NAWA is an active organization with two main goals. We want to make a difference in the lives of women and children in Ghana as well as foster a sense of community among the North Americans living in Ghana. In an effort to impact as many lives as possible, NAWA’s project team meets regularly to review applications for assistance from community groups all over Ghana. Each project must meet the following guidelines: the project should primarily benefit women and children, it should have strong community support and should eventually become self sustaining. NAWA strongly supports projects stressing education and/or vocational education and health care. Click on our project profiles to see how NAWA is making a difference in Ghana. NAWA encourages projects that benefit the largest number of people, for instance, medical equipment or educational materials, rather than benefiting a few individuals. Project Team members visit a potential project before funding to evaluate its viability and progress. These visits members direct and close contact with the community. The committee reports monthly to the general membership of NAWA, with input welcome from all. NAWA’s program team plans regular events in an effort to bring together the North American community as well as other friends. Whether you enjoy community theatre, looking for bargains at a flea market or celebrating Thanksgiving with friends, NAWA has the event for you. Click on our event schedule to see what is coming up!