Board of Directors
&Leadership Team
The African Cultural Foundation Wien is proud to be guided by a diverse and dynamic Board of Directors, made up of organizations and individuals who have been shaping Black community life, culture, and activism in Austria for many years.
Our Board reflects what drives us: representation, empowerment, and solidarity. It brings together community leaders, cultural initiatives, and activists from across Austria’s African diaspora and beyond. Together, they provide vision, experience, and the networks needed to strengthen our mission.
From grassroots organizations like ADOE, Seti Sisters, and Black Voices, to cultural platforms such as Afrieurotext and Fresh Vibes, and to individual changemakers like Mireille Ngosso, Miriam Mona Mukalazi, and Adaora Ofoedu – our Board stands for the richness and diversity of Black voices in Austria.
With their leadership, we are building a stronger, more inclusive foundation for the future.
Leadership Team
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Board & CEO
Ifeoma Melissa Ofoedu, M.A.
Ifeoma Melissa Ofoedu is a co-founder of the African Cultural Foundation Wien. With a background in economics and development studies, she works to amplify the voices of the African diaspora in Austria through cultural programming and collaborations.
+43(6776) 340- 1198
Board & CEO
Adaora Ofoedu
Adaora Ofoedu is a Nigerian-Austrian activist, educator, and community organizer. She is the co-founder of the Schwarze Frauen Community (Black Women’s Community) in Austria and a co-founder of the African Cultural Foundation Wien.
+43 (6776) 340 - 1198
Board of Directors
These are the individual representing the African Cultural Foundation Wien Board. We are proud to be guided by a diverse and dynamic Board of Directors, made up of organizations and individuals who have been shaping Black community life, culture, and activism in Austria for many years.
Afrieurotext (Daniel Bitouh)
More than a publishing house: Afrieurotext is a hub for African literature, postcolonial debates, and educational projects – from Vienna to Cameroon.
Miriam Mona Mukalazi (Individual Board
Member)
Researcher, activist, and cultural worker. She connects gender, climate, and diversity, bringing feminist perspectives into international politics and climate strategies.
ADOE (Nnamdi Sieber/represented by Helmut)
A platform for education and empowerment within the African diaspora. ADOE creates safe spaces for exchange, organizes community meetups and workshops – and empowers the next generation.
Fresh Vibes (Beverly Mtui)
The radio platform freshVibes has been bringing Black voices into Austrian media since 2019 – with music, culture, and political discussions.
Seti (Hawa Kebe)
A network that makes African women in Vienna visible and supports them. Through mentoring, training, and cultural work, the Seti Sisters set new standards for empowerment.
Dr. Mireille Ngosso (Individual Member)
Youssouf Simbo Diakité, founder and co-president of the African Diaspora Youth Forum in Europe (ADYFE). Under his leadership, ADYFE has grown into a network of nearly 110 diaspora youth organizations across 31 European countries. ADYFE started cooperatin with the African Cultural Foundation in 2012 on the first BIPOC Mentoring in Politics. In 2025 ADYFE under Youssouf Simbo Diakite cooperated on the EmpoerHer Confrence.Learn More
Black Voices (Noomi Anyanwu - Individual Member)
Co-founder of Black Voices Austria and initiator of the Black Voices referendum. She advocates for anti-racism, visibility, and political participation.
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For more information or to receive a full proposal, please visit our website or contact us at office@africancultural-foundation.org. Together, let’s empower the next generation and drive meaningful impact.