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MAWA proudly introduces:
African Harmony
"AH!!!"
*Sharing and preserving Africa's rich heritage of song and dance while enriching Minnesota's cultural landscape*
African Harmony is the choral group of the Minnesota African Women's Association, MAWA's cultural program. MAWA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the health and well-being of African women and their families in Minnesota. African Harmony is made up of members from various African countries and sings in various African languages, including African songs composed in English, French or other "adopted" African languages.
Songs range from choral to the traditional and contemporary. The group performs true to African tradition with a lot of movement, dancing, drumming and other forms of expression. Members of the group have been singing together for over ten years now under various temporary names. Some venues have included the International Women's Day event, Westminster Presbyterian Church, the Basilica, the Science Museum Festival of Lights, etc.
African Harmony typically performs at churches, concert halls, auditoriums, art festivals, banquets, holiday parties, civic and professional organizations, social clubs, etc. Though African Harmony does not charge a fee to perform, as a charitable organization, MAWA welcomes donations on its behalf from its venue sponsors to help defray some of the costs involved.
A typical tax-deductible contribution for an AH concert is $400 to $750. Our performances/concerts last from 20 minutes to an hour but our acceptance of a concert engagement is not based on the sponsor's ability to provide a donation to our organization. A limited number of bookings are also available each season for venues that charge admission, as well as events organized by for-profit groups; this information must be disclosed on a sponsor's Request for Performance.
To have African Harmony perform/sing at your event or church, contact us at
or call 763-561-2224.
African Harmony typically performs at churches, concert halls, auditoriums, art festivals, banquets, holiday parties, civic and professional organizations, social clubs, etc. Though African Harmony does not charge a fee to perform, as a charitable organization, MAWA welcomes donations on its behalf from its venue sponsors to help defray some of the costs involved.
A typical tax-deductible contribution for an AH concert is $400 to $750. Our performances/concerts last from 20 minutes to an hour but our acceptance of a concert engagement is not based on the sponsor's ability to provide a donation to our organization. A limited number of bookings are also available each season for venues that charge admission, as well as events organized by for-profit groups; this information must be disclosed on a sponsor's Request for Performance.
To have African Harmony perform/sing at your event or church, contact us at
or call 763-561-2224.
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REFUGEES & ASYLEES
Have you lived here for 5 years or less?
Do you need help finding a JOB?
MAWA now offers REFUGEE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES and can help you find a job, fill out applications and prepare for interviews!!
Some financial assistance is available to further your skills/training if you have a work history and have lived here for 2 years but less than 5 years.
(You cannot be getting Refugee Employment Services from more than one organization, if you have questions, please ask)
OFFICE LOCATION - New Address Beginning April 21, 2010:
MAWA office, 3300 Bass Lake Rd., Suite 510, Brooklyn Center
PLEASE CALL Franklin TODAY at 763/561-2224
Recent Publications
"African-born women's and children's exposure to secondhand smoke"
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Second-hand Smoke Research Project
We have come a long way and we are now in the final stages of the project. In efforts to discover the extent at which African-born women, girls and children within the Twin Cities are affected by second hand smoke, MAWA and her collaborators conducted a second hand smoke research. The research findings will be used to raise awareness in the African immigrant community on the harmful effects of tobacco exposure among women, girls and children.
In efforts to collect information on the issue, the research was segmented into several stages. MAWA has completed four focus group discussions with African girls ages 14 through 18, interviews with 10 prominent African women in the community and a "Mid-Research Summit".
In addition to the above collection method, MAWA has successfully completed over 275 surveys of African women and girls in the metro area. The survey was a quantitative method of gathering additional information about African women and girl's exposure to second hand smoke.
Analysis of the survey is being completed by our partners at Wilder Research and findings will be revealed at the "Final Research Summit" in July. At the summit, we will debrief all findings and brainstorm ways to dispel second hand smoke exposure in the African Community. The summit will take place July 18, 2009 at a location soon to be announced. In addition to the important information that would be shared about second hand smoke during the summit, entertainment, food and other refreshments will be provided, as well as the opportunity to network.
Continue to check the website for further updates on the summit. If you have any questions, contact the Health Coordinator at mawa.health@yahoo.com or (612) 588-7666
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Melissa Nambangi Nyango Melissa is the Founder and Executive Director of the Minnesota African Women Association (MAWA). The association was formed to promote the health and well being of African refugees, immigrant women and their families in the Twin City area through research, education, advocacy and programming. Its vision is to create an organization that works with the cultural experiences and values of African women in seeking solutions to their issues in a new culture. Her work has and continues to influence hundreds of immigrant Africans in Minnesota and has led to numerous recognition and awards from the City of Minneapolis and the state.
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