The African Women's Cancer Awareness Association (AWCAA) is a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC, dedicated to reducing the burden of cancer on African immigrant women and their families. Through workshops, training, and patient navigation services, AWCAA aims to spread awareness about breast cancer and eliminate disparities in African communities. They also conduct medical missions to provide education on breast cancer prevention and overall healthcare, both in the US and various African countries.
With a mission to change lives one woman at a time, AWCAA has been serving the community for 19 years. Their core values focus on supporting the community through local outreach events, ensuring equal access to programs and services, and providing medical support to African immigrant women. Recognized for their achievements, AWCAA's founder and executive director, Ify Anne Nwabukwu, B.S.N., R.N., was awarded The AARP Purpose Prize for her outstanding work in helping women thrive and survive with their cancer diagnosis.
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