This Weekend Kampala: Are U-Ganda?

ARE U-GANDA?

Identity is informed by our belief systems and how we perceive the world around us. Are U-Ganda? opens up questions around cultural identity.  The dance begins in a place of confusion, and looks at identity from a number of viewpoints.  How do you see yourself as a Ugandan? Does it matter how you are seen by the world?  And, what happens when you do not agree with everything your culture (or nation) stands for? 

Are U-Ganda? is based in contemporary African movement language which similarly explores a rich cultural heritage, while aiming to push artistic boundaries and articulate a fluid and transforming contemporary world.

Presented by Keiga Dance Company

Choreographed  by Jonas Byaruhanga

Featuring: Abramz Tekya and Breakdance Project Uganda (BPU)

Date: 1st, 2nd and 3rd March 2013

Time: 7:00

Venue: National Theater

Fee: 10,000 Shs

Awava @ International Women's Day - Kampala!

Awava will be in the Kampala International Women's Day Pop Up Shop again this year, celebrating 50 years! It looks like it will be bigger and better than ever! So be sure to save the date, Friday 8 March 2013, and head on down to the Sheraton Kampala Hotel and join in the HUGE range of activities from 10am until 10pm! FREE ENTRY!

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New Packaging Stickers!

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Happy Valentine's Day!

Just wanted to let you know that we love you!

xoxoxoxox,

The Awava Team

New Mukwano Earring Styles NOW IN!

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Mukwano Leslie

Mukwano Gina

Mukwano Margie

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February Final Friday @ Essential Goods!

Awava will be at Essential Goods this Final Friday (2.22.13)! You can find our goods there all the time, but you should definitely pass by for the party!

Awava @ LOLA Valentine's Show - Lawrence, KS

For those of you in the Lawrence, KS area, we will be setting up shop alongside some very talented female artists and artisans for a one day pop up shop at Pachamama's Alton Ballroom! Come see us!

Awava is Hiring: PR, Marketing & Social Media Intern Wanted

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Awava is in need of more hands to help us continue to weave the story of our products and the women who create them. In this journey, we are searching for a positively passionate PR, Marketing & Social Media Intern. This position is part time (typically between 10-20 hours a week) and as long as you're a good self-starter, can be done remotely in the US (weekly skype meetings and regular emailing will be a must), or if you're in or around Lawrence, KS, USA, you can meet with us face-to-face!

What do we want from you?

• Must be positive, energetic and have a drive to share the happiness.
• Must be an excellent self-starter, eager to share and implement ideas, and work well independently or on a team.
• You will work closely with the Graphic Design Intern, as well as the Director and Uganda Country Director.
• Advise on and lead social media campaigns.
• Generate, approach and follow up with press and wholesale leads.
• Advise on and distribute press packs, whole sale packets, etc.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organization.

This is an unpaid internship. If you are a university student, your school may have an option for receiving college credit. Please check with your university's career services center to find out.

How do you apply?

Please send your CV or resume with 2 references, a cover letter telling us why you would like to work with us, as well as a link or attachments of some of your previous work to kate@awavamarket.com! 

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Awava is Hiring: Graphic Design Intern Wanted!

As Awava grows, we are in need of more hands to help us continue to weave the story of our products and the women who create them. In this journey, we are searching for a highly-motivated, passionate and talented Graphic Design Intern, and we won't stop until we fine the perfect fit! This position is part time (roughly 10 hours a week) and as long as you're a good self-starter, can be done remotely (weekly skype meetings and regular emailing will be a must), or if you're in Kampala or Gulu, Uganda OR in or around Lawrence, KS, USA, you can meet with us face-to-face!

What are we looking for exactly?

• Must be positive, energetic and have a good eye for happiness.
• Must be a good self-starter and work well independently or on a team.
• You will work closely with the PR, Marketing and Social Media Intern, as well as the Director and Uganda Country Director.
• Conceptualize and implament graphic campaigns highlighting Awava's products and the ladies who make them.
• Proficient in Photoshop, Ilustrator, InDesign or other graphic design software of your liking.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organization.
• Basic photography skills (dependent on location).
• Social media experience (while you will not be taking on the bulk of our social media campaign, we will ask you for a tiny bit of social media support!).

This is an unpaid internship. If you are a university student, your school may have an option for receiving college credit. Please check with your university's career services center to find out.

How do you apply?

Please send your CV or resume with 2 references, a cover letter telling us why you would like to work with us, as well as a link or attachments of some of your graphic design work to kate@awavamarket.com! 

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