Angolan Women's Association, UMARU Angolan Women's Association (UMARU) UMARU was initially formed to helping the integration of Angolan women into British Society. We also aim at helping in the promotion of Angolan women by elevating their education, cultural level and improving their general skills; promoting and strengthening the understanding of Angolan culture, heritage and solidarity amongst Angolan women and promoting awareness through discussion of issues affecting Angolan women and women worldwide. UMARU wants to be an adequate forum for exchanging experiences, discussing ideas, learning a little more about each other and sharing difficult and happy times. UMARU also wants to provide a perfect forum by keeping in touch with our country, sharing our hopes, and identities and bringing together different generations.