'Committed, Consistent and Resilient': Africano Waltham Spotlight

WALTHAM, MA — Without community leaders, Waltham wouldn’t hum along nearly as smoothly as it does. We’d miss their contributions in big and small ways.

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize these often unsung community leaders and celebrate their contributions.

This submission comes from Mildred Kawere, a Waltham reader who nominated Juliet Najjumba.

How do you know this community leader?

My children attend the center she runs

What does this community leader do?

She runs Africano Waltham, a center that serves African immigrant youth and their families. She's created a center that provides us and our children a safe space, one one-on-one homework help and college prep, senior citizen programs, our youth have gained confidence through cultural performances and more.

Why do you believe the community leader should be recognized or honored?

For over 10 years this lady has been around doing this work, very humble, never changes the vision. Two of my kids are now in college. whenever they come back they go there and give back by helping out in various ways. all because of the seed she planted in them.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the community hero?

She's the most committed, consistent and resilient

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