Partners
The people and organizations behind Sankofa’s impact
Sankofa’s work is made stronger through funding, collaboration, and community support. These partners help us deliver mentorship, career readiness, entrepreneurship, and wraparound support for African-Canadian youth and families.
Funding Partner
Mastercard Foundation
With the generous support of the Mastercard Foundation, Sankofa's EMERGE+ Futures Initiative equips African-Canadian youth, young adults, and young parents with the mentorship, career, and entrepreneurship pathways they need to thrive.
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EMERGE+ Futures Initiative is proudly funded by the Mastercard Foundation.
Community & Program Partners
Together we build pathways, not just programs
From housing stability to media amplification to business and community support, these partnerships help Sankofa reach youth where they are.
Community Partner
People to People Canada (P2P)
Youth-driven support that connects EMERGE+ participants to mentorship, mental health, and community resources across the GTA.
Media Partner
BerhanTV
Toronto-based Ethiopian-Canadian media that helps amplify Sankofa Speaks and EMERGE+ storytelling to diaspora households.
Community Partner
Covenant House Toronto
Wraparound support for youth who need housing stability, crisis care, and skills development alongside mentorship.
Program Partner
Afro-Canadian Entrepreneurs Association
Supporting Black entrepreneurship and community-based business growth.
Community Partner
Les Parents S'y Mettent
Community engagement and family support rooted in lived experience.
Social Partner
The African Canadian Social Development Council
Advocacy and social development for African Canadian communities.
Business Partner
The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business
Expanding international business connections and opportunity pathways.
Youth Partner
The Youth Village
Youth development, leadership, and mentorship support.