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Meet the Board
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Gladys Jakachira
Founder and Executive Director
Dr. Natsai Chidavaenzi
Board Chair
Joey Cipriano
Treasurer
Sophie Davis
Secretary
Prince Washaya
Audit, Risk and Compliance
Dr. Ezekia Mtetwa
Research, Product Integrity and Cultural Stewardship
Dr. Farai Kambasha
Business Development and Partnerships
Mwa Hungwe
Strategy and Systems development
Georgina Chikomo
Business Development and Financial Oversight
Godfrey Chonomona
-Technology and Digital Transformation
Who We Are
About BeingAfrican BeingAfrican is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and preserving African cultures to empower individuals of African descent and others. It focuses on connecting Africans globally through education, cultural life cycle documentation, community building, and coaching.
Mission and Vision
- Mission: To connect Africans worldwide through sharing, preserving, and celebrating diverse African cultures.
- Vision: To unify Africans through appreciation of indigenous cultural practices.
Core Values
- Empowerment Through Knowledge: Provides individuals with practical skills to live and preserve African heritage.
- Cultural Connection: Aims to foster a deep connection between people and their African roots, inspiring pride and belonging.
- Enduring Legacy: Committed to ensuring that African wisdom and beauty are preserved for future generations.
- Authentic Commitment: Operates with transparency, integrity, and dedication to building a community that values African culture.
Key Programs
- Language: Language learning integrated with cultural practices to strengthen cultural identity.
- Train up a Child: Musical videos for children, teaching life skills and cultural values.
- Cultural Lifecycle: Documents customs and traditions of African ethnic groups, covering life events from birth to death.
Ubuntu Philosophy highlights the African philosophy of Ubuntu, emphasizing “I am because you are” as a guiding principle for community and cultural cohesion.
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