Nation Together Advancing welfare with Charity (NTAW Charity) is a non-profit organization led by refugees based in Dzaleka Refugee Camp. Its mission to build strong community network that foster mutual support through resources sharing. Founded by Ntawigane Mushagalusa in the year 2020.
Our organization has a department named Black NTAW fashion (Black Nation Together for Attracting the World with fashion). Where we provide free training in sewing and fashion designing to vulnerable youth, orphans, single mothers and widows for nurturing their talent, foster creativity and open to them doors to professional opportunities in the fashion industry for refugee. In Black NTAW fashion, we envision a world where fashion designing bridges cultures and locations, conveying emotion, identities, beliefs and acting as a symbol of peace and unity and We have another department named CHARITYT IN ACTIONÂ where de do assistances to vulnerable children, orphans , single mothers, widowsÂ
Empowering vulnerable children and youth through support, education and access to essential services.
We envision thriving self-sufficient community where every child and youth has the opportunity to grow, heal and create lasting change.
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Provide comprehensive educational support, including school fees, uniforms, books and counseling, to ensure a strong foundation for vulnerable children and youth.
We provide assistance to orphans and vulnerable children by offering educational resources, school tools, and uniforms.
We offer free training in sewing and fashion design to vulnerable youth, orphans, single mothers, and widows, nurturing their talent, fostering creativity, and opening doors to professional opportunities in the fashion industry for refugees. Through Black NTAW Fashion, we envision a world where fashion designing bridges cultures and locations, conveying emotions, identities, and beliefs, and acting as a symbol of peace and unity.
NTAW charity is a non-profit organization located in Dzaleka Refugee Camp, founded by Ntawigane Mushagalusa in 2020 but published in 2024 as an organization.
Between 2020 and 2024,it was called Black NTAW Fashion organization by providing free training in tailoring and fashion design to people around him, providing assistance to those who had ideas to develop, and giving free access to sewing machines to those who had work to do but were missing a machine. In Black NTAW fashion, we are in good communication with all the members of the community, regardless of their origins and backgrounds. In this organization, we give free training in tailoring and fashion designing to vulnerable youths ,to single mothers in Dzaleka Refugee Camp and beyond.
its in 2024 that we had a vision to create a department of charity we do assistance to vulnerable children and orphans then we agreed NTAW charity as the name of the organization where we have 2departementsÂ
Black NTAW fashion and CHARITY IN ACTION
Ntawigane Mushagalusa, a Refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo living in Dzaleka Refugee Camp , never thought he’d combine his passion for fashion design with his background in electricity. However, in Dzaleka Refugee Camp, he discovered a unique way to merge his skills. Before fleeing the war and insecurity in South Kivu, Eastern DRC, Ntawigane was an electrician. He earned his diploma in Industrial Electricity from Institut Technique Avenir Bukavu in 2016, graduating with a 72% score. In June 2017, he arrived in Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Malawi.
Initially, he struggled to find work as an electrician. In 2018, he enrolled in an English language training center, recognizing the importance of language skills. The following year, he decided to pursue sewing training at “We Can Make It Again” with teacher Rostin. During the six-month program, he remained focused and supplemented his training by practicing at Bindu’s tailoring shop.
Despite initial doubts from others, Ntawigane’s determination paid off. After completing his training, he volunteered to teach the next class and opened his own tailoring shop in 2020. By 2021-2023, he had become a renowned fashion designer in the camp, bringing his dreams to life by offering free training in tailoring and fashion design.
In 2024, Ntawigane envisioned transforming his shop into an organization that would provide opportunities for youth and single mothers to learn tailoring and fashion design. He founded Black NTAW Fashion (Black Nation Together for Attracting the World with Fashion) changed to NTAW charity (Nations Together for Advancing Welfare ) which has become a beacon of hope in the camp. Ntawigane’s story serves as an inspiration, demonstrating that even in challenging circumstances, one’s mind remains free to pursue their passions and create opportunities.
Before I joined Blackntawi’s youth program, I felt invisible. Now I’m learning digital skills, meeting mentors, and dreaming bigger than I ever thought possible. They didn’t just give me tools they gave me hope.
Working with Blackntawi has shown me the power of community. It’s not just about giving it’s about building networks of support that uplift everyone. I’ve seen real transformation here
I was once a vulnerable youth in Dzaleka. Blackntawi believed in me when no one else did. Today, I mentor others through the same program that changed my life. This is what empowerment looks like.
NTAW charity has a team which works together to bring light the vision and mission of the organization.The team is displayed below in a hierarchical order
At BlackNtaw, we believe fashion design unites and empowers. In Dzaleka refugee camp, we create apparel to connect people, honor their stories, and build a sense of community.
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