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2025 Giving Tuesday Campaign for Wichita African Union (WAU)
Thanking all WAU donors for your generous giving through the years, helping WAU to grow and making impact in Wichita. During this Giving Tuesday, December 2nd, WAU is asking for donations to grow its Scholarship Fund, in order to give more meaningful amounts for a bigger impact. The cost of education is almost out of reach for many these days while student loans come with long-term challenges and not everyone can access them. This August we awarded $750 to five students. A mo

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Nov 242 min read


Wichita African Union Board Members Accessing Training at NonprofitGO
Board members of the Wichita African Union were at NonprofitGO, downtown Wichita, today for training and consultation on Nonprofits and functions of a nonprofit board. WAU has used NonprofitGO as a resource for training and grant writing since March 2025. The access to NonprofitGO and its services is made possible by the Wichita Foundation. The Wichita Foundation's mission is to invest in people and ideas to spark change. Founded in 1986, the Foundation is building community

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Nov 191 min read


Giving Tuesday/End-of-Year-Fundraising Campaign
We are very thankful for what we have been able to accomplish together in 2025. As we approach the end of the year, we would like to give you an opportunity to make a donation and join the WAU Donor Community. You may choose between making a onetime donation and a recurring donation. A recurring donation of $50/month for one year would provide more than half of one scholarship. This year one scholarship was $750 and we awarded five. We hope to be able to increase the award t

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Nov 141 min read


WAU At Nigerian Association of Wichita (NAW)'s 28th Annual Cultural Event on October 18, 2025.
On October 18, 2025, WAU joined NAW at its annual cultural celebration at Newman University. It was a great event with a lot of beautiful cultural performances.

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Oct 191 min read


Today WAU Delivered 24 Custom-Made Backpacks at Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary School
WAU President and Strategic Planning Task Force Vice Chair & Education Committee member, Mr. Phillip Oshakuade delivering the bags at the School. The School Counsellor, Ms. Holden (center) received the bags. WAU members contributed money to buy the backpacks from All Things Company. WAU's nex t plan for the school is to provide food to students and families who may need food during Thanksgiving break (made possible by Kansas Health Foundation).

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Oct 141 min read


Meet-and-Greet with Newcomer Students at Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary School (Washington)
Today, October 7, 2025, WAU visited Washington for a brief meet and greet activity with newcomer students there who are transitioning to...

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Oct 71 min read


WAU Attended a Multicultural Event at Friends University Yesterday, October 3, 2025, Representing the Continent of Africa, its Culture & People.
WAU did set up a Safari Table displaying some African artifacts and shared some information about the organization. We also reconnected...

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Oct 41 min read



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Oct 20 min read


Third Quarter 2025 WAU Email Newsletter
The third quarter is usually the busiest time for Wichita African Union (WAU) because of the annual event that comes around Labor Day...

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Oct 18 min read


The Very First Proclamation Experience for WAU Happened at the 12th WAU Annual Event, August 30th, 2025, Read & Delivered by The Mayor of the City of Wichita, Mayor Lily Wu.
Thank you, Mayor Lily Wu and the Wichita City Council, for issuing the proclamation that WAU requested. We as members of the organization...

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Sep 271 min read


Vote of Thanks for the September 13, 2025, 'One Africa' Picnic, Sponsored by Kansas Health Foundation (KHF).
First of all, Wichita African Union (WAU) membership, Executive Officers and the Board of Directors wish to thank Kansas Health...

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Sep 142 min read


One Africa Event on Saturday, September 13th, 1:00 - 4:00 PM at Chisholm Creek Park, northeast of 29th Street N. & Oliver
We are happy to invite you all to our very first 'One Africa' outdoor event on Saturday, September 13th at Chisholm Creek Park, immediate...

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Sep 71 min read


WAU Impact To Date Video Presented at WAU 12th Annual Celebration on August 30, 2025.
Thanks everyone who came to the event and those who supported us with donations and sponsorship. It shows that this video stopped playing...

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Aug 311 min read


More Details about the Event on Kake News website
Check out the interview to get important details about event tickets, what to expect at the event and dress code. Special tables come...

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Aug 181 min read


Back to School Activities, July & August 2025, at the Schools WAU is Partnering with
Dr. Daisy Donated a Book she authored for the School's Library at Woodland Elementary School on August 14, 2025 WAU & KHF Watching...

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Aug 141 min read


Invitation to the 12th WAU Annual Celebration & More Details
Re: Invitation to the 12 th WAU Annual Celebration on August 30 th Dear Prospective Guest, This letter is coming from Wichita...

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Aug 142 min read


Sponsorship Levels for 12th WAU Annual Celebration
We are pleased to announce the sponsorship levels for the 12th WAU Annual Celebration. We hope that you or someone you know will be able...

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Aug 41 min read
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