Help us Build & Sustain
African Cultural
in the PNW.
For 40 years, ADEFUA has shared and preserved African culture by presenting cultural events through educational programs and vibrant celebrations. We share African traditions with the broader community, foster conversations about African heritage, and provide learning opportunities that cultivate understanding across generations.
Connect Generations.
Build the Future.
Mission
Afua Kouyate'
ADEFUA Executive Director
ACAC Visionary
Our mission is to create, expand and offer options for youth to enhance growth, personal development, and academic success through the study of African culture.
Our initiatives, including the African Cultural Arts Center and various cultural events, seek to address the root causes of social injustice, elevate underrepresented voices, and ensure that everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status, can participate fully in cultural and community life.
African Arts for All to See
Showcasing African and African Diaspora arts through accessible performances, exhibitions, and cultural education for all communities.
Rainier Valley Creative District
Advancing cultural placemaking by supporting artists and strengthening the creative economy in Rainier Valley.
Youth & Family Empowerment
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Rites of Passages - Girls Coming of Age
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Black Dance - It's A Girl Thang
African Cultural Arts Center
Creating a permanent home for African arts, culture, education, and community gathering.
Odunde Festival
A vibrant annual festival celebrating African culture through music, dance, art, food, and community connection.
Events
35 US dollars
40 US dollars
30 US dollars