Africa Welfare Association (AWA) is a pioneer provider of services to it’s Diaspora members in the event of loss of life. We are entrusted with the welfare of the African Diaspora globally. AWA was set up in response to the ever growing demand for services at a critical time. With trusted partners, AWA will offer you benefits wherever you are in the world.
How can I benefit from AWA?
At some point we have been with a grieving family or friend and come to learn that none of us are ever prepared to leave this world. When the time comes, we shall leave everything including our loved ones behind and go. With proper planning you can alleviate the burden of the expense associated with your untimely departure at a time when your family and loved ones are grieving.
For about $.50 a day, our services can help you alleviate the financial burden experienced by your loved ones. Membership is open to all Africans in the Diaspora between the ages of 18 and 70 years.
Services Offered
- Cover the costs associated with returning a member’s body back to their home country in the event of death. We can also arrange for a local cremation or burial.
- Embalming and preparation of the deceased with assigned funeral home to facilitate international transportation.
- Provision of zinc-lined coffins and metal caskets conforming to international transportation regulations.
- Travel assistance services to facilitate travel plans for the spouse and dependent children under 18 years on round-trip economy class tickets to home country.
- Advice on all aspects of repatriation including matters related to local and international documentation and transportation requirements.
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How will my loved ones benefit?
1. Repatriation of Remains:
In the event of a member’s death, AWA shall make the arrangements and pay for casket or air tray, preparation and transportation of his/her remains to his/her home country for burial. We can also arrange for local cremation or burial.
2. Spouse and Dependent Children under 18 years Travel for Burial:
In the event of a member’s death, spouse and dependent children will receive round-trip economy class tickets to accompany their loved one.
3. Payout Assistance:
Within 48 hours of notification and confirmation, the next of kin will receive a payout assistance of upto $2,000 that they can use for home country expenses or for any other use they deem necessary. This amount is in addition to the return economy class tickets for the spouse and children under 18 years.
-Visit their website africawelfareassociation.org
