Swiss African forum was found in 2003 as an umbrella organisation for the interest of African living in Switzerland.
SAF-A DIASPORA ORGANISATION
According to the Swiss Forum for Migration and Population Studies, as of 2021, there are over 230,000 Africans and people of African origin living or working in Switzerland from more than 50 nationalities, speaking several languages including English, French, Portuguese, Spanish and Arabic, in addition to indigenious African languages like Hausa, Swahili, Bambara, Wollof etc, Africans number 60,658 - slightly less than 3.5% of the foreign resident population. The most heavily-represented countries are Eritrea, Morocco, Tunisia, Democratic Republic of Congo and Cameroon. This huge population is scattered all over the 26 cantons of the Swiss Confederation, mostly in major cities like Zurich, Geneva, Lausanne, Basel, Berne, Biel, etc.
SAF EVENTS 2026
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Experience a year of culture, dialogue, and community with the Swiss African Forum (SAF).
With partners of the Anti-Racism Week
📍 Heiligeist Kirche, Bahnhof Bern
📅 March 21, 2026
A day to celebrate diversity, exchange, and shared values.
🗣️ SAF-Symposium 2026
Topic: Domestic Violence – Focus on Multicultural Families
📅 June 5, 2026
Expert talks, discussions, and solutions addressing a key social issue.
🎶 Festival of African Culture and Values
📍 Europaplatz, Bern
📅 June 5–7, 2026.
Three days of music, dance, art, and African cuisine.
⚽ SAF Cup 2026
The Big Football Tournament in Bern
📍 Allmend Sportplatz, Bern
📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026
Fair play, teamwork, and fun for all generations!
🎉 Swiss African Cultural Festival Bern 2026
📍 Schützenmatte, Bern
📅 July 31 – August 2, 2026
The summer highlight – featuring live music, fashion, food, and family fun!
📞 More Information:
📱 +41 76 339 10 98
A HEART FELT THANK YOU
We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who participated at our SAF Cultural Festival 2025 in Bern, Switzerland. Your energy, passion, and support made this event truly special. We are so thankful for each one of you who contributed to making this festival a success.
Looking forward to seeing you all again in 2026. In the meantime, enjoy the pictures from the event and relive those wonderful moments.
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'"An inciting African cultural festival in Berne that brings together a variety of contemporary artists, musicians, exhibitions, children's and youth events"
Amb. Nozipho January-Bardill - Former South African Ambassador to Switzerland
Contact us
SWISS AFRICAN FORUM (SAF)
Postfach 357
3000 BERN 14
Switzerland
