OUR INITIATIVES
WE INVEST IN PEOPLE
|
|
|
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS We funds cultural and academic scholarship programs as part of our commitment to make educational resources accessible and affordable to students. |
BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITIONS We support entrepreneurs and encourage their creative abilities to come up with a great business plan that is innovative and implementable. Winners can be awarded funds of $3500-$5000 to enable them to carry out their plan. It is our hope that winners ‘pay it forward’ in the near future by making an effort to give back to an immigrant population either locally or back in their respective countries. |
ART & CULTURAL FESTIVALS We organize various cultural events to celebrate diversity and culture through arts, fashions, music, food, and artist performance. The goal is to develop the public’s interest in the arts and encourage cultural exchange. |
EMPOWERMENT & MENTORSHIP Our Project Success, is a career advancement program and GKFolks Konnect, our mentorship program to help break stigmatic barriers, give the your confidence, and help them to innovate/solve real world problems. |
THERAPY SHAMING ADVOCACY Our goal is to empower African immigrants and Refugees to overcome the stigma of therapy shaming through advocacy and access to mental health resources. |
AFRICA DO RIGHT AWARENESS Africa is often known for its corruption among leaders, often misconstrued as a continent littered with poverty and diseases.We believe the youths can change this with a change in mindset.we create awareness by promoting the “dowhatisright4africa” hastag. |
GKFOLKS FOUNDATION
LATEST BLOGS + NEWS
|
|
|
|
WHY GKFOLKS FOUNDATION & ITS PROGRAMSFor many African Immigrants & Refugees, migrating into the United States can be a miracle and a nightmare all at once because of the “culture shock.” Today, as these sharp and brilliant minds begin to shift the trajectory of their family’s and their families’ futures, they are met with debilitating cultural and societal barriers. We help to remove that though mental health awareness, educational resources, and opportunities
|
