Community representative for the Dalmarnock Area of Glasgow
Uchenna Okoafor represents DAWSUN within the Dalmarnock Area of Glasgow. In this role, Uchenna helps to raise the profile of the work we do in the community. She represents the views of the community members and put forward items for discussion in DAWSUN’s meetings.
Uchenna has an MEd in Adult Education with a focus on Community Development and Youth Work from the University of Glasgow. She brings her expertise in community development and local knowledge of the Dalmarnock Area in project conception and delivery.
Our Objectives
- Improve child poverty and financial exclusion within our community
- Challenge female genital mutilation practices
- Challenge domestic and sexual violence
- Reduce gender inequalities in employment, wages and leadership roles
- Support and mentor young girls and women
- Promote life-long learning and well-grounded education for men and women
- Research economic, social and developmental challenges
- Promote African cultural heritage through events and documentaries
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