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.
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