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SUNDAY, 30 APRIL 2023 AT 06:00 UTC+05

African Fashion Week North America

Join us on Saturday April 29th 2023 at the Hampton Conference Center, Maryland as we witness the beauty of fashion for humanity, a night of fashion, humanity and live auction.
During the African Fashion Week North America, we will be hosting a live auction benefiting Afifat.
This is a prestigious event attracting humanitarians, philanthropists and African Descents in the North America and beyond.
The event promises to be an unforgettable night of opulent fashion, spectacular music, phenomenal performances, a parade of beauties, a convergence of the glitteratis, and a time to break the stigma and taboo happening in our community.
Our beautiful selection of designers will present you a flurry of color, beauty, dazzling designs and beautiful runway shows dominated by gorgeous models.
The catwalk is hosted by African Fashion Week North America with the purpose of promoting the richness of our continent.
A proceed will benefit our cause, which is to raise awareness on mental health in our community.
Africa Fashion week North America 2023 has the ultimate goal of :
” Celebrating Community through cultural diversity.”
 
About AFWNA:
African Fashion week North America is an organization dedicated to promoting and improving public understanding, and appreciation of African fashion and arts through fashion shows and networking events. As one of the most high-profile Africa-focused events in North America, AFWNA will be the most anticipated event celebrating African Fashion, arts, History, Talent, Culture and achievement in the World.
We aim to shift the narratives about Africa and the African diaspora by re-branding the perception of Africa as a whole. We are committed to empower and promote African inspired fashion and arts by providing a premier event platform that also supports entrepreneurs in building a sustainable business that is internationally recognized and promotes social change in Africa.
By attending our show, you’re helping us raise awareness on Mental health that has been destabilizing our community.
A proceed of this event will benefit the African Immigrant Families Together, whose mission supports victims of domestic violence and abuse, while strengthening families.
 
AFWNA is a collaborative effort; and this includes always working with great collaborators and contributors to make every event a success.
We are a diverse group of artists, designers, producers, thinkers, strategists, and visionaries; and together, we are global citizens who believe that true style, and a commitment to making the world a better place, are by no means mutually exclusive.
We look forward to collaborating with organizations, brands, designers, models, vendors, professionals, and stakeholders who encourage people to examine, explore, and question the world around them in an accessible and engaging way.
For more information on how to get involved email us today at afwna22@gmail.com or visit www.afwna.com .
Call us at 9785720940
7033329113
2405579605
Tickets are selling like hot cake.
THIS IS A VIP ONLY EVENT.
DRESS CODE WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED AT THR DOOR.
NO JEANS, NO SNEAKERS.
MEN: SUIT, BOWTIE ALLOWED.
WOMEN: PUT ON YOUR MOST ELEGANT GOWN, DRESS TO IMPRESS.
 
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/369144821097
Dress Code: Strictly a Black Tie Event
Time: 6pm (Red Carpet)
7pm (Show Starts)
Venue : The Hampton Conference Center, Maryland Wa
Address: 207 W Hampton Pl, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
 
 
Hotels: Kindly reserve your hotel in advance.
For sponsorship/Partnership/ Collaborators/ vendors inquiries Contact us: www.weafifat.org/ (978) 572-0940
Model, Designers & Contestants Casting call!!!
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SATURDAY, 29 OCTOBER 2022 AT 20:00 UTC+05

Breast cancer awareness: Keep on fighting, 2.8 Million survivors

2580 W Camp Wisdom Rd, Grand Prairie, TX 75052-3021, United States
 
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In support, The African Immigrant Families in Dallas are encouraged to meet in pink on Saturday October 29th , 10 am for a walk.
The goal of this AWARENESS is to encourage you to make your research on breast cancer, to support those that have been diagnosed, and help join the fight.
As individuals, we are each playing a part in helping the Susan G. Komen walk to support the work and research towards a cure. I would love to have you join my Crew to walk with us or donate to support.
 
For sponsorship/Partnership/ Collaborators/ vendors inquiries Contact us: www.weafifat.org/ (978) 572-0940
Model, Designers & Contestants Casting call!!!
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TUESDAY, 11 OCTOBER 2022 AT 06:00 UTC+05

World Mental Health Day

It’s not enough to check for your genotype, your blood status before marriage. You should also check mental health status too. Domestic violence, abuse are a function of mental illness/disease of the mind.
When your mental health is affected, it alters your productivity…
Your mental health should be your PRIORITY!!!!
Join us on October 10th with other mental health professionals as we destigmatize mental health.
#worldmentalhealthday2022
#weafifat
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IST ANNUAL GALA  DINNER & AUCTION!

