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WE WORK WITH
BLACK
FAMILIES TO
PROTECT
BLACK
GENIUS.

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We are all genius. And together, we can affirm, protect, and care for each other and our children by building the knowledge, community, and power we need.

What we do

Resources

Our research and tools put power back in the hands of communities and help teachers draw from the wisdom of parents.
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Programs

Our programs are designed for parents, educators, and artists to dream and build better environments for Black and Brown children to.
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Events

We bring our community together in person and online to learn, celebrate, and activate our collective genius.
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“We believe that the community is whole and has what it needs. Our work is truly about allowing the community to be well together.”
– Carlton Johnson
“This is the type of space that makes you want to be better for the sake of your people.”
– Arssante Malone
“It’s great to be in community with others, focusing on what a liberated future could be for Black people without boundaries or limitations.”
– Dreamship Fellow

    Events

    Black Genius Fest ’26

    February 28 @ 5:00 pm
    Black Genius Fest is an immersive day of culture, creation, and celebration. This February, we take over Parrish Street—once the…
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    Protect

    GBV prevention, protection, and survivor-centred response.
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    Learn

    Getting and keeping children, especially girls, in school.
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    Earn

    Building pathways to income and economic independence for women.
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    Unite

    Restoring peace, social cohesion, and climate resilience.
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    About Us

    AWA-AFRICA was founded in 2019 by South Sudanese women, youth, and community leaders, after carrying out their own assessment of what conflict-affected communities actually needed. We hold both emergency response and long-term development in one model, support doesn’t stop once the immediate crisis passes.

    Our Founder

    “We were forged directly inside the crisis rather than stepping in afterward.”
    Martha Nyakueka Reath, Founder and Executive Director

    Our Story

    Our Partners

      We work with the Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare, local government authorities, traditional and religious leaders, and the network of youth, women’s groups, and community volunteers who sustain our field presence. We are actively building deeper partnerships with UN agencies, international NGOs, legal advocates for widows’ rights, and corporate CSR programmes as we scale.

      Whether you’re a donor, an institutional partner, or an organisation working alongside communities in South Sudan, there’s a concrete next step for you.
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