We are stronger when we can find each other.
The AfroSwissters Ecosystem is a living map of organisations, initiatives, Black-owned businesses, cultural platforms, professional networks, creative spaces and community-led projects that contribute to the wider Afro-diasporic ecosystem in Switzerland and beyond.
This page exists to make our ecosystem more visible, accessible and connected — from beauty, fashion, food, culture and care to entrepreneurship, education, advocacy, professional growth and Africa-facing opportunity.
AfroSwissters was created to connect, heal, grow and thrive. This ecosystem page extends that spirit by helping our network discover the people, platforms and businesses already shaping spaces of belonging, creativity, ownership and opportunity.
Listed does not mean partnered, sponsored or endorsed unless clearly stated.
Being listed here does not automatically mean that an organisation, initiative, business or individual is an official AfroSwissters partner, sponsor, collaborator or endorsed provider. Some entries may be past collaborators, recommendations from our network, ecosystem allies, independent Black-owned businesses, public resources or organisations we simply believe are relevant to our members. Formal partnerships will be clearly marked as such.
Please do your own due diligence before booking, buying, applying, donating, collaborating or sharing personal information.
From networks and coaches to venues, fashion and food.
To keep things transparent, each listing carries one of the following labels.
Relevant to our wider network, but no formal relationship confirmed.
A business or creative practice our network may want to discover and support.
Useful information, directory, guide or support platform.
AfroSwissters has worked with them before in some form.
There is an active, confirmed AfroSwissters partnership.
Submitted by a member of our network and reviewed for relevance.
A promising listing whose details still need confirmation before publication.
Grouped by what they can mean for you. Every listing carries its relationship line — listed does not mean partnered, sponsored or endorsed unless clearly stated.
APNS connects professionals, creatives and entrepreneurs from over 30 African countries and the African diaspora in Switzerland — useful for networking, training, leadership development and cross-sector visibility.
Relationship to AfroSwissters: wider ecosystem listing — not automatically an official AfroSwissters partnership.
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A Zurich-based non-profit connecting highly skilled people from Africa, the Caribbean and the diaspora. APP works to bring diversity into STEM, amplify Black scientists' voices, and support mentoring, outreach and youth guidance.
Relationship to AfroSwissters: wider ecosystem listing — not automatically an official AfroSwissters partnership.
Know more AfricanP4P · About APP
A platform curating discussions, workshops, screenings, music and technology events focused on present-day solutions and future opportunities — connecting culture, entrepreneurship, economic access and visibility for the Black community and allies.
Relationship to AfroSwissters: wider ecosystem listing. Founder overlap exists — a Black Future Week co-founder is also an AfroSwissters founder — but this does not automatically make it an AfroSwissters partnership.
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A founders and entrepreneurs network for Black women in German-speaking countries — relevant for members who want entrepreneurship conversations and peer networks beyond Switzerland.
Relationship to AfroSwissters: wider ecosystem listing — not automatically an official AfroSwissters partnership. Link available on request once verified.
An Afro-inspired jewellery and accessories brand rooted in the culture of Africa's local artisans in East and Southern Africa, showcasing and supporting handmade pieces from small local businesses in African communities.
Relationship to AfroSwissters: wider ecosystem listing — not automatically an official AfroSwissters partnership.
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A Swiss platform for African luxury fashion, design culture and business networking in Zurich. Fashion here is not only style — it is cultural heritage, entrepreneurship, visibility and market access.
Relationship to AfroSwissters: wider ecosystem listing — not automatically an official AfroSwissters partnership.
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A Geneva-based non-profit association promoting contemporary African designers in fashion and craftsmanship. Its annual event brings selected designers to Geneva and celebrates African creative excellence for an international audience.
Relationship to AfroSwissters: wider ecosystem listing — not automatically an official AfroSwissters partnership.
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An arts and culture platform celebrating literary, poetic, philosophical, artistic and intellectual diversity. Not Switzerland-specific, but useful as an international cultural resource for storytelling and diaspora imagination.
Relationship to AfroSwissters: wider ecosystem listing — not automatically an official AfroSwissters partnership. Link available on request once verified.
