Join us 20th June 2019, 6:00-8:30pm, at the Embassy of the Republic of South Africa in Washington, DC for I Am, We Are’s Fourth Annual Benefit Reception.

Produced by Meisha Robinson and directed by James Williams, the documentary I Am Because We Are shares the stories of the youth living the realities of South Africa's 50% youth unemployment rate and a Black American woman inspired by their stories that starts an organization, I Am, We Are, to give youth more than a fighting chance to succeed.

Produced by Meisha Robinson and directed by James Williams, the documentary I Am Because We Are shares the stories of the youth living the realities of South Africa's 50% youth unemployment rate and a Black American woman inspired by their stories that starts an organization, I Am, We Are, to give youth more than a fighting chance to succeed.

Produced by Meisha Robinson and directed by James Williams, the documentary I Am Because We Are shares the stories of the youth living the realities of South Africa's 50% youth unemployment rate and a Black American woman inspired by their stories that starts an organization, I Am, We Are, to give youth more than a fighting chance to succeed.

Produced by Meisha Robinson and directed by James Williams, the documentary I Am Because We Are shares the stories of the youth living the realities of South Africa's 50% youth unemployment rate and a Black American woman inspired by their stories that starts an organization, I Am, We Are, to give youth more than a fighting chance to succeed.

Produced by Meisha Robinson and directed by James Williams, the documentary I Am Because We Are shares the stories of the youth living the realities of South Africa's 50% youth unemployment rate and a Black American woman inspired by their stories that starts an organization, I Am, We Are, to give youth more than a fighting chance to succeed.

Produced by Meisha Robinson and directed by James Williams, the documentary I Am Because We Are shares the stories of the youth living the realities of South Africa's 50% youth unemployment rate and a Black American woman inspired by their stories that starts an organization, I Am, We Are, to give youth more than a fighting chance to succeed.

Produced by Meisha Robinson and directed by James Williams, the documentary I Am Because We Are shares the stories of the youth living the realities of South Africa's 50% youth unemployment rate and a Black American woman inspired by their stories that starts an organization, I Am, We Are, to give youth more than a fighting chance to succeed.

Produced by Meisha Robinson and directed by James Williams, the documentary I Am Because We Are shares the stories of the youth living the realities of South Africa's 50% youth unemployment rate and a Black American woman inspired by their stories that starts an organization, I Am, We Are, to give youth more than a fighting chance to succeed.

A film schowcase featuring films that discuss issues youth are facing in South Africa and the United States of America. Films were created by youth from Poppyn (Presenting on Perspective On Philly Youth News), Kitsong School, Bafokeng Youth Centre, and I Am, We Are.  I Am Because We Are documentary will also be shown.

With the youth unemployment rate at 50%, several South African youth share their thoughts on the dire situation, as an American woman inspired by their stories starts an organization to give youth more than a fighting chance to succeed.

I Am, We Are cordially invites you to a Cocktail Reception.  Proceeds to support IAWA's Bokgoni Empowerment Programme. 

Hosts: Guy Lambert, WPGC 95.5 | A. Scott Bolden, Reed Smith LLP

Speakers: Dr. Kebalepile Mokgethi, Royal Bafokeng Nation Health and Social Development Services | Ernest Wyatt, Batswadi Healthcare Group | Pebetse Maleka, World Bank

Brandon Kyle (+Menswear), Rock Candy Unlimited, and Divine and Sugar, have united their collective power to spread awareness for IAWA and have committed to helping us raise $5,000 to support the expansion of our Bukgoni Empowerment Camps.  Please help us support them by attending what we know will be a fabulous show.  

Networking Happy Hour: 5:00 - 7:00pm

Spoken Word and Sound: 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Live Visual Art | Silent Auction| Vibes Provided by DJ Ant Live