UAWRIAuplifts African women and youth to learn, lead and thrive through advocacy, education and wellness initiatives in RI.
Stay Informed. Stay Inspired. Stay Connected.
Newsletter
Thank you for contacting us. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
Oops, there was an error sending your message. Please try again later.
June 29, 2025
Event name or community notice
Example description for an event or message. Example description for an event or message. Example description for an event or message.
35+
Active members dedicated to uplifting African women and youth.
10+
Public programs hosted annually to foster community engagement.
20+
Engaged leaders driving initiatives and support for our community.
1st
First African women-led group recognized for cultural advocacy in Rhode Island.
Supporting Our Sisters – Together
Through education, community support and sisterhood, we provide tools, training and care needed to build resilience—for women, their families and our community.
Foster Cultural Unity
━━━━
Assert your rights
━━━━
Seek help against violence
━━━━
Rise with confidence
━━━━
Cultivate Emotional Resilience
━━━━
Create Lasting Impact
━━━━
Foster Cultural Unity
━━━━
Assert your rights
━━━━
🛡️
Violence Prevention & Women’s Advocacy
We help women and girls recognize their rights, speak out against violence, and seek help safely. Through sisterhood, confidentiality, and referrals, we offer a support network for those facing domestic or structural oppression.
🌱
Leadership & Youth Empowerment
UAWRIA builds confidence and leadership among African women and youth through public speaking, mentorship, peer workshops, and community engagement, cultivating the next generation of changemakers.
👭🏿
Cultural Unity & Community Healing
We bridge cultures, celebrate our heritage, and heal together. Our gatherings and cultural events foster connection, belonging, and emotional intelligence in safe, inclusive spaces.
🧘🏿♀️
Holistic Wellness Support
We promote mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing by offering access to wellness resources, supportive dialogue, and stress-relief tools tailored to the lived experiences of African women and mothers.
🧺
Family Relief & Outreach Programs
We provide practical, direct support to families in need — including food giveaways, school supply drives, bereavement support, and seasonal assistance — helping our community thrive through every season.
📚
Education, Training & Engagement
From immigration talks and health seminars to women’s leadership workshops and RI-wide advocacy initiatives, UAWRIA creates learning spaces that uplift voices and build collective power.
Thank you for contacting us. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
Oops, there was an error sending your message. Please try again later.
United African Women
of Rhode Island Association
is a grassroots organization dedicated to empowering women of Rhode Island's African community. Since 2022, we have fostered resilience, economic empowerment and social connection through culturally informed education, leadership training and community initiatives. Join us in building sisterhood, sharing resources and creating lasting impact across generations.
Because when African women thrive, our entire community flourishes!
Because when African women thrive, our entire community flourishes!
Our Core Values
Unity in Diversity
We honor the rich tapestry of African cultures and experiences by creating inclusive spaces where every voice is heard. By celebrating our unique backgrounds and traditions, we build solidarity that transcends differences and strengthens our collective impact and community experience.
Kindness & Emotional Intelligence
We approach one another with compassion, active listening and empathy, recognizing that true empowerment begins with understanding and care. Through mindfulness practices and supportive dialogue, we cultivate emotional resilience and reduce stress so our sisters can face challenges with dignity and grace.
Empowerment through Education
We deliver targeted workshops, mentorship programs, and skills-building seminars designed to equip women and girls with practical tools for personal and professional growth. By fostering critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, we enable participants to identify barriers, seize opportunities and drive sustainable change in their lives.
Sister’s Keeper Ethos
We embrace a spirit of mutual support, stepping in to share burdens and celebrate successes — whether through peer counseling, resource sharing or collective advocacy. This commitment to holding each other up ensures that no member navigates hardship alone and that our community’s strength is multiplied through shared responsibility.
Our Leadership
“A strong woman is one who rises above life’s challenges with dignity and purpose”
“A strong woman is one who rises above life’s challenges with dignity and purpose”