Join us on Saturday September 24th, 2022 at the Hampton Conference Center, Maryland Wa as we celebrate with other Africans under one roof.

The first Afifat Gala dinner night is a prestigious event attracting African Immigrants in the North America and beyond.

The event promises to be an unforgettable night of opulent fashion, spectacular music, phenomenal performances, a parade of beauties, a convergence of the glitteratis, and a time to break the stigma and taboo happening in our community.

Our beautiful selection of contestants from Miss Ebony World will represent the 54 African Countries in 4 segments: The Social platform, The Traditional Dress, The Talent Competition and The Evening Dress. Each segment will be carefully scored by the Judges to reveal one deserving young woman who truly have a voice to add to the conversation.

The catwalk by African Fashion Week North America will promote the richness of our continent.

Dress Code: Strictly a Black Tie Event

Time: 6pm (Red Carpet)

7pm (Show Starts)

Venue : The Hampton Conference Center, Maryland Wa

Address: 207 W Hampton Pl, Capitol Heights, MD 20743

Refund Policy: No Refunds.

All Sales are final

Hotels: Kindly reserve your hotel 3 to 4 months in advance.

For sponsorship/Partnership/ Collaborators/ vendors inquiries Contact us: www.weafifat.org/ (978) 572-0940
Model, Designers & Contestants Casting call!!!

 

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The African Immigrant Families Together is partnering with Mother Africa, on this project “

Domestic Violence & Mental health

Sponsored by The Group health Foundation.

Join us on Saturday August 21st, 4pm at 1209 Central Ave S #120, Kent, Wa, 98032

This will be a conversation during which professional mental health specialist will hear, educate, provide and suggest solutions to young woman in the incapacity of facing society after going through crisis.

This event will help us make significant progress to achieving our goal in building self-esteem and self-confidence to those affected.

Community brings us all together!

📣
The African Immigrant Families Together is hosting yet another educational conversation to highlight some of the most challenging situations we have experienced since COVID-19.
We have invited some of the great and experienced community leaders to elaborate more on several topics like Sexual Abuse, Childhood Trauma, Domestic Violence, mental health, COVID-19 Vaccine, our goals and more.

Mark your calendar for Saturday June 26th at 6pm Est, which is 3pm Vancouver BC and Washington State time.

📣 The Month of April is Child Abuse Awareness and Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
The African Immigrant Families Together is hosting a series of trainings to highlight the intersection of Child Sexual Abuse with other social issues, including Children Trafficking, Childhood Trauma, and Domestic Violence.
 
Josias will be live on Zoom on April 25th, at 9pm!
This is a great opportunity to get some learn and ask questions!!
Jump on & let your friends know about this event. 
 
Topic: Financial Literacy 
 
-The importance of good credit 
-How your credit score is calculated 
-the laws that protects you 
Credit vs cash which has more volume
-paying the minimum payment vs paying the statement balance
 
Josias Jean-Pierre is a Haitian immigrant born in Haiti but grew up in Sea-Tac, WA. He’s a motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and a licensed Board Certified Credit Consultant where he teaches the laws pertaining to credit and how it protects consumers. He also has helped hundreds of consumers see a shift on their credit report where they were able to have their buying power back. Jean-Pierre has been featured on Yahoo Finance, New York weekly, LA Wire, & The American Reporter and his vision is to see people flourish and grow with no limitations.
 
 
 

The African Immigrant Families  Together’s board of directors will hold their next meeting on Friday , April 30th, 6:00 p.m. PST.

Due to COVID-19, the board is holding meetings online via video calls.

For information on instructions for how to view this meeting, get to know about our 2022 objectives, contact Patricia at 978 572 0940.

To ensure access to view this meeting, please call 24 hours in advance.

We are glad to announce our partnership with Washington Awareness Project.
 
From April to July 2021, The African Immigrant Families Together and Washington Awareness Project are joining hands in positively impactinh the community.
 
Join us, share your experience (only for 30 minutes) during this pandemic, and get paid $50.
 
Afifat seeks to break the stigmatisation of Mental health in the African diaspora. We address sensitive topics by identifying, assessing , discussing and recommending solutions to resolve
marital conflicts as well as conflicts leading to separation, violence and their negative impacts on the children. We want to ensure that our community does not suffer because of lack of information. In that respect, as a social justice organization and in an effort to keep our community safe, we want to raise awareness on public safety.
Contact us today, and/or refer a friend.
 
 
Phone number🔻(978) 572-0940 🔻
 

AFIFAT engages in various activities in the African Community designed to build social
network, promoting African Entrepreneurship/Investment, conducting workshops, Men’s
support group, Women’s group, Live presentations, Sport activities. Other activities
include Employment Training, French and English classes, Computer literacy.