Mwanzo Mwema Annual Dinner: report

Mosob created the perfect atmosphere and venue for this year’s Mwanzo Mwema Annual Dinner. It was cosy, colourful and cultured. With burning bukhoor (incense) greeting you as you stepped into the restaurant and guards, drums, utensils and textiles decorating the interior, it was clear we were no longer running on London time – we were in Eritrea.

The food was flavoursome with samosa and flafel to start and ‘Njera’ bread, spicy vegetables and lamb for main course. The company was diverse and everyone seemed to have a great time. We said a few words about Mwanzo Mwema and the work we have achieved, followed by a raffle with prizes ranging from a holistic body massage to chocolates and a Caribbean meal for two!

It was an excellent evening of celebration that ended with mango and banana cupcakes and music.

The best Annual Dinner yet!  The final amount raised will be announced soon…

Laura Blizzard

Founder, Mwanzo Mwema, August 2011

 

Calling New Applications for 2011-12

Applications open for 2011-12

We are now taking applications for new student grants for the academic year 2011-12.  If you would like to apply, please download and complete the forms attached below, or email mwanzomwema@hotmail.co.uk for a form.

Please see our how to apply page for a full list of the requirements needed to apply.

Email the completed form to mwanzomwema@hotmail.co.uk.

Application deadline is 31 August 2011

MWANZO MWEMA Application Form 2011-12

MWANZO MWEMA Application Form 2011-12 PDF

 

 

Mwanzo Mwema 3rd Annual Dinner 2011

You are warmly invited to an evening of traditional Eritrean food and entertainment, taking place on 6th July 2011 from 7pm – 10pm at Mosob restaurant.

Tickets are on sale and can be booked by emailing mwanzomwema@hotmail.co.uk.

Date: 6th July 2011
Time: 7pm-10pm
Venue: Mosob
Address: 339 Harrow Road, London W9 3RB (2 mins from Westbourne Park)
Cost: £20 per head or £18 if booked as part of a table (tables seat 2-8 people)
All proceeds go to Mwanzo Mwema, a charitable organisation empowering young people with disabilities in East Africa through education.

Please contact us for more information, to reserve tickets or to get involved!

 

Mwanzo Mwema presents: A celebration of African Culture. Sunday 6th February 2011.

You are warmly invited to an evening of African music, performance and culture, taking place on 6 February 2011 from 5:30-7:30pm at the Seagull Theatre, Lowestoft, Suffolk.

Mwanzo Mwema is holding an evening of live African music, dance and performance to celebrate the diversity of African culture and the diaspora.

Confirmed acts include Anna Mudeka, Kadialy Kouyate, Jose Ferrera Mulen, Habon Ali, Khudaushe Matimba, Paul Thwala and many more!

Tickets are on sale and can be purchased from the box office, by calling: 01502 589726.

All proceeds go to Mwanzo Mwema, a charitable organisation supporting young people with disabilities in East Africa to build independant futures. We hope that this event will help us reach our goal of raising £5,000 over the course of a year, to enable us to gain charitable status  and help many more disabled young people in East Africa achieve their professional goals.

Please contact us for more information, to reserve tickets to to get involved!

 

Second annual dinner of Mwanzo Mwema

Mwanzo Mwema anual dinner – Monday 19 July 2010

Gallipoli Restaurant, 107 Upper Street, London at 6:30pm.

An evening of fine Turkish cuisine, live entertainment and good company with the Mwanzo Mwema organisation and friends!

To book a ticket please contact mwanzomwema@inbox.com.  Tickets are charged at £22, which includes a three course meal and a charitable donation.

Find the event on Facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=122618874448310.

Book your ticket before 8 July and receive a free welcome drink on arrival!

 

Mwanzo Mwema Aims for Charity Status by 2010!

Over the last 12  months we have been working away holding small charity events in central London. From craft stalls to charity dinners, we have been working frantically, desperately trying to reach our financial goal to ensure that we are eligible for charitable registration in 2010.

We have a new programme of events for 2010 that we shall be listing on the site shortly, including the performance-based SOAS Africa Culture Show, Africa craft stalls  and food, and our annual reception which will be held in the summer.

We urge anyone who would like to get involved – whether though offering your money (however little!) or your time contributing ideas or valuable contacts – to get in touch and get stuck in as soon as possible. We have lots of exciting projects and collaborations lined up – so watch this space!

All questions and enquiries are welcome. We hope to hear from you soon!

 

Website updates – online tips

The MM website has been updated and now includes an online library of tips and tricks for jobs and CVs.  This section will be expanded over time – we need your recommendations for what advice and information you need available, so please leave your comments.

 

Website established!

Welcome to the first Mwanzo Mwema website.  More information will be posted soon, and hopefully the site will grow to include regular updates on projects, project overviews, a forum for discussion and a who’s who of our team.