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The Sankofa Center

An arts-based non-profit that educates, tests, & prevents HIV/AIDS in Africa, supported by the sale of our artisanal style line made by our Coop in Ghana.

Using traditional African music and dance, The Sankofa Center provides a unique, effective mode of HIV/AIDS education. We work with adults and youth in Ghana to foster healthy behaviors and dispel deadly misinformation, traveling to schools and rural villages with performances that reach thousands of people per year. This outreach is supported by a line of fair trade products made by our collectiv

e in Ghana. Programs consist of a local crew and volunteers from the U.S., Canada, and the United Kingdom.

05/08/2026

Healing Arts Festival

We hosted a great community event in Ghana as part of a bigger 3 day traditional West African dance & drumming festival. Various troupes represented traditions from throughout the continent & diaspora. Portrayed is The Sankofa Center’s health walk & HIV/AIDS dance-dramas. Traditional West African dance is intertwined with drama that explains to audiences how sexually transmitted disease spreads, the often complex cultural & social realities that put individuals at risk, modes of protection & prevention, and the need for continued compassion & care for friends & loved ones living with HIV.

Disparities in global health mean that while HIV prevention methods-such as PreP- are universally available in developed nations, such is not the case for most in the developing world. In 2026, sexual health education, disease prevention, and access to health care must remain top priorities for the global community.

Artistic expression remains an effective platform for creating space to keep health issues in the forefront of communities.

11/13/2025

Comedian uses entertaining skits to promote safer-sex education. The arts in its various forms keeps important and necessary info
In current consciousness.

07/18/2025

Bittersweet Reunion:

Papa Atsu has died in Ghana.

89 year old father of one of Sankofa’s original host families has passed away 3 weeks ago. Host to many volunteers & interns it’s a bittersweet reunion with the Tieku family. Years have passed yet the warmth, love, and memories remain. Rest in peace Papa Atsu.

If you’d like to donate towards funeral arrangements held in early August or send the family a note of condolences please see the comment section.

All donations will be given to the family for funeral arrangements.

05/27/2025

Carla found us at a festival wearing her favorite electric Sankofa textiles matching her unique positive personality… boom!

05/14/2025

Digital Storytelling: Meeting of the Minds with Videographer Volunteers

In today’s rapidly interconnected virtual community, we are excited to explore ways videography, visual editing, & digital storytelling can be used to create educational modules that spread awareness & foster thought & communication globally.

Sankofa Center’s director meets with a budding Sacramento filmmaker, brainstorming on ways the digital arts can promote health content creation, program awareness, and tools for empowerment.

04/26/2025

Spring is the time of year that brings new beginnings. The weather is warmer, trees & flowers bloom, and outdoor events start to foster community. We look forward to meeting new & familiar faces who learn about Sankofa’s charitable efforts and support through the vibrant textile line. Here’s to another great Spring offering a new chance of connecting.

02/13/2025

R.I.P. Olivia

Sudden death is always a shock and we are saddened by the passing. Traditional dance troupes gather to mourn & dance in remembrance. It is said that one’s spirit moves the casket to and fro as pallbearers carry the body to the burial site. The convergence of various dancers & drummers led to the reunion of so many familiar performers that have worked with Sankofa over the years, some spanning two decade. Tradition Matters.

11/11/2024

Mark Your Calendars: 5 Days Away !!

Come meet Sankofa director & designer and shop meaningful unique gifts for the holidays supporting The Sankofa Center.

Fri Nov.15th- 17th
Sacramento Harvest Festival
Cal Expo Fairgrounds

04/05/2024

Finding peace is never a waste of time. In fact, it is essential for well-being.

03/15/2024

“Grief is a journey. Grief is love with no place to go.”

Regina King

02/23/2024

A few children of The Sankofa Center visit their moms at work after school in our township cottage studio during the week. Formal education can start as early as 2 years old. Bright futures await these brilliant kids.

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1230 Bordeaux Drive
Sunnyvale, CA
94089

Website

https://www.thesankofacenter.org/

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