
WAWAC is registered in the state of Washington and operates mostly in the Pierce, King and Snohomish counties. These 3 counties serve as home to the over 20 thousand West Africans in the state.
The mission of WAWAC is to Connect West Africans in Washington with local resources, bridge the gap between us and the wider community and culturally socialize West African children in a value driven way.
Vision Statement
The vision of Washington West African Center (WAWAC) is to see a vibrant, empowered and socio-economically healthy West African community in Washington.
Mission Statement
The mission of WAWAC is to Connect West Africans in Washington with local resources, bridge the gap between us and the wider community and culturally socialize West African children in a value driven way. Our mission aims to establish a pedestal to enable West Africans discover their full potential and facilitate communication through the use of modern information technologies and works of art for the discovery and realization of their talents.
Aims
To support and promote talent development in youths through media, arts and cultural promotion. To teach kids of West African descent in Washington about the positive cultures from their parents’ birth country and to project the image of West Africans in the state of Washington as valuable members of the diversely beautiful people of the United States.
What We Do
WA Residents reached through WAWAC outreach
WA Residents served by drop-in center and driver
K1-K12 students served by WAWAC
WA residents receive translation help and guidance for judicial system
WA residents receive academic support
WA residents receive educational opportunity and/or job
WA Youths receive life skill training and academic support
WA youths receive training in multimedia related skills
WA youths The spirit of love, friendship, community and culture embedded
WA youths trained in communication advocacy skills
WA residents receive immigration/legal support pro bono
WA seniors received benefited from monthly hangout
WA residents receive logistical support to a medical appointment or food
WA residents access food, housing and healthcare resources
WA residents receive logistical support to drop in center
West Africans Live and work in Washington
College students received grocery & logistical assistance in 2020 from WAWAC
Experience In Community Service
WAWAC connects West Africans in Washington with local resources and bridge the gap between us and the wider community, promote West African culture, inform and educates West Africans In WA to discover their potentials and facilitate communication in the use of information technologies and work of arts for the attainment and discovery of their talents and potentials.
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BIDEWW AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM DIRECTOR
- In Lynnwood, WAWAC offers this program twice a week (Wednesdays and Fridays (4:30 pm to 7:00 pm) and needs support helping to maintain and improve this essential service. This location is a high need as both the kids and the parents eagerly look forward to this program.
- After successfully implementing the pilot Bideww After School program in Snohomish County, in September of 2022, WAWAC partnered with School's Out Washington to start a similar program in King County. This program is also offered to the West African youths in King County twice a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm) at the Live Life Church (800 SW 16th St, Renton, WA 98057.)
- Planning, preparing, and implementing an approved curriculum that includes language studies, math, art, social/life skills, and African culture and realities.
- Enrolling new students as needed.
- Engaging and meeting with parents to discuss their children's performance and concerns.
- Creating all necessary documents relating to the program such as incident reports, compliance forms, transportation request forms, etc.
- Having monthly meetings/briefings with WAWAC ED to update him on progress made and discuss any challenges regarding the program.
- Overseeing daily lesson plans and activities that focus on developing children's social, life, and motor skills.
- Scheduling and managing program staff and volunteer tutors.
- Coordinating with UW Instructors and student volunteers.
- Attending meetings and capacity-building training organized by WAWAC funding partners and submitting required reports to such partners as needed.
- Managing all petty cash and finances relating to the running of the Bideww program and submitting a monthly report to the WAWAC finance department.
- Writing program narrative and monthly financial reports.
- Ensuring program compliance with city, state, and federal licensing requirements and working in partnership with WAWAC management to achieve this.
- Assisting children with assignments and homework, such as reading, writing, and math.
- Preparing learning materials and equipment, such as books, arts and crafts, stationery, and other supplies as needed.
- Interacting with the children to provide guidance, emotional support, and motivation to complete tasks.
- Engaging and meeting with parents to discuss their children's performance and any concerns.
- Managing the Bideww WhatsApp group chat.
- Maintaining an organized/safe environment and helping students learn skills that help them conduct themselves appropriately.
- To aid the emotional and social-interactive growth of kids, to enable them to communicate their joys as well as their frustrations appropriately.
- To encourage the social, physical, and intellectual development within children that attend our after-school program.
- While a Bachelor's degree in Education, Child Development, or a related field is preferred, we may accept candidates with an Associate's degree, some college, and relevant experience.
- Ability to speak and write Standard English appropriate in a school setting and willingness to learn and teach about Africa.
- Must pass a criminal background check and fingerprinting.
- At least six months of experience working with youth in a classroom, after school, summer camp, community, or other settings
- Math and English skills (K-12)
- The Bideww After-School Program Director will be responsible for managing staff and volunteers, coordinating activities, and supervising students. Thus, we prefer a candidate with good leadership and organizational skills.
- Bideww Program Director will be responsible for the safety of the students and staff in the program. Thus, he/she is required to be First Aid and CRP certified.
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BIDEWW AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM SUMMARY After several parents engaged us to create a program that will support West African kids with their academic,...