Happy New Year! Women Watch Afrika, Inc. (WWA) is looking forward to a year of continued advocacy for the rights of women and girls, immigrant rights, and human rights (which are many times, all one and the same). You have the opportunity to be a part of the work. Stay abreast of WWA events, volunteer […]
Glory Kilanko, the Founder and Executive Director of Women Watch Afrika Receives Second Fannie Lou Hamer Award!
On December 7th 2018, the Southern Human Rights Organizers Conference (SHROC) presented Glory Kilanko, the Founder and Executive Director of Women Watch Afrika with the Fannie Lou Hamer Award for her steadfast commitment to Human Rights, Justice, and Immigrant Rights. This was Ms. Kilanko’s second Fannie Lou Hamer Award having received it previously from a […]
Giving Tuesday
Do you know what today is? It’s Giving Tuesday! What is Giving Tuesday? Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media, collaboration, and the generosity of individuals like yourself. In the U.S., it is celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving and #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season. Join […]
Citizenship Clinic A Success!
On November 17, 2018 Women Watch Afrika, and its partners, successfully held a Citizenship Clinic to help eligible individuals apply for U.S. Citizenship. It was a well publicized and attended event. Many individuals were assisted and WWA looks forward to having more Citizenship application events in 2019! Keep an eye out for emails, social media […]
Free Citizenship Clinic
Come join us! Women Watch Afrika is co-hosting a Free Citizenship Clinic on November 17, 2018. As an expert in this field, Women Watch Afrika provides trainings as a consultant on the issue. For more information on training, guidance, consulting services, and/or information on working with immigrant communities contact Glory Kilanko, Founder […]
Take Advantage of Early Voting from Now until November 2nd!
Early Voting is currently open. You have from now until November 2 to participate in Early Voting If needed, you must request Absentee Ballot by November 2 and it must be received by November 6 Election Day is November 6, 2018. Make Your Voice Heard! If you live in the Clarkston area and need a ride […]
International Day of the Girl
Today Women Watch Afrika, Inc. celebrates the International #DayOfTheGirl WWA works to empower women and the girl child because we know given the opportunity, there is no limit to what women and girls can achieve. #WomensRights #Equality #Leaders #Innovators #Mentors #WomenWatchAfrika As an expert in this field, Women Watch Afrika provides trainings as a consultant […]
Celebrations!
On September 29, 2018, Women Watch Afrika celebrated the graduations of its Preventive Health Advocate participants and its Men’s Violence Prevention program. A day of excitement marking the completion of another year of making positive changes in the community! Recruiting for the new classes has begun, with classes projected to start in November. […]
Voices Rally to ask the Atlanta City Council to Close the Jail!
On August 20, 2018, Women Watch Afrika, along with many other organizations and members of the community, rallied and attended the Atlanta City Council session at the Council Chambers at City Hall to demand the city CANCEL the contract with ICE and CLOSE the Atlanta city jail! Testimonies were given and the community rallied to […]
Upcoming Events
See below for Women Watch Afrika’s Upcoming, Current, and Immediate Past Events: Upcoming: September 29, 2018: WWA PHA Program and Men Violence Prevention Program Graduations Current: August 20th, 2018: Rally/Meeting at the Atlanta City Council session in the Council Chambers, City Hall. To demand that the City cancel the contract with ICE […]