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Turning Interest Into Action
Upward African Woman (UAW) is a California-based 501(c)3 non-profit organization, founded in 2014 with the goal to empower women, and give them and their children an opportunity for a better life.
Mission Statement
UAW is committed to establishing and supporting sustainable programs to tackle poverty, illiteracy, disease, and hopelessness in order to improve the general well being of the African woman and child.
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
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