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GREAT LAKES AFRICAN WOMEN'S NETWORK
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Responding to the needs of African women in the UK and Africa
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Who are we?
GLAWN: The African Great Lakes region - Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Rwanda,
Tanzania & Uganda was established in 2000, as a platform and support structure for women, experiencing difficulties due to the effects mostly from deaths in the community, abuse and cultural conflicts in the UK.

Our Mission
To support African women and children in the UK and Africa affected, by circumstances of bereavement, alcohol, drugs & domestic violence, by providing appropriate cultural assistance, so as to improve the quality of their life.


Organisational Structure
GLAWN operates under 1 full-time Co-ordinator, a management Committee of seven women from, Burundi, Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, & Tanzania. A number of networks in Diaspora including
CEFIAR, African Women’s organisation for development (GHARWEG & UGANDA AIDS ACTION FUND) five dedicated volunteers, a membership of 152 individuals and a full-time worker.
 
Registered Charity 1088269
GLAWN
14A Baylis Road, London SE1 7AA
Tel: 020 7928 2800 Fax: 020 7241 5031
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