NahWeYone

Mission Statement

Nah We Yone (which means “It belongs to us” in the Krio language) was created to provide culturally informed programs for displaced Africans to facilitate adjustment their adjustment to life in the United States. We do this by providing psychological and social support, including the provision of pertinent information, the strengthening of community ties, wellness activities, and crisis intervention for adults, children and families.

Our Vision

Nah We Yone envisions itself as an established organization in the New York metropolitan area for distressed and displaced African citizens and those amongst the Diaspora. Nah We Yone is committed to helping/enabling refugees and asylees become informed, independent, and self empowered residents by providing:

1) a physical and psychological space to find peace, hope, and support from stakeholders and other members;

2) a network of support from mental-health and legal professionals; and

3) connections to educational and occupational opportunities.

Nah We Yone - The Community

Nah We Yoners Veralyn, Carrie and Etrel at the mixer

NWY mixer at 105 Rivington Lounge on March 17th

Special thanks to L'Altruist

All proceeds went to Camp Fambul

Sierre Leone Nurses Association came out!

Sierra Leone Nurses' Association came out!

Announcements

Program Updates CAMP FAMBUL ANNOUNCEMENT -PROFESSIONALS WANTED FOR PANEL Camp Fambul rapidly approaches. If you are a successful professional who would like to share your insights with the youth of Nah We Yone, please contact Diana Musa at dianamusa@hotmail.com or nahweyone@gmail.com There will a career panel during dinner on Friday, July 11, 2009 and Saturday, July 12, 2009 at Manhattanville College in Purchase, NY as part of the American Dreams, African Hope theme. The youth will have the opportunity to hear from you- someone being the Dream! Program Update May 16, 2009 Community Brunch at the South Beach Restaurant serving West African Cuisine Twenty-five members of the Nah We Yone community gathered to hear a legal presentation from the Immigration Protection Unit of the New York Legal Assistance Group. Please contact NWY for more information on their free legal clinic in the Bronx. A special thank you to Ms. Franka Koloko for her efforts in the event. May 9, 2009 update Thirteen youth of Nah We Yone participated in making a public service announcement at the Manhattan Neighborhood Network. It was an opportunity to think about a concise message to send to the world about their perspective as African youth living in America. Some of the youth even chose to share their thoughts in their native language, French or patois- quick and impactful.

Program Updates
CAMP FAMBUL ANNOUNCEMENT -PROFESSIONALS WANTED FOR PANEL
Camp Fambul rapidly approaches. If you are a successful professional who would like to share your insights with the youth of Nah We Yone, please contact Diana Musa at dianamusa@hotmail.com or nahweyone@gmail.com

There will a career panel during dinner on Friday, July 11, 2009 and Saturday, July 12, 2009 at Manhattanville College in Purchase, NY as part of the American Dreams, African Hope theme. The youth will have the opportunity to hear from you- someone being the Dream!

Program Update
May 16, 2009
Community Brunch at the South Beach Restaurant serving West African Cuisine
Twenty-five members of the Nah We Yone community gathered to hear a legal presentation from the Immigration Protection Unit of the New York Legal Assistance Group. Please contact NWY for more information on their free legal clinic in the Bronx. A special thank you to Ms. Franka Koloko for her efforts in the event.

May 9, 2009 update
Thirteen youth of Nah We Yone participated in making a public service announcement at the Manhattan Neighborhood Network. It was an opportunity to think about a concise message to send to the world about their perspective as African youth living in America. Some of the youth even chose to share their thoughts in their native language, French or patois- quick and impactful.

Upcoming Special Events

Contact US

The membership of this group is open to anyone who is interested in our cause. Any donation is appreciated.

Tel: 1-646-417-5676; E-mail: nahweyone@gmail.com

Nah We Yone, Inc. has an active membership of about 75 people, and over 500 supporting members within the NY metropolitan area, in other states, and abroad.