O.A.S.I.S.

Zankiliwa

Zan · KEE · lee · wah
\ verb
1. To "get down"
2. to dance enthusiastically
Origin: From Cameroon

Zankiliwa's mission is to express African Culture through the art forms of traditional dance and modern Afro Hip Hop. Our dance troupe strives to educate the neighboring communities about one of the most important aspects of African life --- DANCE. As an extension of O.A.S.I.S., we encourage interaction between our O.A.S.I.S. members and UNC students of different races in the true spirit of unity.

OASIS ACTS!

OASIS ACTS! is the community service and advocacy subgroup of OASIS. We strive to raise awareness about the issues affecting Africa and bring about change through involvement in the community, fund raising and civic engagement. We collaborate with non-profit organizations and other campus groups throughout the year in an effort to reconstruct affected communities and alleviate the poverty that affects such communities. This year we have made it a priority to fight against deadly diseases such as HIV/AIDS and Malaria. Therefore, we have partnered with Malaria No More in a campaign to eradicate malaria related deaths, by distributing treated nets to needy families. We are also working with Carolina For Kibera to fight abject poverty and help prevent violence through community-based development in the Kibera slum of Nairobi, Kenya. Overall, OASIS ACTS is simply a group in which members can give back to their community and make a difference in the lives of others.

Kabari Drama Troupe

Kabari is both a creative outlet and resourceful branch of the organization. The employment of storytelling, dramatic productions, poetry and film screening are a mean of depicting an accurate portrayal of African issues and daily life, and also breaking away from stereotypes.

Tenesa

Are you interested in...

• Writing?
• Photographing?
• Learning about African culture, politics, economies and people?
• Meeting other Students who have a passion for Africa?
• THEN JOIN TENESA!

Tenesa means "get up" in the Ethiopian language Amharic. It is a student publication which strives to change western perspectives on Africa. Check it out for current affairs, poetry, art, service projects that UNC students are working on and lots more.