Services
UWEAST offers a variety of impactful community services that fall under three columns: Health, Education, and Economics.
Health
As a community-based organization comprised of approximately 100 East African women in City Heights, our programs and services are focused on responding to the overlooked health needs of East African women and their families. We know mental, physical and spiritual health are interconnected and strive to provide culturally responsive services for people of all ages in our community. These are the highlights from just a few of the more than a dozen programs we offer that address various health needs.
Education
UWEAST educational programming ranges from tutoring for youth to business development for adults. Regardless of the age group we are working with or the topic we are addressing, UWEAST programming provides culturally relevant education that centers the individual and supports their innate strengths to help our community thrive. Though much of what UWEAST does is led by members of the community, the partnerships with local organizations and institutions of higher education bring additional resources to our community. Our partners include UCSD, SDSU, USD, and the Point Loma Nazarene University, among others. Together, thoughts and ideas are exchanged in a productive dialogue that creates a newfound mutual understanding.
Economics
With inclusive programming, community members can experience significant growth in their understanding of business concepts. Catering to a diverse group of participants, programs such as Baraka & Bilal give community members a first-hand understanding of small business planning, entrepreneurship, and economic literacy.
