OUR AFRO-FUTURE REDEFINED.
OUR AFRO-FUTURE REDEFINED.
HARLEM CULTURAL FESTIVAL Foundation (Harlem Festival of Culture Foundation, Inc) is a 501c3 nonprofit committed to EMPOWERING CULTURAL COMMUNITIES THROUGH CULTURAL PRESERVATION, ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT, HEALTH EQUITY AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. because we know that our tireless local efforts have true global impact.
Our VALUES
MISSION
Protect and preserve the legacy of Harlem’s culture; heal the community; provide opportunity and accelerate progress.
VISION
Activate and monetize the talents and strengths of the community.
PURPOSE
Heal and empower the community through cultural preservation, health equity, youth development, and economic empowerment initiatives.
LOCAL FOOTPRINT.
GLOBAL IMPACT.
Social Impact ProgramS
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Social Impact ProgramS •
Our foundation is committed to building thriving CULTURAL COMMUNITIES through programs designed to celebrate and uplift CULTURAL LEGACIES — because we know that our work LOCALLY impacts economies far beyond our local borders.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT.
Mentoring, apprenticeship opportunities, curriculum and programming designed to cultivate Harlem’s next generation of leaders in music, media, art, fashion, technology and entertainment.
HEALTH EQUITY.
Equitable access to improved health status and outcomes through programming, resources and services centered around the major social determinants of health.
ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT.
Propelling trendsetting Harlem brands and entrepreneurs onto the global platform through access to economic and business development growth opportunities.
Cultural Preservation.
Moving culture forward begins with acknowledging and preserving the legacies that came before. Preserving our cultural heritage, traditions, identities, and communities is more important now than ever. Cultural preservation fosters a sense of identity, social inclusion, and well-being, while enhancing economic development through tourism and access to the arts. It plays a crucial role in education and intergenerational knowledge transfer, ensuring that cultural heritage and traditions are preserved for future generations.