SANKOFA YOUTH EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE COLLABORATION
Empowering Youth. Restoring Hope.
Building Leaders. Connecting Cultures.
A nonprofit walking alongside youth in foster care, youth transitioning out of juvenile correctional facilities, and underserved young people in Columbus, Ohio and in Ghana, West Africa, through education, mentorship, and cultural exchange.
PURPOSE
SYEEC exists to improve education, social, and economic opportunities for vulnerable youth by providing comprehensive programs that promote academic achievement, workforce readiness, personal development, cultural awareness, and international engagement.
MISSION
"Empowering youth in foster care, youth transitioning from juvenile correctional facilities, and underserved youth in Columbus, Ohio, and Ghana, West Africa through education, life skills training, mentorship, leadership development, and cultural exchange."
Together We Can Change Lives: Volunteer · Partner · Travel · Mentor
Donors & Partners. See exactly which program your gift supports, whether that's Columbus mentoring, Ghana school resources, or global exchange, before you give.
Educators. Partner with us on tutoring, career readiness, and classroom-to-community programming for the students who need it most.
Youth & Families. Mentorship, life skills, and a path forward, whether you're local to Columbus or connecting with us from Ghana.
VISION
"We envision a future where every young person, regardless of their life circumstances, family background, or past mistakes, has access to education, opportunity, cultural connection, and caring mentors that empower them to reach their fullest potential and become leaders in their communities."
Next community event: August 8, 2026, Columbus, Ohio
Three Flagship Programs
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COLUMBUS, OHIO · FLAGSHIP PROGRAM
Youth Success Initiative
Our founding program, built around one-on-one mentoring and the everyday skills young people need to move forward: financial literacy, career readiness, and a clear path to college or the workforce.
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Mentoring
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Life skills & career readiness
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Financial literacy
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College & workforce prep
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Leadership development
GHANA, WEST AFRICA
Ghana Education & Community Initiative
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School supplies & technology
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Teacher support & scholarships
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Community development
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Digital literacy
GHANA, WEST AFRICA
Ghana Education & Community Initiative
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School supplies & technology
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Teacher support & scholarships
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Community development
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Digital literacy