Join us for “Loving Me – Allyship in the Care of Children of Afro Descent,” a reflective and empowering workshop led by Maneva Tafanalo Salaam for parents and caregivers who want to show up with intention, courage, and care.

Children of Afro descent grow up navigating a racialised world in which their identities, bodies, and ways of being are often questioned, misunderstood, or subjected to subtle and overt forms of harm. From everyday microaggressions to structural inequities, these experiences shape how children understand themselves, their safety, and their sense of belonging. In response to these realities, this workshop offers a supportive space to explore what meaningful allyship looks like — within the family, the community, and the wider society.

Through shared lived experience, guided reflection, and practical dialogue, we will examine how adult responses — whether silence, minimisation, or active advocacy — influence children’s emotional wellbeing and identity development. Together, we will explore our ability to recognise and respond to micro- and macroaggressions with clarity and care, and develop practical tools that nurture confidence, protection, resilience, and a strong sense of self.

Maneva Tafanalo Salaam is a psychosocial counselor, coach and supervisor (accredited SGfB/bso), secondary school teacher, trauma educator, and founding member of Bloom, an Afro-diaspora network. Having grown up in Switzerland with dual Malagasy and Swiss heritage — and now raising Afro-descendant children in a multicultural family — she brings both lived experience and professional depth to this work. Rooted in trauma-informed practice and community care, she creates brave and nurturing spaces where honest conversations can unfold — spaces that invite reflection, clarity, and growth.

This workshop is for parents, grandparents, godparents aunts, uncles and any other primary caregivers who want to:

• deepen their understanding of the racialised lived experiences of children of Afro descent

• recognise and respond to micro- and macroaggressions with clarity and care

• reflect on allyship within the family, community, and wider society

• develop practical tools for advocacy, protection, and emotionally attuned support

Childcare and a playroom space will be available during the workshop to support families in participating fully.

This gathering forms part of our ongoing Loving Me series, which centres healing-informed, reflective spaces for those raising children of Afro descent. The workshop series is supported by the Cantonal Integration Programme (KIP) and the Canton of Zurich.

To register, simply click the button below. If you have any questions or queries, feel free to get in touch with us at hello@afroswissfamilies.com.