Hello, my name is Rahma Athie I am half Senegalese and half Mauritanian. I am a student at University of Cincinnati pursuing my bachelors in communication with inspiration of becoming a social worker and public relations. I love playing sports, singing, dancing, and most importantly helping children. As an adventurous as aspiring young lady on the journey to greatness I remain humble yet outspoken with a strong sense of determination. I am a strong supporter of youth development and will continuously improve myself. I have been chosen as finalist to participate in Miss Africa USA pageant 2015 representing Mauritania and Africa as a nation. Miss Africa USA pageant is about empowering young beautiful women that wants to enlighten Africa. I know so many people think pageants is just about beauty but it's more than that, it's about coming together as Africans and helping those in need. I am participating in this pageant because I want to help orphan children's in Mauritania and Africa to have a better life and enjoy their fundamental rights.

The situation of children in Mauritania is far from satisfactory. These orphan children's are unable to enjoy the happiness and innocence of their childhood, due to poverty. With so many responsibilities on their little shoulders, they cannot grow or play without the risk of serious consequences that may follow. Poverty deprives children of their fundamental right to life. In addition it deprives them from educational opportunities. Education is human right which ought to be accessible to everyone, without any discrimination. All children must be able to go school and thereby benefit from the same opportunities to build a future. Additionally educational instruction must be equally gratuitous so that children from disadvantaged environment will be able to enjoy their right to an education. I am simply a girl who wants to be included and involved in helping the children in need. 

Please join me. As I always say if you have the power to make someone happy, DO IT. The world needs more of that!! 


I am also searching for sponsors/sponsorship if you would like to be part of this create journey with me please feel free to email me at (riimapeul@gmail.com) 

To make a donation please visit…. www.gofundme.com/utakb3k    

Vote online at www.missafricausa.org name Rahma Athie

Facebook page: Miss Africa USA Finalist - Miss Mauritania 

Thank you for your support

The President of the MFAGC, Mr. Hady K. Anne has been invited by RMi info for an interview on "Regard d'Ailleurs".  The subject of the interview will be on the Mauritanienne diaspora and will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2015 starting at 5:00 pm - New York, 10:00 pm - Paris.  

Due to logistical challenges related to venue availability that were beyond our control, the elections previously scheduled for February 28, 2015 have been postponed to March 7, 2015. Location: Clifton Mosque 3668 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220. Time: 4:00 PM. 

Saidou Wane, President

On January 31, 2015, the Mauritanian community (MFAGC) met in a general assembly at 3668 Clifton 
with the election of a new executive office for the association. Following very tense discussions, 
procedures and processes to elect a new executive office were raised as issues.
The association appreciates the spirit of good tradition to allow everybody a time to speak out and 
the productive discussion that took place. Here are few points that the executive want to update for 
everyone.

1) On a vote of more than 51%, the General Assembly has approved a motion to postpone the 
election of a new executive office to February 28, 2015
 Some of the reasons given for this motion to postpone were:
Allow more of the Mauritanian community members to get involved,
Allow more time for campaign,
Allow more discussions to permit more diversities,
Allow the community rebuilding process to go forward before electing the executive office.
Clearly formulate to the community what executive functions are needed before making a 
choice on the individuals to select.
Make sure candidates lists will be published a week before the election.

2) It is also important to remind everybody about some of the procedures to the election. As 
approved by prior general assemblies in 2014, the association bylaws clearly specify that only 
people with valid membership card can vote or be elected to the executive office.

3) The positions of the executive offices that need to be filled should be the following as approved 
year ago by the general assembly:
President
President (Assistant)
Secretary General
Secretary General (Assistant)
Treasury Secretary
Audit
Cultural Officer
Cultural Officer (Assistant)
Organization & Logistics
Social Affairs
Social Affairs (Assistant).
It is advised to have the lists and its members published a week before the date of February 28, 2015 to 
allow voters to know who they will be selecting on the Election Day.

MAURIGC

Note: All candidates can send their information to Hamady O. Elhada @ hamadi144@yahoo.com Bakary Waiga @ bwaiga@gmail.com.

A Lockland apartment fire has caused financial and material loss for four families in Mulberry Court. MAURIGC is collecting donations to assist these families. You can use our link to donate generously or call the following people to collect your donation. Click here for the list of people who can collect your donation. Thank you.

The Mauritanian community in the Greater Cincinnati area gathered this Saturday December 13, 2014 at the Clifton Mosque for the last General Assembly of the year, during which the executive bureau presented its annual report as mandated by the bylaws of the Association. The report is available to all members of the MFAGC upon request. 

The assembly also discussed and passed two amendments proposed by the Executive bureau
 - The term of any elected bureau is reduced from two to one year, effective this year.
 - Elections will follow the head-of-list procedure, whereby an entire bureau is elected at once. 
These amendments have effectively ended the term of the current Executive bureau. A new bureau will be elected on January 31, 2014. 

The Mauritanian Association of Greater Cincinnati recognized the following individuals for their commitment to volunteer service for the benefit of the community: Bakary Waiga, Hamadi Ould El Hedda, Mohamed Lemine Legraa, Saidou Wane and Mhamed A. Jelil.

The general assembly was honored by the presence of Immigration attorney Davis Zayas who elaborated on the Obama Immigration Act and answered several questions related to the provisions. 

The MFAGC would like to thank all the members who participated at the meeting for making it a fruitful gathering, as well as all those who turned up to fulfill their membership dues. 

The Executive Bureau
December 13, 2014