Anna Lindh Foundation

RAAH (Previously known as: The Joint Action Movement)

National Network

Malta

Address

c/o MCVS, Volunteer Centre, 181, Melita Street

Country

City

Valletta

Province

Ishana Meadows

Mobile Phone

+447575651200

Telephone

365 77066301

E-Mail

the.raah.family@gmail.com

E-Mail (2)

jasodusanya@gmail.com

Year of Establishment

2020

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Contact Person1

Jasminder Christina Odusanya

Job Title 1

Director

Contact Person 2

Negmeldin Soliman Arbab

Job Title 2

Director

Organisation Type

Non-Governmental Organization

Fields of Activity

Arts, Democracy and community development, Human rights, International/Cultural relations

General Information

RAAH is a grassroots organisation, with Community Interest Company status in the United Kingdom and NGO status in Malta. Running projects in both countries. In essence we are all about supporting creatives from diaspora coommunities to get into the creative industry in their new host countries. We look beyond documentation status and see the for the creative talent they are. We are all voluntary with less than a 1000 in our bank account. We do all our projects at a disciplined budget with many requests for companies to sponsor with products/services. We work closely with a large range of organisations and entities. Including the Malta government and Universities lke Queen Mary University and Sheffield Hallam.

Mission and Objectives

Mission:
RAAH empowers creatives from diaspora communities to access opportunities in the creative industry, regardless of their documentation status. Through collaborations, grassroots initiatives, and strategic partnerships, we provide the support and platforms needed for emerging talent to thrive in their new host countries.

Objectives:
Empower Diaspora Creatives – Provide resources, training, and opportunities to help creatives integrate into the industry.

Break Down Barriers – Advocate for inclusivity in the creative sector by working beyond bureaucratic limitations.

Sustainability Through Partnerships – Collaborate with businesses, universities, and government entities to secure sponsorships and resources.

Maximise Impact on a Budget – Maintain a disciplined financial approach while delivering high-impact projects.

Build Strong Networks – Foster connections between creatives, industry professionals, and institutions to ensure long-term growth.

Main Projects / Activities

For 2025, in Malta, our main activity is monthly activities with families living at the Malta Open Centres (where people are placed when awaiting asylum claims) , organising a week film school for their youth and host a screening. Moreover, running weekly English conversation groups in Gozo. This is alongside all our activities and work in the UK too

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We hope to bring our networks and understandings of being mainly Gozo based

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We have already participated in the great networking sessions here in Malta with ALF and have been meaning to join for a long time now!

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