$10 for 10 Years of Impact

I Am We Are (IAWA) is celebrating a decade of transformation—and inviting YOU to be part of the story.

Make a gift of just $10 in honor of IAWA’s 10th Anniversary, and help us reach our goal of raising $10,000 to empower youth in South Africa and the United States.

Every donor will be entered to win an exclusive invite to a private Poolside Chat & Braai in Washington, D.C., featuring Broadway Star Pearl Khwezi (The Lion King).

Pearl Khwezi is a South African-born performer currently starring as Nala in the Broadway production of The Lion King at the Minskoff Theatre. A native of Durban, Pearl first joined the global Lion King family in 2016 with the Madrid company, later moving to Broadway in 2018 where she performed in the ensemble and covered principal roles including Rafiki and Nala. In 2022, she officially assumed the role of Nala, bringing powerful vocals and magnetic stage presence to one of Broadway’s most iconic productions.

YOUR DONATION FUELS

• Life-changing coaching and social emotional learning programs for high school youth
• Continued mentoring, career and personal development support
• Global immersion experiences for future-ready youth leaders

"IAWA has played a huge role in my life. Mainly, I learned that everything requires a plan. The support IAWA gives is beyond greatness, I am encouraged and have been shown unconditional love. No words can explain how much I appreciate the opportunity I have been given to be part of the IAWA family.”
— IAWA Alumni, South Africa

HOW IT WORKS

• Donate $10 = 1 raffle entry
• Donate $100+ = Automatic ticket for you 

EVENT DETAILS
Date: Monday, June 23, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Washington, D.C. (address provided to confirmed guests)

RAFFLE RULES & TERMS

• Each $10 donation equals one entry into the 10 for 10 raffle.
• Every $100 donation is a guaranteed ticket to the event (no raffle entry required).
• Raffle Prize: Entry to a Poolside Chat & Braai with Broadway star Pearl Khwezi, hosted in Washington, D.C.
• Only U.S.-based supporters are eligible for the raffle.

• Each ticket includes entry for one adult and one child.

• Raffle closes on June 20, 2025.

• Travel and accommodations not included.
• Winners will be notified via email and announced on our website and social media.
• Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

Since 2015, I Am, We Are (IAWA) has been dedicated to empowering youth with the mindset, skills, and resources to realize their full potential, while becoming leaders in their communities and the world. With a dual focus, IAWA operates tailored programs in both South Africa and the United States to address the unique challenges youth face in each region. Our mission remains the same across both contexts: “Empower youth to confidently own their future.” Visit www.iamweareyouth.org to learn more.

IAWA is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (EIN: 81-1082877).