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Our Impact

Transform the future of
the African Diaspora

I love Africa, more than I ever thought I would.
Anthony Castro2019 Urban Sankofa Project Birthright Alum
I am committed now more to myself than I have ever been….. After the trip, I am more affirmed that all things were possible with hard work and dedication.
Tredesha Howard 2017 CUNY Birthright Alum
I have learned to love myself more as an African American and to take pride in where I come from. I will implement what I have learned from the Birthright AFRICA program into my career goals by using the confidence to speak up, seek help, and aspire to do and say what I dream of doing.
Mikel Haye 2018 CUNY Birthright Alum
Growing up I was definitely very proud of my African roots but I think the Birthright AFRICA program has certainly played a major role in enhancing that awareness. I am now entertaining the idea of moving to the continent once I graduate college.
Peteso Barlee2018 CUNY Birthright Alum
I have far more pride in my African heritage.
Elijah Mogoli 2019 GrowHouse Birthright Alum
I loved the weather, the natural foods, the people, the fashion--it was beautiful. I have also had my views on returning to Africa demystified. Africa has awakened in me. My sense of belonging somewhere is real and has been realized.
Shanell Naylor 2019 GrowHouse Birthright Alum
What I discovered about myself is all I wanted was to find my place amongst Africa. As an African-American we are convinced there is no place of belonging or welcome, and worst, that no one is interested. I didn't know the depth of my longing to be among my people, and how sick America can make you without such ties to your Homeland.
Christyn Harris-Harrell 2019 Urban Sankofa Project Birthright Alum
I want to play a significant role in the development and unification of the continent. After seeing and experiencing what I did, a new sense of purpose developed within me. I now have a specific cause to dedicate my efforts to on a grand scale.
Kareem Williams 2019 GrowHouse Birthright Alum
Birthright Scholars Registered & Counting
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SAID IT WAS LIFE CHANGING

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plan to visit africa again

98%

OF ALUMNI FEEL THEY HAVE MORE RESOURCES CLARITY & SELF BELIEF

92%

OF ALUMNI INTRESTED IN AFRICA RELATED CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

2022 Black Highway Birthright Alum, Joye Pate

I always knew I wanted Africa to be the first continent I explored outside of North America. Being from New Orleans, I was always surrounded by popular Black diasporic culture. Although it filled me up, I still wondered about the origins of traditions and cultures of Black people in New Orleans.

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2019 GrowHouse Birthright Alum, Nathaniel Page

As a first-generation college student coming from immigrant parents, I feel blessed to know that my prayers were answered when I received the birthright travel experience outside of the classroom. I come from a humble beginning living in a single parent household and I feel lucky to have been chosen by Education Partner GrowHouse NYC.

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