Our Heritage

Diaspora sisterhood, built on action.

MOWHA unites Manyu diaspora women across Canada, fostering economic independence and cultural pride through generational mentorship and community-led uplift.

Manyu Women Association Canada (MOHWA)—named after the Keyang word Mohwa, meaning "my child," and affiliated with MOHWA Global Cameroon—is a registered Black-led, non-profit organization serving Manyu women and girls across Black Canadian communities. We create inclusive spaces for knowledge exchange, mentorship, leadership development, and community engagement. Through sociocultural programs, skills training, economic empowerment initiatives, and mutual aid services, we help build resilience, opportunity, and self-sufficiency for members and their families. We preserve and celebrate Manyu cultural heritage while fostering pride, intergenerational learning, and active civic participation. We advocate for the elimination of harmful customary and traditional practices that negatively affect girls and women, while promoting policies and public initiatives that protect and advance the rights of girls. We collaborate with culturally aligned organizations and community partners to expand our impact, operate with integrity and transparency, and deliver sustainable, community-led solutions that strengthen solidarity, accessibility, inclusion, and long-term development for Manyu women and girls across Canada.

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Our Story

Preserving heritage, driving progress.

Our Core Values

At Manyu Women Association (MOHWA) Canada, our work is guided by the principles of unity, empowerment, cultural pride, mutual support, respect, knowledge sharing, advocacy, integrity, collaboration, and sustainability.

These values inspire us to foster a strong and united sisterhood that empowers Manyu women and girls socially, economically, and personally. We are committed to preserving and celebrating our rich cultural heritage while promoting intergenerational learning, mentorship, and the exchange of knowledge and experiences.

We believe in providing emotional, social, and practical support to our members, advocating for gender equality and the elimination of harmful traditional practices, and building meaningful partnerships with organizations that share our vision and values. Through transparency, accountability, and community-led initiatives, we strive to create sustainable programs that strengthen resilience, promote inclusion, and improve the well-being of Manyu women, girls, and their families across Canada.

Our Emblem

The official emblem of Manyu Women Association (MOHWA) Canada depicts a Manyu woman carrying a baby on her back, a basket on her head, and a hoe in her hand.

The emblem symbolizes the strength, resilience, dignity, and industrious spirit of the Manyu woman. It reflects her enduring role as a mother, caregiver, provider, and community builder, highlighting her unwavering commitment to nurturing her family while contributing to the social, cultural, and economic development of her community. It stands as a tribute to the values of hard work, responsibility, perseverance, and service that define the Manyu woman.

MISSION

MOHWA strengthens the well-being and resilience of Manyu women and girls across black Canadian communities by creating inclusive forums for knowledge exchange, mentorship, and leadership development; delivering socio cultural, professional, and financial supports; promoting cultural pride and relevance; building solidarity and mutual aid among members; and advocating to remove customary and traditional practices that harm the girl child.MOHWA exists to unite and uplift Manyu women and girls across Canada by strengthening their social, economic,and cultural well-being. We create inclusive forums for knowledge exchange, mentorship, leadership development,and community participation. We deliver sociocultural programs, skills training, economic supports, and mutual aid services that build resilience and opportunity for members and families. We preserve and celebrate Manyu cultural heritage while promoting pride, intergenerational learning, and civic participation. We advocate for removing customary and traditional practices harmful to the girl child and influence public life and policy to protect girls’ rights.

VISION
Manyu women and girls thriving as confident leaders, lifelong learners, innovators, and changemakers, making meaningful contributions to communities across Canada while preserving their cultural heritage and empowering future generations.

Manyu women and girls, flourishing as leaders, learners, and changemakers across Canada.

Our Anthem

The official anthem of Manyu Women Association (MOHWA) Canada is Ngoreh Manyang (The Manyu Woman). It celebrates the strength, resilience, unity, and cultural heritage of Manyu women while inspiring pride, service, and a shared commitment to empowering women and girls across Canada.

MOHWA Canada Executive Board

Our Leadership Team

Guided by cultural devotion, generational wisdom, and a shared vision to uplift Manyu women and families across Canada.

Ernestine Nkongho

Awa Ebai

Hannah Eyong

Founder, President Emerita, and Advisor

Secretary General

Financial Secretary

Queen Hilda
Besong O

Queen Jacqueline
Takor Egbe

Comfort Besong

Treasurer

Public Relations Officer

Cultural Secretary

Queen Rita Ntui

Queen Pura Etchu

Queen Marilyn Enow

Florence Bawack

Social Scretary 2

Chief Whip

Advisor

Rose Oben

Vice President

Mary Achangha

President

Our Promise

Accountability is the foundation of our sisterhood.

We operate with absolute financial transparency and community stewardship, ensuring every resource directly serves Manyu women and families across Canada.