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WOHAA Award for Excellence in Entertainment and Creative Arts x DAPAAH FUND

To Inspire the Next Generation of Creative Talent

Wings of Hope Achievement Awards and Michael Dapaah Announce Partnership for the WOHAA Award for Excellence in Entertainment and Creative Arts.

The Wings of Hope Achievement Awards (WOHAA) is delighted to welcome Michael Dapaah, British actor, rapper, and comedian, as an ambassador and fund partner for the Excellence in Entertainment & Creative Arts Awards for students.

Launching this October 2024 as part of the 20th anniversary of WOHAA, Dapaah will lead an initiative to champion and support students to showcase skills in the creative arts.

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What is WOHAA?

WOHAA is a social enterprise programme for 13 – 18 year olds, and is a UK registered charity. The charity has worked with over 40,000 secondary school students across 420+ schools in the UK. Students get into groups of up to six in a team, and do creative fundraising projects to support children in Malawi and India to get education.

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WOHAA Award for Excellence in Entertainment and Creative Arts

There are many award categories for WOHAA, but this particular category will reward students who have done projects which involve entertainment in all forms, and communicate in creative ways. Recipients of this award will be judged on their talents in the creative arts. This could be acting, comedy, performing arts, rap, music, poetry, fashion, immersive art forms, illustration, photography, spoken word, and videography. These all are to be held in your local communities and funds raised from the events will be going to the Wings of Hope Children’s Charity.

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TIMELINE & WHO CAN ENTER

  • September – March The WOHAA programme runs from every year.
  • Anyone in the UK can enter, as long as you are aged between 13 – 18 years old
  • Students are encouraged to sign up as early as possible so that they can make the most of the workshops and mentoring hosted by the charity.
  • You can enter as a team of up to 6.
  • Ask your school to see if they want an assembly.
  • The charity encourages at least 1 fundraising event for Wings of Hope and 1 community project.
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MICHAEL DAPAAH x WINGS OF HOPE PARTNERSHIP

Michael Dapaah, has been a supporter of the charity since 2018 (Back to School Day – The Wings of Hope), and shares the ambition to give students a platform and spotlight for creative talents through a variety of methods.

Students doing the WOHAA project will focus on their creative skills as a means of fundraising and raising awareness of the Wings of Hope. Student winners of this award will get mentoring, access to digital tools, and workshop opportunities led by Michael Dapaah and Wings of Hope and various leading people from the creative arts industries– from youth culture and well-established artists.

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Excellence in Entertainment and Creative Arts
Awards with Michael dapaah

Excellence in Entertainment and Creative Arts Awards with Michael dapaah

GET ME INVOLVED!

I remember the challenges I faced when I was starting out, having big ideas but lacking the resources to bring them to life. That’s what inspired me to create the Dapaah Fund, a platform dedicated to supporting the next generation of creative talent across the arts. I truly believe that creativity is a powerful, God-given gift. It’s a means of expression, a form of art, and for many, including myself, it has unlocked freedom and opportunity. Through the Wings of Hope X Dapaah Fund initiative, we aim to empower emerging creatives to pursue their passions and live out their dreams too.

Michael Dapaah - British Actor, Rapper and Comedian

I remember the challenges I faced when I was starting out, having big ideas but lacking the resources to bring them to life. That’s what inspired me to create the Dapaah Fund, a platform dedicated to supporting the next generation of creative talent across the arts. I truly believe that creativity is a powerful, God-given gift. It’s a means of expression, a form of art, and for many, including myself, it has unlocked freedom and opportunity. Through the Wings of Hope X Dapaah Fund initiative, we aim to empower emerging creatives to pursue their passions and live out their dreams too.

Michael Dapaah - British Actor, Rapper and Comedian

Our initial encounter with Michael occurred during our Back to School Day event in 2018. His presence brought tremendous entertainment value, captivating students, parents, and teachers alike, and adding a memorable spark to the occasion. Michael’s sharing of his life story helped encourage our students to seek their own unique paths and embrace the importance of becoming who they truly wish to be.

Mrs Rajni Sriram - Founder of Wings of Hope

Our initial encounter with Michael occurred during our Back to School Day event in 2018. His presence brought tremendous entertainment value, captivating students, parents, and teachers alike, and adding a memorable spark to the occasion. Michael’s sharing of his life story helped encourage our students to seek their own unique paths and embrace the importance of becoming who they truly wish to be.

Mrs Rajni Sriram - Founder of Wings of Hope

We had the pleasure of welcoming Michael back for our 2023/24 Semi-Finals in Westminster, where, once again, his vibrant charisma was on full display. With many of our students aspiring to careers in the entertainment industry, Michael graciously shared insights into his personal journey. He reflected upon the obstacles he has overcome and inspired the audience with his empowering message, “1, 2, 3 – I can!”

Dr R. Sri Ram - Founder of Wings of Hope

We had the pleasure of welcoming Michael back for our 2023/24 Semi-Finals in Westminster, where, once again, his vibrant charisma was on full display. With many of our students aspiring to careers in the entertainment industry, Michael graciously shared insights into his personal journey. He reflected upon the obstacles he has overcome and inspired the audience with his empowering message, “1, 2, 3 – I can!”

Dr R. Sri Ram - Founder of Wings of Hope

Interview with Sir David Jason & Michael Dapaah
at wohaa Awards Semi-Finals 2024

“One, two, three… I can… these students humbly show what determination, and a can-do attitude of building communities together is all about. I cannot wait to support this wonderful charity more”– Michael Dapaah.

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THINK you’re CREATIVE?

OUR NEXT GENERATION

From Our Students

“My favourite part of the Wings of Hope was our Drumathon fundraiser, as I am a keen musician and love doing something I enjoy while raising money for a good cause. Supporting the Wings of Hope has allowed me to appreciate things in my life that are accessible for me but not for underprivileged children around the world”- Aman, Make Your Wish Team.

“I gained new experiences such as planning and hosting events ourselves without any assistance from adults” – Bella, Camila’s Team.

SHOWCASE YOUR TALENT

Ready to participate in this year’s Wings of Hope Achievement Awards? Simply have one team member fill out the sign-up form and share everyone else’s email addresses. Each team member will then receive an email to complete their registration.

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