{UAH} Jopadhola Wiloka International, Inc. (JWII), Annual General Meeting (AGM), Fort Lee, New Jersey - May 22 - 25 2015

PRESS RELEASE   Jopadhola Wiloka International, Inc. (JWII), Fort Lee, New Jersey    May 22nd - 25th 2015   The Eleventh Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Jopadhola Wiloka International, Inc. (JWII) will be held in Fort Lee, New Jersey, USA from Friday, May 22, 2015 to Monday, May 25, 2015.   Holiday Inn George Washington Bridge Fort Lee 2339 Route 4 East Fort Lee, NJ 07024 United States of America   Phone: +1 (800) 315-2621 (Toll free) |    +1 (201) 944-5000 (Local)   Hotel website:     http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/fort-lee/ftlee/hoteldetail     A Non-Profit Organization dedicated to Education, Health and the Environment   Non Profit Website: http://www.jopadholawiloka.org/     Some friends were together and got to wondering how many other people from their homeland of Padhola, Uganda also lived in USA. They called another friend who knew a lot of Ugandans in the USA. Before long, they had arranged a meeting inviting all the people they could get in touch with, and so the seeds for Jopadhola Wiloka International, Inc. (JWII), a now non-profit organization, were sown.   Each of these people realized that times had changed, and that what they took for granted growing up was no longer available to the younger people growing up in our homeland. For example: A decent education An abundance of trees for shade, firewood, building and other various uses Plentiful food and clean water Good medical care Role models and mentors The children especially are vulnerable. Without a decent education, there is no future for most of these children. JWII realized that with US $5.00, we could provide two textbooks that are badly needed. We realized that as we have been blessed, we have an obligation to lend a helping hand to those less fortunate coming behind us. About the Community Outreach Initiative (COI) Launched in 2013, the Community Outreach Initiative (COI) was a program launched by the incoming UNAA leadership to transform UNAA into a grassroots organization and move beyond being a mere one weekend a year convention organization. Since its launch, the current UNAA Administration has visited more Ugandan Cultural Organizations and Community Association events than any other administration in UNAA History creating relationships and improving the UNAA Brand.   About UNAA New Orleans 2015 The 27th Annual UNAA Convention and Trade Expo will take place over three days; September 4 - 6 2015 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans showcasing program and forums including Trade & Investment, Technology, Health, Education, Political as well as a forum on Intergenerational relationships between immigrants and their children born in the Diaspora.   The Saturday Dinner Cruise is a popular culinary event complete with a dance to both live performances by popular artists and DJ music - aboard a magnificent marine vessel sailing into the spectacular Mississippi River sunset. Proceeds from the Fashion Show Auction during the Sunday Gala Dinner will go towards the Emerging Leaders Scholarship Program. Over 50 exhibiting companies and vendors featuring the latest world class Ugandan culture, produce, music, books, literature, arts crafts, Jewelry, clothing, foods, etc. will gather under the theme "Better Together: Investing in our future through education".   Registration for vendors is currently ongoing at www.unaa.org and there is still space available to partner with UNAA as a sponsor. If interested or for questions please call 1-855-873-8622 or email info@unaa.org.   About UNAA Founded 1988, UNAA is the oldest and largest Ugandan diaspora association, encouraging acquaintance and fellowship among members through the Annual UNAA Convention and Trade Expo held in different cities in North America each Labor Day weekend creating a platform through which they can network, share, experience and showcase Uganda's rich cultural heritage and the abundant opportunities of their new homes on the continent. The premier gathering of the Ugandan diaspora brings more than 3000 Ugandans and friends attracting leading voices in business, government, academia, technology, health among others from Uganda and the Ugandan diaspora. © Copyright 2015 Ugandan North American Association  All rights reserved.