African Women's Alliance of Waterloo RegionPromoting African Heritage throughCulture, heritage and empowerment

About

We are a group of creatives, happily growing since its inception

  Our Mission

To empower African women, youth, and families in the Waterloo Region through culturally and community-led programs. By advocating for equity and building capacity, we dismantle systemic barriers that perpetuate gender-based violence and work collaboratively to create a safe, inclusive region where African women can thrive.

  Our Vision

To build an inclusive African community in Waterloo Region, where equity thrives, traditions are celebrated, and every individual has the support to flourish.

  Our Governance

The African Women’s Alliance of Waterloo Region is governed by a volunteer board of directors. Each member of the board also contributes to subcommittees for specific ongoing projects. All of our programs are run by volunteers. We hold an annual event for volunteer appreciation. For information on how you can contribute to the African Women’s Alliance, please visit our volunteer page.

How we say "Welcome"

Marhaba, Bienvenido, Bbarka da zuwa, Welkom, Karibu, Bienvenue, Ndewo.

Activities at a Glance

Weekly, monthly and annual events.

EVENTS

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Our Sponsors and Partners

Board

Few code crazy passionate creatures
liliane
Lilian President
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Nuha Board Member
kathy
Kathy Treasurer
Hayaad Board Member

Services

We provide a wide range of community services.

See below for details.


Showcase Africa

  • Culture
  • Food
  • Heritage
  • Music
  • Language
  • Art

Advocate for Africans in K-W

  • New-comer/immigrant assistance
  • Long-term residents integration
  • Local politicians’ engagement
  • Federal, provincial and municipal outreach
  • Housing assistance
  • Other services as required

How We Serve

  • Vision and mission
  • Plan and develop
  • Obtain funding
  • Recruit volunteers
  • Engage local community
  • Feedback and feedforward

Our Work

Some of our awesome work. Click on project thumbs to reveal project details.

From the blog

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Call For Vendors At Afro Festival 2026

Posted by on 24th May, 2026

Afro Festival 2026 is here! We accept applications from the following types of vendors: – African food vendors– African craft/jeweler/clothing vendors– Nonprofit organization information vendors– Other information vendors (real-estate,...

Contact

Just say hello or discuss about your project.

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23-500 Fairway Road, Suite 149, Kitchener, N2C 1X3.

outreach.afrowomen@gmail.com

+15195789570