FWA UKI · Est. by Fullah women, for Fullah women

Together we rise, together we thrive

A sisterhood supporting, befriending and empowering Fullah women across the UK and Ireland, while keeping our heritage alive for the generations to come.

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Members of the association in traditional Fullah dress at a formal gathering

Members smiling together at an outdoor gathering

Members in colourful traditional outfits at an evening event

Save the date Official Launch & Fundraising Gala · Sat 14 November 2026

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A large group of association members gathered in a park on a sunny day

Who we are

More than an association, a sisterhood

The Fullah Women Association UK & I brings together Fullah (Fulani) women living across the United Kingdom and Ireland. We began as friends who wanted a place to lean on one another, and we have grown into a community that celebrates who we are and lifts each other up.

Our purpose is to support and empower Fullah women by preserving our culture, advancing education, strengthening community connections and opening doors to personal and professional growth, so that every sister feels confident, well and seen in wider society.

Support

No sister faces life's challenges alone.

Friendship

Safe, welcoming spaces to meet and belong.

Empowerment

Skills, confidence and a voice in society.

Heritage

Our language, dress and traditions, passed on with pride.

What we do

How we lift each other up

Culturally rooted activities designed with and for Fullah women, from workshops and mentoring to celebrations that bring us together.

Cultural preservation

Celebrating Fullah language, storytelling, music, traditional dress and crafts through events, workshops and heritage projects.

Education & skills

Skills training, mentoring and educational workshops that open pathways into further education and careers.

Community connection

Peer networks, social gatherings and partnerships that reduce isolation and build lasting friendships.

Personal & professional growth

Leadership development, employment guidance, entrepreneurship support and volunteering opportunities.

Wellbeing & visibility

Mental health awareness, wellbeing activities and advocacy that amplify the voices of Fullah women.

Faith & understanding

Guided by Islamic values of compassion and community, we host faith-based learning and interfaith dialogue that builds mutual understanding.

We also nurture links with Fullah women in Sierra Leone and Guinea, exchanging ideas and strengthening the bond between sisters at home and abroad.

Our heritage

Who are the Fullah?

The Fullah, also known as the Fulani, Fula, Fulbe or Peul, are one of the largest and most widespread peoples of Africa, with communities stretching across West and Central Africa from Senegal to Cameroon and beyond.

Our language, Pular (also Pulaar or Fulfulde), carries centuries of poetry, proverbs and oral history. Many of our families trace their roots to the Fouta Djallon highlands of Guinea and to Sierra Leone, and our heritage is rich with pastoral tradition, fine weaving and embroidery, beadwork and jewellery, and the carved and decorated calabash.

At the heart of Fullah identity is pulaaku, a code of conduct that guides how we live and treat one another:

MunyalPatience and self-control

YotiModesty and dignity

HakkilleWisdom and good judgement

Our emblem: stacked, patterned calabashes held in open hands. It speaks of a heritage we carry with care and pass, hand to hand, to our daughters.

A member in traditional dress and headpiece carrying a woven calabash bowl

A member wearing a flowing indigo tie-dye gown at an evening garden event

You're invited

The officialLaunch & Fundraising Gala

Join us for an unforgettable evening of culture, heritage and sisterhood as we officially launch the Fullah Women Association UK & I.

Empowering Fulani womenPreserving our heritageBuilding our futureUniting heartsCreating change

DateSaturday 14 November 2026

Time5:00 pm to 1:00 am

VenueThe Decorium

22 Western Road, London N22 6UH

DressTraditional & elegant

Show off your finest Fullah attire

VIP£100

Standard£60

Strictly no admittance under 16.

Gallery

Moments of sisterhood

Celebrations, gatherings and giving back. A glimpse of life in our community.

