Travel Partners

IAWA would like to thank our biggest supporter the Royal Bafokeng Nation (RBN). RBN is a traditionally governed community and the ethnic homeland of the Bafokeng people, located in the Northwest Province of South Africa. RBN is on a mission to create an enabling environment for the prosperity of current and future generations by developing the people, the economy, and the land. RBN has assisted IAWA by providing food and transport for the Ambassadors for camps and field trips. The Royal Bafokeng Health and Social Development Services staff have not only provided social services to the Ambassadors, but have assisted with recruiting Ambassadors, obtaining meeting space, recruiting volunteers, and transport. Additionally, the Royal Bafokeng Institute (RBI) staff provided guidance and assisted IAWA gain entrance into the schools. IAWA would like to give a special thanks to Kgosi Leruo Molotlegi for his support and dedication to the Bokgoni Empowerment Programme. We would also like to thank George Harris, former head of RBI, and Dr. Kebalepile Mokgethi, CEO, Royal Bafokeng Health and Social Development Services.

Ra Shad Frazier-Gaines will serve as the IAWA Chairman for the Board of Directors through June 2017. He is a Native of Aiken, South Carolina, he currently resides in Washington, DC. Ra Shad has a background in political strategy, campaign & event management, and logistics. His personal passions include social justice and defending the underdog. Ra Shad's philanthropic efforts started with volunteering with 4-H in elementary school, Interact in high school, and hosting small fundraisers for Helping Hands, Inc. - a home for children who need a change of scenery in his hometown. Ra Shad is also a founder and the Chairman of Black Progressives and the Black Caucus of the Young Democrats of America.