MAWA (Minnesota African Women's Association) is a pan-African women's nonprofit organization based in Brooklyn Center, MN. They are dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of African refugee and immigrant women and their families in the Twin Cities through research, education, advocacy, and programming. MAWA offers a range of services and programs, including the African Girls Initiative for Leadership Empowerment (AGILE) and the African Women's Empowerment (AWE) Network, aimed at empowering African women and girls and addressing their specific needs.
With a strong commitment to social and systems change, MAWA has achieved significant results, such as increasing the percentage of African girls going to college after high school from 15% to 100% through their college attendance program. They have also trained over 200 low-income African women as Certified Nursing Assistants, raising their earning potential. Additionally, MAWA provides short-term programming workshops, seminars, and meetings that cover various topics like health education, environmental awareness, financial literacy, and civic engagement, benefiting over 5,000 Africans annually. As an organization deeply rooted in the community, MAWA continues to adapt and respond to the evolving needs of African women and girls, including providing support during the COVID-19 pandemic and implementing new initiatives like preventive oral health and increased civic participation education.
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