About

Africa Day

For 30 years, Africa Day has been the event that brings Africa to the Netherlands. With around 1000 visitors, speakers, volunteers, and 40 partner organisations, it is the largest public event on Africa and international cooperation in the Netherlands. The day includes workshops, lectures, talks, films, and music. With the event, we want to provide a stage for African voices and start conversations between citizens, politicians and NGOs about new cooperation between Africa and Europe based on equality. Africa Day is organised by the Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS) and the Foundation Max van der Stoel (FMS).

Foundation Max van der Stoel (FMS) 
The Foundation Max van der Stoel is an independent foreign affairs foundation affiliated to the Dutch social democratic party. We work to enhance democratisation in the EU's neighbouring countries, fairer Dutch and EU policies towards developing countries, and we stimulate public debate on these issues in the Netherlands. 

Foundation of European Progessive Studies (FEPS)
The Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS) is the think tank of the progressive political family at EU level. Our mission is to develop innovative research, policy advice, training and debates to inspire and inform socialist and social democratic politics and policies across Europe. FEPS has mainly been funded by the European Parliament.

Practical information & Accessibility

Africa Day 2024 will take place on Saturday 16 November from 10:00 am at Pakhuis de Zwijger, Piet Heinkade 179, Amsterdam. 

The accessibility of Pakhuis de Zwijger is good. Pakhuis de Zwijger is about a 10-15 minute walk from Amsterdam Central Station. You can also take tram 26 towards IJburg from Amsterdam Central Station, and get off at stop Kattenburgerstraat. Alternatively, you can take bus 43 towards Borneo Eiland and get off at the Jan Schaeferbrug stop. Coming by car? Pakhuis de Zwijger is less than five minutes from the Amsterdam A10 Ring Noord (exit S116) and the Piet Hein Tunnel (exit S114 Zeeburg/Artis). You can park in nearby parking garages. Close to Pakhuis De Zwijger are parking spots where you can park with a disabled parking card. These parking spaces can be found at Vriesseveem 4 and Withoedenveem 16.

Pakhuis de Zwijger is accessible for wheelchair users and persons with disabilities. There are facilities throughout the building for accessibility. For example, all rooms are accessible via the lift and there is an adapted toilet on the second floor. Do you need anything else from us to make the most of your experience at this event? Feel free to contact us at info@afrikadag.nl.