AWAD Global
African Women’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Development Organisation
Celebrating African heritage through the art and stories of its women.
Dedicated to cultural preservation, deep community connections and capacity for impactful storytelling.
We're experts in documenting and celebrating African heritage. Our strong relationships with artisans, historians, and community leaders give us direct access to the knowledge and resources needed to authentically share the rich traditions of African women's art and culture.
HOW WE WORK
Colabs with other African and non-African community groups in the public, private and voluntary sectors.
We offer support and development in the areas of Research, Publication & Promotion, Cultural Explaining Training (Local, National & international levels), Cultural Exchanges and Residencies, Advocacy and Exhibitions.
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WHAT WE DO
Inspire empower and motivate.
We want to inspire, empower, and motivate grassroots African women to adapt their cultural arts and craft heritage knowledge and skills for opportunities, especially in England. This helps enhance their communities' lives and influences policymakers and decision-makers on issues of concern, especially arts, cultural heritage, health and education.
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Mama Tora
“Tap into your creativity. You’ve got this.”
Positive change
AWADGlobal is a pioneer in celebrating African women's art and culture, championing this vital work for decades. We uniquely emphasize the connection between these traditions and human/environmental well-being. Support AWADGlobal to empower artists and preserve their invaluable heritage.
AWADGlobal has achieved significant success by leveraging arts and culture as tools for bringing people together and fostering intercultural understanding. The organisation's projects have facilitated interactions among diverse groups of African women, enabling them to recognise their contributions through artistic and cultural knowledge.
These initiatives have also fostered intergenerational connections, affirmed African identity, and improved community well-being and belonging. AWADGlobal has used arts and culture to enhance physical and mental health, raise expectations, and promote active, informed living.
Achievements
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African Women's Arts Social Enterprise Training (European Social Fund)
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AWADGlobal has delivered groundbreaking projects that have influenced practices in mainstream public, private, and voluntary sectors, particularly in education, multiculturalism, diversity, environmental awareness, and health.
Adire-Eleko (Yoruba Textile Arts) exhibitions at Bankfield Textile Museum, Liverpool Museum, and Quarry Bank Mill Textile Museum (Arts Council & Elephant Trust)
Ilera-Loro (African Women's Arts in Health) exhibitions and workshops in Manchester NHS hospital mental health wards
Key accomplishments include:
African Women's Arts Social Enterprise Training (European Social Fund)
Adire-Eleko (Yoruba Textile Arts) exhibitions at Bankfield Textile Museum, Liverpool Museum, and Quarry Bank Mill Textile Museum (Arts Council & Elephant Trust)
Ilera-Loro (African Women's Arts in Health) exhibitions and workshops in Manchester NHS hospital mental health wards
International Cultural Exchange Training in the UK, hosting 12 African artists from Ethiopia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Ghana, and Gambia (British Council and Arts Council funded)
English Tea Heritage Project (Heritage Funded)
Grundtvig Partnerships (European Funding, British Council Projects)
Grundtvig Senior Volunteers for Intercultural Arts (European Funding)
African Cultural Explainers (DFID)
