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

NWY youth and Betsy Hilfiger, our tourguide of Tommy Hilfiger headquarters

Drew in Tommy Hilfiger's office- you're next Drew!

Fatima outside the TH archives- Aaliyah wore those pants!

Isatu learning about a story board, how the designers pick the fabric and "story" for the new season

Sierre Leone Nurses Association came out!

Maimunatu- American Dreams, African Hope

Announcements

Upcoming Special Events

West African Thesbians New York , NY Thank you for making the youth group on Saturday, March 27, 2010 lots of fun. We are getting ready for Camp Fambul 2010, it's been 10 years of fun!!! So this Mentor Day we concentrated on uping our acting skills for the big play this year and spent time on the campus of Columbia University. Thank you to Mentors Amin, Steve, Angelica, Elizabeth, Lady Lara, Patricia, Sarah, Maria, and Mike and all others for all your energy. We enjoyed SPLAT and pizza!!

West African Thesbians
New York , NY
Thank you for making the youth group on Saturday, March 27, 2010 lots of fun. We are getting ready for Camp Fambul 2010, it's been 10 years of fun!!! So this Mentor Day we concentrated on uping our acting skills for the big play this year and spent time on the campus of Columbia University. Thank you to Mentors Amin, Steve, Angelica, Elizabeth, Lady Lara, Patricia, Sarah, Maria, and Mike and all others for all your energy. We enjoyed SPLAT and pizza!!

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.