana. Today Ato Ulzen-Appiah sent out this letter to all his Facebook friends.
Hello folks,
The first BarCamp …
A little bit of Hollywood is coming to the suburbs of Nairobi. Animated:Kenya will be held December 6th at Sarit Center, Westlands. Their mission?
To break the myths about Kenyan Animation.
It is time to break …
For those you living in the US this Thanksgiving, you maybe wondering what Thanksgiving has to do with you. Nelima, of MinneAfrica asked this question on Twitter today:
“What should Thanksgiving mean to Africans (foreigners) …
With all our focus on the international African Diaspora and the power of the monies that are sent back to help family and friends we often overlook the local heros. The Guardian covered the story …
Ugandan tech-heads take note! Facebook is coming to Kampala. Thanks to the efforts of Jonathan Gosier of App+Africa. The garage will be held at Makerere University on December 13th. Mark the date and don’t miss …
One of the biggest hurdles to development in Sub-Saharan Africa is lack of access to banking. We have lamented the degree to which this gaping hole stymies the Diaspora and their efforts to send money …
