Dear Friends, Partners, & Colleagues:

It’s with great pleasure and a sense of renewed purpose that I extend my warmest greetings to each one of you as we embark on another exciting year at Newwave Foundation. As we turn the page on the calendar, we embrace the dawn of 2024 with hope, inspiration, and a steadfast commitment to continue making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we are privileged to serve.

In the face of economic challenges, both local and global, we stand resilient, fueled by an unwavering belief in the transformative power of education. It is a force that transcends even the most profound institutional or personal obstacles, and it remains the heartbeat of our unique and vibrant community. The pursuit, attainment, and sharing of knowledge, particularly with the next generation, form the rhythm that defines our mission.

Our dedication to equalizing the educational playing field for deserving students have found expression in fresh, new ways throughout the year 2023. We successfully hosted our highly anticipated annual initiative, Money Talks, where we shared timely insights on navigating financial challenges with a diverse audience. The Wealth Building Wednesday IG live series brought together financial experts to discuss the importance of building generational wealth, a crucial aspect of our commitment to equitable education. Finally, our collaboration with Venture4Them resulted in the third annual hosting of our Pitch Perfect competition, empowering HBCU founders with over $5,000 in cash prizes.

In recognizing the diverse educational needs of our community, we’ve learned to meet individuals where they are, whether they are striving for financial freedom, pursuing entrepreneurship, or forging alternative paths to success post-high school. With this focus, we eagerly anticipate continuing our efforts in hosting events that focus on financial literacy and entrepreneurship in 2024. We’re exploring the creation of an affiliate entity dedicated solely to our flagship programs – Money Talks and Pitch Perfect. This strategic move allows NWF to sharpen its focus on the core mission of scholarship giving. The new entity will deliver culturally relevant and age-appropriate programs, empowering individuals with real-world applications.

Our quest this year remains unwavering—to leverage the knowledge we possess today to positively impact ourselves and others tomorrow. We are excited about the journey ahead and sincerely look forward to continuing this transformative path with you.

With hope and excitement,

Sherifah Munis

Founder, NewWave Foundation
Instill the Dream