International Awareness & Involvement

The Washington DC Alumnae Chapter (WDCAC) strives to increase international awareness and promotes participation and education of global issues. The International Awareness and Involvement Committee is dedicated to developing community programs designed to provide assistance, relief and resources to developing countries; as well as fostering local advocacy for social injustices and helping those in need. The chapter’s commitment to organizing change and encouraging cultural awareness is proudly demonstrated by its current initiatives and past projects.

For more information, contact us at intlawareness@wdcacdst.org.

RECENT EVENTS

Blankets for Mandela

Project in support of Nelson Mandela International Day to crochet, knit, or quilt 6,700 blankets for donation to local shelters

World AIDS Day

Free HIV testing in the Washington DC community

Partnership with the Malawi Embassy

Cultural exchange with Ambassador and staff

Bless My Feel Project

Money raised for socks and shoes for school children in Sub-Sahara Africa

Well Water Project in Malawi

Created lavatories with fresh water and hand sanitation

Sanitary Pad Project

Raised money to purchase sanitary pads to support school attendance during a young women’s menstrual cycle

Water and Education International (WEI)

Advocate and sponsor of WEI’s Humane and Environmental Latrine Project in Haiti