Programs

Where the partnership becomes real.

Each MANI program connects real people in Milwaukee and Abuja — students, artists, civic leaders, and entrepreneurs working side by side.

Initiatives

Year-round initiatives across both cities.

01Annual — Summer cohort

Youth & Student Exchange

Annual exchanges that send Milwaukee high-school students to Abuja and welcome Abuja youth to Wisconsin classrooms. Includes homestays, school visits, and a joint capstone project.

Annual — Summer cohort
02Quarterly events

Arts & Culture Series

A rotating calendar of artist residencies, exhibitions, and performances that bring Abuja's musicians, dancers, and visual artists to Milwaukee stages — and vice versa.

Quarterly events
03Twice yearly

Business & Trade Delegations

Curated delegations connecting Milwaukee entrepreneurs with Abuja's business community. Focus areas include manufacturing, agriculture, fintech, and creative industries.

Twice yearly
04Bi-annual summit

Civic Leaders Roundtable

Direct dialogue between mayors, council members, and municipal staff on shared challenges — public health, urban planning, water, and youth opportunity.

Bi-annual summit

Want to participate in a program?

We welcome applications, partnerships, and volunteers across every initiative. Reach out and we'll connect you with the right team.