About Us
History
Network of Afro-Swedes Social Democrats is a grassroots political organization focused on educating and empowering a new generation of Afro-Swedes voters, as well as creating a more robust and inclusive democracy. Through innovative digital campaigns, culturally relevant programs, and authentic voices, we shepherd the Afro-Swedes community toward the full realization of its political power.
Since the foundation of Network of Afro-Swedes Social Democrats Stockholm in 2013, we’ve been at the forefront of political, cultural, and digital trends for organizing and activating Afro-Swedes in Stockholm and Sweden in general. In the 2022 general elections, we engaged as many local Afro-Swedes organizations as possible.
Our estimate shows that we had a more than 50% increase in the number of Afro-Swedes who voted for the Social democratic party as compared to previous elections. Thanks to our grassroots mobilization and electoral education.
Who we are
Real change comes from people who feel the pains in real life. We Afro-Swedes are the group of citizens in Sweden who feel the pains in real life. Members of Afro-Swedes Social Democrats incorporate all generations of Africans living in Sweden irrespective of gender, sexuality, background, or religion. Membership is open to all Africans living in Sweden. For more information about joining the association SIGN UP HERE.
Joshua Ndip Ako
Secretary General
Joshua Ndip has been with the social democratic party since he moved to Sweden from South Africa in 2010. He initiated the foundation of the Network of Afro-Swedes Social Democrats Stockholm in 2012. Since then he has been committed to the Social Democratic Party. His Educational background is extensive - he has a master's degree in Political Science from Södertörn University, he has another master's in Communication for Development from Malmö University, he has a bachelor's in Political Science from Stockholm University, and another bachelor's in International Development from London university. He is a member of the Building Permits and Supervisory Board in Huddinge Municipality.
Ismael Kargbo
President
Ismael Kargbo has been a member of the Social Democratic Party since early 2000. His journey in politics began when he was still a student in high school back in his home country Sierra Leone. As he moved to Sweden after the civil war in 1999 his experience of the brutal war gave him a stronger motivation to continue being active in politics. His membership with the Social democratic party was not a difficult choice to make because the party's basic values resonated with his. With this, he continued his journey with the social democratic party. He is a member of the Culture and Leisure Committee in Huddinge municipality. He has extensive knowledge of the Social Democratic Party politics. His educational background ranges from a Master's in political science, and strategic public marketing at Stockholm business school, to a bachelor's in political science. He is currently studying for a master's in strategic information and communication at Boås university