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Vision and Values

Rooted in a living cultural heritage and looking toward the future, Sawa Convention North America brings together the daughters and sons of the Sawa people around a shared ambition: strengthening connections, preserving our heritage, and advancing collective fulfillment across North America. Our vision and values express the principles that guide this journey.

Vision

Create a strong and prosperous community that recognizes diversity and unity as part of its identity, promote the preservation of the values and culture of the Sawa people in North America, encourage networking and stimulate development through support for socio-economic and cultural development initiatives.

Members of the Sawa community gathered and smiling at City Hall during the 2025 Convention.
Community gathering at City Hall — 2025 Convention.

Values

Group performing a collective dance in green attire before the audience at the 2025 Convention.
Living culture and transmission — 2025 Convention.
Tribute ceremony to the Sawa martyrs with participants in traditional attire and historical portraits.
Memory and heritage during the tribute to the Sawa martyrs — 2025 Convention.

  • Unity

    We are a people united since ancient times and recognize the necessity of strengthening this unity in North America.

  • Diversity

    The richness of our culture, through its multiple components (languages, gastronomy, art, etc.), is a vibrant testament to this.

  • Respect

    Our commitment to preserving our culture demonstrates the deep respect we have for it. Furthermore, respect for ourselves and others reflects the need to maintain self-esteem and to treat others with consideration, regard, and kindness in all our interactions.

  • Openness

    We embrace differences without fear and are recognized as champions of harmonious coexistence.

  • Progress

    We adhere to the principle of fair distribution of the fruits of our efforts and consider collective fulfillment as the true foundation of sustainable development.