The vision is to enhance and promote the power of women and girls of African Descent
COVID-19 FOOD HAMPER OUTREACH
AWES COVID-19 FOOD HAMPER DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
August 15, 2020 at African Superstore King George Boulevard Surrey BC. Organizations in BC and other parts of Canada have been carrying on charitable activities to provide support to citizens due to the effect of covid-19 on people`s health, emotional and economic life. AWES has been part of this charitable activity as we were able to acquire a grant from Canadian Red cross society to support our community to meet the challenges from the Covid-19 pandemic. This grant gave us the opportunity to procure and share a take-home food hamper containing culturally appropriate foods, such as cornmeal, vegetables, plantain, chicken and other food items among our vulnerable members and members of our community. We are grateful to the Red cross community emergency fund for this wonderful gesture through us to members of our community.
Inclusion
We want to give women and girls a voice in the community and instill in them their confidence.
Accountability
We owe ourselves a duty in our community to support each other and the community where we live through volunteering, being innovative and supporting community initiatives.
Equality
We will employ fairness with our actions and while working with other communities.
Stability
Ensuring that the women and girls have a stable and fulfilling life.
Sustainability
We will endeavor to achieve sustainable programs that will benefit the women and girls.
A.W.E.S
Advocating for the well-being of the African women and girls who are the visible minority in our community.Mission
Our mission is to create awareness through arts and culture, literacy, conferences, workshops, skill development, entrepreneurship and financial independence. This will enable African women and girls to utilize their skills and talents to improve themselves and their communities. They will use the opportunities available to have a successful and fulfilling life
Programs
Training ( workshop, conferences, etc) | Arts and Culture| Mentoring | Maternal Health | Networking | Entrepreneurship | Wellness (Mental, physical, emotional health)
WorkShops and Conferences
Mini Conference of Women and Girls on the follow up of issues raised by the women Deliver conference in Vancouver.
Mini Conference | Presented by African Women Empowerment Society ( AWES) on September 8th, 2019
This mini conference was organized as a follow up of the discussions to continue to advocate for gender equality, listen to the voices of our women and girls, build our capacities, create networking, promote the sexual health rights of our women and girls, advocate for our young girls to become future leaders and promote African women ‘s public engagement and political participation. There was also an inspirational talk to support families affected by trauma, build women’s independence and confidence in our community especially in Vancouver where they are the visible minority.
Physical Activities and Wellness
Seniors Ageing together Program
The Seniors Ageing Together Program
The Seniors Ageing Together Program was launched by AWES on May 6th 2023. the program started off with a walk/jogging at Bear creek park in Surrey. Awes is welcoming more seniors in the community to join this wellness program. Program participants have a range of activities planned for the upcoming months ahead including physical activity, Cognitive activities, Art therapy, and Social interaction. The program will run from May 4th 2023 to July 29th 2023. For more information, please reach out to our program coordinators.
DIY T- Shirt Dye Workshop
Entrepreneurship Development Workshop Some of the Ladies of Awes participated in a Community Outreach Workshop to empower the ladies to develop entrepreneurship skills. The women worked on a DIY T-shirt Dye project and created the beautiful shirts illustrated in the images above.
AWES Disability Job Skills Development & Entrepreneurship Training
Above shows the graduation of 5 persons with disability who participated in the entrepreneurship training and workshops offered by AWES. This training was funded by the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction to combat the impact of COVID 19 on people with disability. They...
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