Birthright AFRICA
Non-profit OrganizationsNew York, United States2-10 Employees
Birthright AFRICA is a U.S.-based non-profit organization that provides free educational trips to Africa for youths and young adults of African descent aged 13–30. Founded in 2015 and based in New York City, the organization works with education and corporate partners to develop heritage-based leadership programs that help Scholars connect with their African roots and cultivate leadership, confidence, and creativity in both the United States and Africa. The program aims to create a pipeline of global leaders and entrepreneurs who are informed by their heritage and capable of pursuing diverse career paths, with alumni reporting increased access to opportunities and greater self-belief after completing the program. A recent development involves a partnership with the Ghana Tourism Authority to strengthen collaboration and promote Ghana’s tourism potential.