Drumming Together While the WSU's Lowell D. Holmes Anthropology Museum shared the ancient history of the Maasai people and their craft to create necklaces, WAU shared a perspective on the African people and their culture today. The Arts remain a very important part of the African village and its people. Arts bring people together, used to communicate with everyone in the village, used to resolve conflicts and healing, etc. Maasai Necklaces Craft Session by WSU's Anthropology

IRC in partnership with Mark Arts executed a wonderful holiday event at Mark Arts celebrating cultures in different countries. They started with Storytelling then Living Museum presentations and finished with a beautiful performance by Wichita Youth Symphony. Dr. Daisy couldn't make it to read her poem that she had planned on presenting. WAU President instead made an impromptu Storytelling about Christmas in Africa in general, while Takudzwa, WSU graduate student from Zimbabw

Wichita African Union (WAU) hosted its very first community Christmas party on December 5, 2025, at University Congregational church. The party was a result of a Food Security program funded by Kansas Health Foundation as part of the Hunger Free Kansas Mini Grants awarded July 2025. WAU collaborated with Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary School because of WAU mentorship program there, Breakthrough Community Church, Sudanese Church, WSU students and Happy Grocery Stor

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

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

Wichita African Union (WAU) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, organized exclusively for educational and charitable purposed. Its mission is to promote educational excellence through award of scholarships; promote outreach and collaboration with like-minded organizations involved in outreach and volunteerism. Between 2018 and this year, WAU has awarded 23 scholarships to students attending local colleges and universities. We are very thankful for what we have been able to accomplish t

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.

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).

Today, October 7, 2025, WAU visited Washington for a brief meet and greet activity with newcomer students there who are transitioning to...

WAU did set up a Safari Table displaying some African artifacts and shared some information about the organization. We also reconnected...

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

Thank you, Mayor Lily Wu and the Wichita City Council, for issuing the proclamation that WAU requested. We as members of the organization...

First of all, Wichita African Union (WAU) membership, Executive Officers and the Board of Directors wish to thank Kansas Health...

We are happy to invite you all to our very first 'One Africa' outdoor event on Saturday, September 13th at Chisholm Creek Park, immediate...

Thanks everyone who came to the event and those who supported us with donations and sponsorship. It shows that this video stopped playing...

Check out the interview to get important details about event tickets, what to expect at the event and dress code. Special tables come...