2017 Annual Gala – Empower the Future of Orphans The Milwaukee African Women’s Association invites you to join us for an evening of African drumming, authentic delicacies, music, silent auction, colorful African attires, vendors and fashion show at a fundraising event. MILAWA is a nonprofit organization under section 501 © (3) geared to support, empower […]
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CONTINUE READINGThe Milwaukee African Women’s Association (MILAWA) would like to invite you to its 2016 Annual Gala and fundraiser. MILAWA is a nonprofit organization under section 501 © (3) geared to support, empower and enrich the lives of immigrant and refugee women of African descent in the Milwaukee metropolitan area. It focuses on providing educational, […]
CONTINUE READINGJoin us for an evening of African culture featuring savory African cuisine, a live dj and great company! Sample food from all corners of the continent and dance with abandon to the sounds of African music from old to new. It will be a night that will surely not disappoint. See you there! Powered by […]
CONTINUE READINGJoin MILAWA at our annual African Healthy Family Fair August 22nd, Dretza Park (by the pavillion) 12 – 6pm and enjoy FREE healthy African cuisine including health screenings by local health providers, adult exercise activities, DJ, dancing, children’s games and african cultural booths. This event is FREE and open to the public…For more info call: […]
CONTINUE READINGParts of West Africa are in crisis mode as the Ebola virus spreads through neighborhoods and countries. Like us in Wisconsin, the people most impacted by Ebola value their loved ones’ health and want to live in safe communities. The 2,811 deaths and 55% mortality rate have led the U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) […]
CONTINUE READINGIn solidarity with our fellow Sierra Leoneans suffering from the Ebola pandemic, MILAWA welcomes you to donate much needed medical supplies during our 6th Anniversary Gala. You are invited to join us for an evening of exquisite African food, great dance music and good company for the purpose of helping those in need in West […]
CONTINUE READINGThe Milwaukee African Women’s Association (MILAWA)* is seeking your assistance for the upcoming International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration taking place on Sunday, March 9th at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts in Milwaukee, WI. To add to the diverse activities occurring at this year’s IWD celebration, themed: “Inspiring Change”, MILAWA would like […]
CONTINUE READING“Thank you! Thank you! Thank you to all those who attended the end of year anniversary gala and to all those who donated funds towards the Soppo Likoko Bridge project. We were successful thanks to you!”
CONTINUE READINGFeatured designers represent some of the best of African collections from across the continent and the Diaspora. Highlights include Taibo Bacar (Winner of the 2012 Designer of the Year – AFI Africa Fashion Awards) from Mozambique; Mille Collines from Rwanda; Mina Evans and Duaba Serwa from Ghana; Sheria Ngowi and Mustafa Hassanali from Tanzania; David […]
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