Concerned African Women, Inc.

Concerned African Women, Inc. (CAW) was founded in 1989 by 3 women who saw a need for children of African descent to learn more about their history and heritage. This band of 3 volunteers recruited 12 students to teach them Swahili and expose them to the arts.

The women soon discovered that most of their middle school-aged pupils were reading well below their grade levels (8th graders reading on a 2nd grade level). They determined that if these children were going to learn their history, they would first have to learn to read. It was then that CAW launched a unique cultural curriculum, anchored by a literacy acceleration program that continues to produce exceptional results.

Today,  over 35 years later, CAW has a team of 99 professionals, including certified teachers, licensed social workers, and credentialed staff. We have partnered with county governments, foundations, and corporations to raise millions in grants and donations for our programming.
All programs are rooted in the affirmation that self-awareness is essential to success and is the bedrock ingredient to positive self-determination. For this reason, all of our programs incorporate training in history, culture, and self-identity. We affirm and encourage everyone to be part of the “Change” you want to see in the world by joining and/or helping to sustain the synergistic efforts and powerful outcomes achieved in our “Village.”

CAW's practices are dedicated to grounding our clients in a rich tapestry of artistic and academic achievements. Our goal is to immerse them in a culture of success by highlighting their history of accomplishments in both the artistic and academic realms. Through this approach, we aim to foster a strong sense of identity and empowerment, paving the way for continued success and growth.

Every CAW program commences with the children reciting our distinctive "Daily Pledge To Myself" and singing an anthem in the Swahili language. In addition, we integrate CAW's traditional values into each program, aiming to standardize behaviors that emphasize self-respect, respect for authority, courtesy, and positive communication.

Service Areas: Miami Gardens, North Miami, and Opa-Locka, including the following ZIP codes: 33014, 33054, 33055, 33056, 33154, 33160, 33161, 33167, 33168, 33169, 33179, 33181, and more.