AFSANI has embarked upon several projects in line with our mission of "promoting peace, unity, and harmony". Below you will find more information on our community service efforts.

ASOMDWEE FIE,
SHRINE OF THE ABOSOM AND NSAMANFO, INT'L. (AFSANI)
3417 23rd Street, SE
Washington, DC 20020

Nana Akua Kyerewaa Opokuwaa, Founder and Chief Priest

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM

Elmina, Central Region, Ghana

The Atonkwa Development Company, a registered NGO focuses on the economic, environmental, physical, educational, and health needs of the village. The following entities have been established and are supported by this 501C(3) company.

Distance Learning Project is ongoing. The village will be the first "Cyberspace Village" in the Central Region. The project design includes links to the local as well as international Internet system. Among other usage plans for this system is the opportunity for teacher and student exchange classes to be held and transmitted internationally.

Computer Learning Center and Library supports the village's Primary and Junior Secondary Schools. The building complex is equipped with computers, computer software, furniture and other necessary items. The library that houses books on many topics supports the literary curriculum of both schools. Surrounding villages and university students also use this complex. This is an ongoing project of support, updating equipment and providing books.

Atonkwa Health Clinic is a facility that primarily uses traditional healing modalities (herbs and techniques). However, this is sometimes integrated with allopathic medicine. It is run by a licensed Nurse, a visiting physician and a Native Doctor (traditional herbalist). In addition, this facility will institute a feeding program for all school age children to feed them breakfast and lunch. This program will also provide jobs for village residents.

Atonkwa Community Center is a multi-purpose building designed to meet the vocational and extra-curricula needs of the village population, provide a space for meetings and celebrations, and to serve as the central location for community activities.

DOMESTIC PROGRAM

Washington, D.C. Community Activities

AFSANI Institute, sponsors seminars, workshops and retreats on a myriad of topics regarding Akan principles, religion, culture and traditions. More information.

AFSANI's Gifts for Life, Rites of Passage Programs , for Girls and Boys, Ages 10-13, addresses teenage pregnancy; peer and family communications, protocols, conflict resolution, anger management, gang violence, computer literacy, relationships. More information.

Phoenix Rising in S.E. DC is an ongoing program to create a safe space for children within the economically disadvantaged community. The program's objective is to equip youth with the necessary tools to face everyday challenges and to succeed in life.

The Phoenix Rising program encompasses AFSANI's Saturday School. The purpose of AFSANI's Saturday community school is to provide a structured opportunity for children to learn about their African heritage in hopes that it will lead to the development of positive self esteem, for self, family, and community. It includes a literacy program, mentoring program, tutoring, computer learning skills, and more.

Family Day is an annual event held in Ward 8, SE/DC. It is an intergenerational, fun-filled day featuring free entertainment, crafts, food, and games.

Weekly Religious services are held in the Akan Akom Tradition. Other religious and cultural celebrations are held periodically as custom demands.

PUBLICATIONS

Akan Protocol: Remembering the Traditions of Our Ancestors, Nana Akua Kyerewaa Opokuwaa, Author, 1997, 2005

The Quest for Spiritual Transformation: Introduction to Traditional Akan Religion, Rituals and Practices, Nana Akua Kyerewaa Opokuwaa, Author, 2005

HOW TO BECOME INVOLVED

If you or your organization are interested in participating in any of these projects, events or services, please contact Nana Akua Kyerewaa Opokuwaa at afsani@aol.com.

Nana Kyerewaa is also Founder and Chief Priestess of Asomdwee Fie, Shrine of the Abosom and Nsamanfo, International. (AFSANI), an organization that is committed to providing education, information and opportunities for the practice of spirituality, religion and culture in the Akan tradition indigenous to Ghana, West Africa.

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