Our purpose
Real change doesn't start from the outside.
It starts within communities.
Our mission
To strengthen community-based organizations across the African diaspora by connecting them with the partnerships, resources, and visibility they need to expand their impact.
Our vision
A future where community-led solutions are recognized, supported, and driving sustainable development across the African diaspora.
Values
Community First
We center the knowledge, leadership, and priorities of local communities.
Collaboration
We build partnerships that create shared, sustainable impact.
Integrity
We act with transparency, accountability, and respect.
The Waklatsi Foundation was created with a clear belief: Communities already hold the knowledge and leadership needed to drive change.
What often stands in the way is access — to funding, to networks, and to global visibility.
The Waklatsi Foundation exists to bridge that gap. By working alongside community-based organizations, we strengthen their capacity, connect them with global partners, and amplify their voices. We support the community to lead change.
Our story
Meet the
team
Kevin Waklatsi
(United States/Kenya/Ghana) - The creation of the Waklatsi Foundation is an acknowledgment of privilege and a desire to pay it forward.
Kelly Robinson
(United States) - I am excited to be a board member because I am passionate about our focus on serving people across the African diaspora. It is an opportunity to empower communities and have a meaningful impact that is sustainable across generations.
Asia Canady
(United States) - I am thrilled to be on the Waklatsi Foundation Board because I believe not only in what the WF team is doing, but how. Centering community, honoring their stories, history, and assets is what moves the needle, both at home and abroad.
Hiltrude Ndege
(Kenya) - The Waklatsi Foundation is a great opportunity for me to give back to my community and empower others with the resources and expertise to do the same
Kordell Waklatsi
(United States) - My commitment to the Waklatsi Foundation comes from lived experience. I know what it means to need support, and I'm driven to provide it for others. Changing one life can create a ripple effect far beyond what the eye can see.
Faridat Arogundade
(United States/Nigeria) - I believe access to education is transformative, and I'm proud to support the Waklatsi Foundation's work expanding opportunities for underserved children across Africa.
Grace Ndutah
(Kenya) - The Waklatsi Foundation is a space where I can intentionally stay connected to the community and be part of change that feels both grounded and sustainable.