ABOUT US

BLACK WOMEN AWARDS

The Black Women Awards highlights the accomplishments, resilience, and inspiring stories of Black women in Canada, US, Europe, Africa, the Caribbean and worldwide. These women serve as the backbone of their families and communities, playing a vital role in driving growth, stability, and progress. Through the BWA, women actively engage in programs and activities that inspire, uplift, and empower women and girls.

BLACK WOMEN AWARDS

Les Black Women Awards mettent en lumière les réalisations, la résilience et les parcours inspirants des femmes noires au Canada, aux États-Unis, en Europe, en Afrique, dans les Caraïbes et partout dans le monde. Ces femmes sont les piliers de leurs familles et de leurs communautés, et jouent un rôle essentiel dans leur croissance, leur stabilité et leur progrès. Grâce aux Prix des Femmes Noires, elles participent activement à des programmes et des activités qui inspirent, valorisent et autonomisent les femmes et les filles.

DIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT NETWORK

The Diversity Advancement Network (DAN) is a global initiative that celebrates, unites and empowers all people for the good of society. At DAN, we create unique philanthropic opportunities to celebrate success stories while providing solutions to common issues in marginalized communities through workshops and mentorship programs.  We showcase Black excellence, promote unity, advance decolonized perspectives, and advocate for policies that drive economic equity.

Through several programs and initiatives, DAN promotes literacy and skills development while removing systemic barriers and advancing opportunities for youths, women, and people of African descent. 

DIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT NETWORK

Le Diversity Advancement Network (DAN) est une initiative mondiale qui célèbre, unit et autonomise toutes les personnes pour le bien de la société. Au sein du DAN, nous créons des opportunités philanthropiques uniques pour mettre en lumière les réussites et proposer des solutions aux problèmes communs des communautés marginalisées, grâce à des ateliers et des programmes de mentorat.

Nous valorisons l’excellence noire, promouvons l’unité, défendons des perspectives décolonisées et plaidons pour des politiques favorisant l’équité économique.

VISION

That everyone should have the same opportunities, respect, and protection as any other race or gender.

MISSION

To unite and empower all people, and to promote policies that are focused on eradicating barriers.

VISION

Que tout le monde ait les mêmes chances, respect et protection que toute autre race ou genre.

MISSION

Unir et responsabiliser tous les peuples, et promouvoir des politiques axées sur l’éradication des barrières.

projects
390
Chapters
44
Initiatives
32
continents
4

Executive Advisory Committee

Alene Elvine
HR Manager
Alene Elvine
HR Manager
Alene Elvine
HR Manager
Jonas Gerber
Designer
Alene Elvine
HR Manager
Alene Elvine
HR Manager
Alene Elvine
HR Manager
Jonas Gerber
Designer

We take pride in our work & leadership

Engaging corporate executives, and other  influential personalities on how best to advance society, while making investments for the good of all.  

Community & Charity Work

Resources to Shelters
Ressources aux abris

Health Equipment Donations
Dons de matériel de santé

Inmates Rehabilitation Réadaptation des détenus

Hurricane Cleanup
Nettoyage de l’ouragan

WATCH OUR VIDEOS ON DIVERSITY ONLINE PLATFORM

BLACK HISTORY

BLACK HISTORY MONTH KICKOFF EVENT IN BRAMPTON. A SHOWCASE OF INCLUSION AND PROGRESS OF PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT.

HONORING

WE REGULARLY HOST GALAS IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES TO CELEBRATE ACHIEVERS, ROLE MODELS, AND SUCCESS STORIES.

CIVIC FORUMS

WE HAVE SUCCESSFULLY HELD CIVIC FORUMS IN OVER 8 CITIES IN CANADA AND ALSO HELD SIMILAR IN OTHER COUNTRIES. 

GIRLS EMPOWER

WE HOST OUTREACH TO YOUNG GIRLS ON HYGIENE, LEADERSHIP, HUMAN RIGHTS, HARASSMENT AND MUCH MORE.

WORKING WITH VARIOUS STAKEHOLDERS TO CREATE A BETTER WORLD

PRIME MINISTER JUSTIN TRUDEAU
OF CANADA WITH PAUL ADE, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT NETWORK

PRIME MINISTER MAMADY YOULA
OF GUINEA WITH PAUL ADE, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT NETWORK

PRIME MINISTER ANDREW HOLNESS OF JAMAICA WITH PAUL ADE, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT NETWORK

PREMIER DOUG FORD
OF ONTARIO WITH PAUL ADE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT NETWORK