Amplifying Voices. Celebrating Resilience. Inspiring Change.
Alaafia Speak Up is an annual event that celebrates the strength, resilience, leadership, and achievements of African immigrant women, women living with Sickle Cell Disease, and other women who have overcome significant challenges.
The event provides a safe and empowering platform where women can share their personal journeys of survival, perseverance, healing, leadership, and success. Through storytelling and open dialogue, participants help raise awareness of the issues affecting women while encouraging hope, empowerment, and positive change within their communities.
In addition to celebrating individual achievements, Alaafia Speak Up highlights the organization’s ongoing work to improve the safety, health, economic stability, and well-being of women and girls throughout Wisconsin.
Event Goals
Alaafia Speak Up is designed to:
- Celebrate the accomplishments and leadership of African immigrant women, women living with Sickle Cell Disease, and other women making a positive impact in their communities.
- Provide a platform for women to share their stories of resilience, healing, and personal growth.
- Promote awareness of issues affecting women, including health, domestic violence, sexual assault, mental health, economic empowerment, and community well-being.
- Inspire women and girls to pursue their personal, educational, professional, and leadership goals.
- Encourage community dialogue and strengthen support networks for women and families.
- Highlight culturally responsive resources and services available throughout Wisconsin.
Community Engagement
Participant feedback is an important part of Alaafia Speak Up.
During and after the event, attendees are invited to complete electronic surveys that help us evaluate the program, identify community needs, and improve future events. Surveys are available through our website and are also emailed to registered participants.
Following each event, Alaafia also conducts a program review with presenters, partners, and event organizers to evaluate outcomes, identify opportunities for improvement, and strengthen future programming.
Join the Conversation
Whether you are a survivor, advocate, community leader, healthcare professional, student, or supporter, Alaafia Speak Up provides an opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate the voices and achievements of women who are creating meaningful change.
For more information about participating in or partnering with the Alaafia Speak Up event, please contact info@alaafiaafrc.org.