| The United African Canadian Women’s Association, U.A.C.W.A is a community based non profit association. The U.A.C.W.A was formed in May 1996 by a group of African Canadian immigrant women who live in Nova Scotia. The members of the association are committed to improving the welfare of immigrant women’s families as they make their new home in Canada. |
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| The U.A.C.W.A’s mission is: | |
| “To provide support for members and non members and their families by designing programs that will meet their needs in education, employment, professional development, cross cultural understanding and self-empowerment.” | |
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| Membership of the Association | |
| Membership is open to individuals over the age of 18 residing in Canada who uphold the objectives of the Association and contribute to the support of its programs and activities. There are three categories of membership: general, honorary and organizational membership | |