Vitendo 4 Africa

06/15/2026

Anslem Nzomiwu, 17, tragically drowned June 12th in New Town, St. Charles.

https://youtu.be/QKIVm8IIE6s?is=18WjmtuMwnmuJqhf

As the only child of his parents from Nigeria, his sudden loss brings deep grief and unexpected funeral costs.

Donations will help his mother, Mrs. Okaro Nzomiwu, and uncle, Moses Okaro, with funeral expenses and bringing Anslem home.

Any support or prayers are deeply appreciated as the family faces this unimaginable pain.

More details will follow later

Donate at
https://gofund.me/7d3424962

A missing teenage boy died after falling off a paddleboard in Beach...

06/15/2026

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis is expanding its workforce pipeline for local teens through the St. Louis Internship Program. In partnership with St. Louis Community College, SLIP is launching two paid summer internship programs that prepare high school students for high-demand careers i...

06/15/2026

Diaspora Straight Talk #6 | Parenting Between Two Worlds with Dr. Susan Gitau
Raising Resilient, Confident, and Connected Children Through Mindfulness & Self-Compassion.

Parenting Between Two Worlds: Raising Resilient, Confident, and Con...

06/15/2026

We know that, in one way or another, our children or youth will make mistakes. The real question is: when they do, will our response show them love, care, and guidance, or will it communicate rejection and judgment?
As parents and caregivers, the greatest influence on who our children become is not whether they make mistakes, but how we respond to those mistakes. Moments of failure can become opportunities for growth, trust, and learning when children know they are loved, supported, and held accountable with compassion. Our reactions today help shape the confidence, resilience, and character they carry into adulthood.

06/13/2026

Happy Juneteenth! We participated in 4 events across St. Louis today — City of Jennings Parade, Juneteenth Caribbean Heritage Festival in Delmar, Engineers in the Wheel STEAM Event, and the Chess Tournament at Applied Scholastics.

Our V4A team in Traction Teen Traffic Safety Program shared resources on road safety, substance use, and mental health.

Mark your calendar: Community Safety Fair next Saturday, June 20th at Better Family Life. Everyone’s invited!

06/13/2026

Join Us at the Community Safety Resource Fair!

The City of St. Louis Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) is partnering with community organizations and service providers to bring valuable resources directly to residents during the upcoming OVP Kickback!

- WHEN: Saturday, June 20, 2026
- TIME: 2:00 - 5:00 PM
- WHERE: Better Family Life, Inc. (5415 Page Blvd., 63112)

Free food available while supplies last!

Bring the whole family, meet local organizations, learn about available resources, and enjoy everything the OVP Kickback has to offer. Together, we're building safer roads, stronger minds, and stronger communities.

06/13/2026

Today

06/12/2026

💜 Vitendo 4 Africa Women's Empowerment Dinner

Join us for an unforgettable evening of inspiration, connection, and celebration as we uplift and empower women in our community.

🌸 Her Wellness, Her Power, Her Future
Investing in Mental Health, Purpose, and Prosperity

📅 Friday, August 7, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Holiday Inn St. Louis. 1030 Woodcrest Terrace Dr, St. Louis, MO 63141

🎟️ Tickets: $70

✨ Bring a friend, celebrate the strength of women, and be part of a movement that empowers our community.

📝 Register: https://forms.gle/S2ADbnrGUs79UUw36

🎫 Buy Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/women-empowerment-3

06/11/2026

Join us today at 6pm

DIASPORA STRAIGHT TALK 6 with Dr. Susan Gitau

Parenting Between Two Worlds: Raising Resilient, Confident, and Connected Children Through Mindfulness and Self-Compassion

Parenting in the diaspora comes with unique joys and challenges. Join us for an inspiring and practical conversation with Dr. Susan Gitau as we explore how mindfulness and self-compassion can help us strengthen our families, support our children's emotional well-being, and navigate cultural differences with confidence.

Learn practical tools for:
• Building stronger parent-child relationships
• Raising resilient and confident children
• Managing stress and family challenges
• Practicing mindfulness and self-compassion as parents

📅 Date: June 11th, 2026
🕒 Time: 6PM CST, 7PM EST, 4PM PST
📍 Location: Virtual Link below

This session is for parents, grandparents, caregivers, and all adults invested in raising the next generation.

Invite a friend and join us for this meaningful conversation. Together, we can build stronger families and stronger communities!

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CMiOVjrOT8WbIVkeqCjxGA

06/10/2026

We’re kicking off the Immigrant Youth Forum on Self-Compassion and Mindfulness, led by Dr. Susan Gitau.
For teenagers, self-compassion, meditation, and emotional regulation are powerful tools for navigating stress, identity, and pressure. Learning to treat themselves with kindness instead of harsh criticism builds resilience, while meditation creates space to pause and notice thoughts without being overwhelmed by them.
Together, these skills strengthen emotional regulation, helping teens respond thoughtfully instead of reacting impulsively, and giving them a foundation for better mental health, relationships, and decision-making.