Promoting the Health & Well-being
of African Women & their Families
Empowering African Women, Building Stronger Communities
Social Support Networks
We connect African refugee and immigrant women to build strong, supportive communities and combat isolation.
Skill-Building Workshops
Our workshops empower women with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in their unique environment.
Cultural Advocacy
We celebrate African cultures and promote understanding and appreciation in the broader community.
Health and Well-being
We provide education, resources, and support to help women and families lead healthier lives.
Our Mission
"To promote the health and well-being of African refugee and immigrant women and their families through research, education, advocacy, and programming."
Our Programs
Building Skills, Expanding Options, and Fostering Community Integration
Our Founder
Nyango Melissa Nambangi,
Nyango Melissa Nambangi, a Hubert Humphrey International Fellow and award-winning advocate, founded MAWA to create a safe space for African women to thrive. With a background in journalism and mass communication, Nyango has dedicated her life to empowering immigrant communities. Her leadership has earned MAWA numerous accolades, including the 2015 Torchlight Awards’ African Non-profit of the Year.
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Public Service Announcements (PSAs) and other Announcements
Business Opportunity for Newly Arrived Refugee or Asylum-Granted African Woman MAWA is looking for 4 low-income West African refugee or asylee women who would like to become Licensed Family
Household Toxins (Harmful Household Cleaners) and A Recipe for a Non-Toxic Cleaner.
– Do you know that many household cleaners that you buy to clean around the home, wash your dishes, wash your clothes, etc. are actually harmful to you as you
Matters Arising on Speaking with Fellow African Women – the Childless Couple/Woman
MAWA Women and Girls, here is something we are all guilty of in our communities. It is true that we, Africans. place a high value on children. However, that does
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Your Support Makes a Difference
There are many ways to support MAWA’s mission. Whether you volunteer your time, make a donation, or partner with us, your contribution helps us create a brighter future for African refugee and immigrant women and their families.
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Your donation helps us continue our vital work in the community.
Your donation helps us continue our vital work. Every dollar goes toward programs that empower women and families.
COVID-19 Advocacy
With the advent of the Coronavirus – Coviad-19 – in order to continue to serve the ongoing needs of the community, MAWA developed a new approach serving African women and girls. MAWA now provides services following MDH recommendations for working with the reality of Covid-19 and will continue doing so for as long as it is deemed necessary. As things get back to normal, MAWA will implement two new initiatives in its programming – preventive oral health in the community and increased civic participation education, a need realized over the past couple of years.