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DAWA is a platform that invests in BIPOC community and culture.

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DIVERSITY AWARENESS and WELLNESS in ACTION

We believe in a world where DIVERSITY is a source of strength, AWARENESS normalizes challenging the status quo, WELLNESS is a collective journey, and ACTION means equitable investment of time and resources to historically underrepresented populations.

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HOW DOES IT WORK?

Our theory of change is that when we invest in the essential work of Austin’s BIPOC Community Frontliners, the entire community benefits.

GIVING TO THE GIVERS through direct investment in the creatives, teachers, social workers, healthcare providers, and service industry workers has an amplifying effect that creates lasting impact on overall community health and well-being.

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WHAT WE DO

DAWA Fund

provides direct financial assistance to BIPOC Community Frontliners: the givers, teachers, social workers, healthcare providers, and service industry workers.

Vision:8291

emphasizes using artistic, entrepreneurial, and cultural assets within the Austin BIPOC community to invest in and develop BIPOC-led grassroots organizations.

DAWA Studios

is a community arts project that creates space for BIPOC podcasters, creatives and grassroots organizations to produce high-quality media content at no-cost.

Black Live Music Fund

creates artist education and economic initiatives to help recipients sustain their music careers, and develop a long-term platform to promote Black music in Austin.