AAKEWO is the action arm for immersing Cultural Reconnection Mission delegates as leaders in joint venture projects with Kenyan women.   Projects are a natural progression of participating in Cultural Reconnection Missions.  When delegates travel with us to Kenya, they see or learn about projects that benefit women and vulnerable children.  When a delegate feels passionate about a project, she can assume leadership to bring technical and financial assistance to it.  Since Cultural Reconnection Missions take place annually, new and returning delegates use these opportunities to check on the progress of their projects.

AAKEWO Projects Must: 

v     Be Sustainable

v     Build Capacity

v     Involve education and/or caring for children

v     Promote positive images of Africa and Africans

v     Empower people of African descent

v     Be projects that AAKEWO is capable of bringing to fruition

v     Provide an opportunity for further ongoing cultural reconnection

v     Focus on the overall well-being of the people of Kenya

AAKEWO Projects May:

v     Involve education and caring for children, their families and the environment

v     Enhance economic development for people of African descent

 Why AAKEWO Projects Work:

v     We connect with existing local organizations already working in the area

v     We build on-going relationships with people and organizations who have good track records (chiefs, community activists, individuals, elders, NGOs, public officials, etc.)

v     We visit projects annually

How You Can Help 

v Invite AAKEWO to make a presentation at your workplace, school, religious or community organization by calling 206.722.4400 or writing to the address below.

v Support our joint venture projects with the people of Kenya:  Send a tax deductible contribution to help fund our projects.  Make checks payable to:

       PFSS/AAKEWO 

       P. O. Box 4233

       Renton, WA 98057-4233

 Current Projects:

Alta Brim Orphanage