ADEFUA Cultural Education Workshop (ADEFUA)

Culture Works. Culture is the Answer.

ADEFUA Cultural Education Workshop is a non-profit Organization that is central to youth and families within and surrounding Seattle communities. Providing year around various interactive activities that engage, serves, and have available West African experiences, both academically and socially to all generations.

ADEFUA is dedicated to advancing social justice and equity by celebrating, preserving, and sharing African and African American cultural heritage. We stand against practices that exploit cultural and economic resources and advocate for the fair distribution of opportunities and support. By engaging in grassroots community organizing, we aim to build collective power and create systemic change.

Mission

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.

Our scope of work is to empower marginalized communities through community-centered cultural programming and education. We strive to eliminate discrimination and address systemic inequities by providing accessible cultural resources, fostering community engagement, and promoting historical understanding.

Vision

Our vision is to enhance, maintain and sustain an African Arts Cultural Center that promotes jobs, economic development and arts education which influences healthy living and an inter-generational legacy.

Shared Values

Community Building and supporting health and wellness with local and grassroots connections.

Family: Supporting family structures through inter-generation engagement.
Heritage: Helping each one in acknowledgment and acclamation of their heritage.
Commitment: We strive to remain committed to the service of African Arts & Culture for All!
Safety: Creative a safe place for all

ADEFUA is committed to inclusive and culturally competent practices that reflect the diversity and resilience of the communities we serve. Through our work, we strive to contribute to a more just and equitable society where cultural diversity is valued, and every individual can thrive.