Afua Kouyate' & Nansare Consalata
Help us Build & Sustain
African Cultural
in the PNW.
For 40 years, ADEFUA has shared and preserved African culture by presenting cultural events through educational programs and vibrant celebrations. We share African traditions with the broader community, foster conversations about African heritage, and provide learning opportunities that cultivate understanding across generations.
Connect Generations.
Build the Future.
Mission
Afua Kouyate'
ADEFUA Executive Director
ACAC Visionary
Our mission is to create, expand and offer options for youth to enhance growth, personal development, and academic success through the study of African culture.
Our initiatives, including the African Cultural Arts Center and various cultural events, seek to address the root causes of social injustice, elevate underrepresented voices, and ensure that everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status, can participate fully in cultural and community life.
African Arts for All to See
Booking and showcasing a community-facing cultural education arts program that elevates African and African Diaspora artists through accessible performances, exhibitions, and educational experiences. This initiative ensures African Cultural arts are visible, valued, shared, and preserved across generations and communities
Click below to Book:
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Cultural Education
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Performances
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Field Trips
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Other Occasions
Rainier Valley Creative District
Advancing cultural placemaking by supporting artists and strengthening the creative economy in Rainier Valley.
African Cultural Arts Center
Creating a permanent home for African arts, culture, education, and community gathering.
Odunde Fest
An African Harvest Festival
A vibrant annual celebration of the harvest, honoring and celebrating African culture through music, dance, visual arts, food, and community connections. Odunde Fest creates a vibrant gathering space where tradition, creativity, and collective joy come together while supporting artists and local vendors while providing an African Market Place which advocates to support our local economy.
Youth & Family Empowerment
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It’s A Gurl Thang!
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Black Dance Is… Sports
