The Sankofa Bird is an Adinkra Symbol. Adinkra Symbols originated in Ghana and represent popular proverbs and maxims that reflect important cultural values.

The Sankofa symbols means: “Return and get it” or “Learn from the past to build the future.”

The Sankofa Youth Enrichment program embodies the essence of this powerful Adinkra symbol as it was founded on the conviction that we must build our tomorrows on the foundations of our past.

The Sankofa Youth Enrichment program is a non-profit organization that seeks to enrich and strengthen youth by connecting them to their heritage and culture in ways that promote resiliency and positive youth development. Read More