July 2020. Vol 2. Issue 2. |
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UAW stands in solidarity with our Black and Brown colleagues, friends, and families in opposing police violence, systemic racism, and inequity. Now, more than ever, we must all join the fight to create a world where we are not judged by the color of our skin, but by the content of our character. |
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Supporting Locally At the end of June, UAW helped out the homeless by donating to OPCC a transitional home for the homeless in Santa Monica, CA. Thank to some of our amazing and ever consistent donors we were able to give hygiene products, a KN95 masks and some lightly worn clothing items. According to epha.org, the European Public Health Alliance, housing is a social determinant of health. Consequently, the pandemic has therefore left the homeless further exposed and at risk beacuse they have no home where they can "shelter-in-place". Your support is greatly needed - in cash or kind to contnue to help do our bit to ease the sufferings of the homeless in our Los Angeles community |
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UAW Updates Due to COVID-19, our students at the 2nd Image School in Accra, Ghana had to learn from home and miss out on graduation. Nonetheless, our students are optimistic as school is set to reopen soon and a new date for graduation will be set. Like many people in the United States and around the world, life is harder for our students due to COVID-19. This has not sunken their spirit as they are tenacious and continue to make the most of the situation. Bee-Bong Academy in Mombasa, Kenya has postponed school for 30 days. Thankfully, students are still learning from home with teacher support. During this time, UAW stays committed to providing financial support for our students. This month, with your support, we disbursed funds to Bee-Bong for feeding students at home. |
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Coronavirus According to public health experts, Africa could become the next epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic given the current trends in incidence and underlying healthcare systems vulnerabilities. Testing is extremely limited in most countries, so it is impossible to determine how widely the pandemic has taken hold. In Nigeria, doctors call off a week-long strike over the lack of protective equipment in state-run hospitals. The virus poses economic challenges for Africa. An analysis conducted by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa predicts a drop from 3.2% to 1.8% in economic growth due to the effects of the pandemic, which could ultimately push up to 27 million people into extreme poverty. These estimates are a stark reminder that vigilance remains compulsory and that complacency cannot be allowed. Africa needs to intensify its efforts to slow the spread of the pandemic and lay the foundation for accelerated socio-economic recovery. UAW will support this effort by making it possible for more children in Africa to go to school. We believe that educating a child secures their future and the future of their country. We thank you for your support and hope that you will continue to join us in making a difference. |
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SPOTLIGHT on those who support our cause |
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AMAKA ADA AKUDINOBI, our greatest asset is people like you. Thank you for your hard work and commitment to UAW. Mrs. Akudinobi was admitted to the Nigerian Bar Association in 1990 and the California Bar in 1994. She is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court, Central Division, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. With an enduring interest in social justice, she puts her principles and vision into voluntary work. Her interest in social justice, women’s education, and empowerment stems from a disposition to inspire, and the principle that every human being must be given an opportunity to achieve his or her full potential. Mrs. Akudinobi is an active member of women’s organizations such as Upward African Woman. She is married to Jude Akudinobi and they are blessed with four children. |
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Samuel Akinyele Akinboro, UAW thanks you for your dedication and generosity. Akinyele was born and raised in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria where he completed his primary and secondary education. He proceeded to study Computer Science at the University of Lagos, Nigeria. He worked in Nigeria for a few years and later immigrated to the United States. Akinyele is currently a technology leader at one of the largest Asset Management organizations in the US. He is dedicated to paving the way for the next generation of leaders in the technology field, especially minorities. He actively supports non-profit organizations like Upward African Woman. He lives with his wife, Nyrvole Akinboro, and their children in Orange County, California. |
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