An association of African/diaspora and European parents, caregivers and allies raising Afro-European children in Switzerland, with regular family and youth formats built around connection, celebration, learning, play and reflection.
Relationship to AfroSwissters: sister ecosystem / community listing — not automatically an AfroSwissters partnership unless marked.
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The Afro dance group from Zurich for children and young people — courses in dance styles from the African continent alongside choir and stage-company formats. Relevant for cultural continuity, youth confidence and joyful Afro-diasporic expression.
Relationship to AfroSwissters: wider ecosystem listing — not automatically an official AfroSwissters partnership.
Know more Café au Lait
A place of encounter and a physical safer space in Bern, created by Black women and femmes — for active anti-racist work, self-empowerment, education, culture, exchange, networking and healing.
Relationship to AfroSwissters: wider ecosystem listing — not automatically an official AfroSwissters partnership.
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A network of Black womxn in German-speaking Switzerland — part of the wider landscape of Black feminist, cultural, political and community organising.
Relationship to AfroSwissters: wider ecosystem listing — not automatically an official AfroSwissters partnership.
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A Zurich-based foundation working to end female genital mutilation, with education, awareness, sponsorship programmes and safer spaces in Switzerland and Ethiopia — a care, health, bodily autonomy and women's rights resource.
Relationship to AfroSwissters: wider ecosystem listing — not automatically an official AfroSwissters partnership.
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A national platform for the African diaspora and people of African descent in Switzerland — relevant for representation, advocacy, cultural exchange and diaspora visibility.
Relationship to AfroSwissters: wider ecosystem listing — not automatically an official AfroSwissters partnership.
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A Vaud-based association dedicated to integrating racial equity into teacher training and education, advocating for a sustainable, inclusive, anti-racist and decolonial education system.
Relationship to AfroSwissters: wider ecosystem listing — not automatically an official AfroSwissters partnership.
Know more Afro Swiss Families BIPOC directory
Offers support on anti-racism journeys, inclusive moderation, education formats and personal coaching — relevant for members, allies, organisations and institutions seeking anti-racist learning and more careful dialogue spaces.
Relationship to AfroSwissters: wider ecosystem listing — not automatically an official AfroSwissters partnership. Link available on request once verified.
A Swiss Black-owned business and non-profit directory across hair and beauty, jewellery, body–mind–soul, fashion and interior, food and drinks, music and entertainment, design and art, family, travel, photography and consulting.
Relationship to AfroSwissters: resource listing — not an AfroSwissters endorsement of every listed provider.
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An Afro guide and experience finder — a multilingual app referencing hundreds of businesses, professionals, artists and events of African origin in cities across Europe and beyond.
Relationship to AfroSwissters: resource listing — not an AfroSwissters endorsement of every listed provider.
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A structured directory for discovering African-owned restaurants, services, shops and professionals across Europe — a complement to Swiss-specific listings for travel and cross-border connection.
Relationship to AfroSwissters: resource listing — not an AfroSwissters endorsement of every listed provider.
Know more Afro-Europe
Hair salons, beauty, jewellery, fashion, food, photography, consulting, family resources and more — via the Curlish directory.
IIAfro Swiss Families maintains practical directories for Afro-textured and curly hair care alongside their family resources — start from their site.
IIIA growing directory of BIPOC-focused organisations and support groups across Switzerland, maintained by Afro Swiss Families.
IVFor people affected by racial discrimination in Switzerland: counselling centres and reporting structures via the advisory network.
VFor travel, shopping, food, salons and professional services beyond Switzerland — Afro-Europe and the myAfroCity app.
Do you run a Black-owned business, Afro-diasporic initiative, community project, cultural platform, professional network or useful resource that should be visible to our network? Send us the details below by email — we review every submission.
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Is this Black-owned, Afro-diasporic-led, women-led or ally-led?
Who is submitting this?
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Relationship to AfroSwissters: current partner / past collaborator / recommendation from our network / self-submission / not sure
Anything else we should know?
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Confirmation that the information submitted is accurate to the best of your knowledge
AfroSwissters reserves the right to review, edit, decline or remove listings to protect trust, safety and relevance. A listing is not an endorsement, guarantee, sponsorship or formal partnership unless clearly stated.