Members in matching navy gowns on stage at a celebration — On stage together at a community celebration

Video: members in elegant traditional dress at a garden tea party — ▶ When Fulla women meet Bridgerton

Video: a member walks a red carpet in a teaser for the 14 November launch — ▶ The UK Fulani Queens are coming, 14.11.26

Children standing behind donated rice, oil, drinks and fresh food — Food donation for children

A smiling member holding a named gift hamper — Every sister remembered

Three members in traditional outfits and headwraps at a garden event — Evening garden gathering

Members in matching pink tops gathered in a park — Pretty in pink

A large group of members in navy dresses posing on a stage — Standing together in unity

A smiling member holding a gift hamper — Sharing gift hampers with our sisters

Members in patterned headwraps smiling together indoors — Friendship first

Two members in orange and blue gowns with a young girl at a garden event — The next generation

Members in brightly coloured traditional gowns standing outdoors — A rainbow of Fullah fashion

A member seated beside a table of cupcakes and pastries — Afternoon tea with the sisters

Women in headscarves sitting together preparing food — Preparing food together

Members with guests at an indoor community event — With our community

A member holding a gift hamper wrapped in cellophane — Gift hampers for our community

Two members in black and white patterned gowns holding a decorative sign — Dressed to celebrate

Two friends smiling and holding teacups under a blue sky — Friendship over a cup of tea

Four members in blue, pink and patterned gowns — Out together

Two members smiling in colourful headwraps and jewellery — Sisters in style

A group of members at a night-time outdoor event — Celebrating into the evening

Three members in orange and blue traditional gowns in a garden — Colour, culture and confidence

A member in a blue hijab and fascinator at a garden event — A touch of elegance

A member holding a gift hamper beside other members — Giving to one another

Bags of rice, onions and boxed supplies ready for distribution — Supplies ready to share

Members taking a joyful group selfie — Joy in every gathering

A large group of members in colourful gowns gathered outdoors — All together now

Four members in traditional dress at an evening garden event — Heritage worn with pride

Members arriving at an event in vibrant outfits — Arriving in style

A member in an orange headscarf holding a named gift hamper — A gift with her name on it

Members taking a selfie at a garden event — Selfie time

Two members in indigo and patterned gowns at a garden event — Indigo and pattern

Members seated around a decorated garden party table — Garden party

Sacks of rice and boxes loaded on a cart for delivery — Rice on its way

Members and guests in a hall with stained-glass windows — Building connections

A member in a green headscarf holding a gift hamper — Hampers for our sisters

Three members relaxing together outdoors — Time to catch up

Large containers of cooking oil ready to donate — Cooking oil donations

A big group of members at an evening garden event — The whole crew

A member holding two gift hampers — Smiles all round

Members in traditional dress in front of an association banner — Out in the community

Members gathered by the floral arch at an evening garden event — Evening in the garden

See more of our moments on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.

Children gathered with donated food supplies

Giving back

Compassion in action

Charity is at the core of who we are. Every event, every contribution and every hour given by our members helps someone in need.

Feeding children by donating food and essentials to young people who need it most.
Caring for our sisters with practical support at important times of the year.
Supporting causes back home, including a therapeutic feeding ward, a masjid and an orphanage through our 2026 gala.

Support our work

Our team

Meet the team

Our executive committee leads the association day to day, supported by our board of trustees.

Ramata JallohChair

Isata BarrieVice Chair

Finance

Tayyibu BahFinancial Secretary

Binta JallohDeputy Financial Secretary

Secretariat

Isatu Negeh BahSecretary General

Organising

Emma KanuOrganising Secretary

Zainab BarrieDeputy Organising Secretary

Board of trustees

Karemata BahTrustee

Isatu BahTrustee

Get involved

There is a place for you here

Whether you are a Fullah sister looking for community, or a friend who shares our values, we would love to hear from you.

Contact

Get in touch

Questions about membership, tickets or partnerships? Send us a message and a member of the team will get back to you.

Emailinfo@fullahwomenassociation.co.uk
Phone07940 587009
07581 517318
Address21 Becker Way, Sittingbourne, ME10 2XJ
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