Over the past decade, A²MEND’s executive board members have accompanied student mentees to various African countries as part of its Africa Study Abroad Program. A²MEND’s leadership has seen first-hand how traveling to African countries have helped give students a greater sense of identity, a vital quality that is inextricably connected to their self-efficacy and wellbeing.
With this impact in mind, A²MEND’s leadership returned to Africa in December 2021 to purchase a parcel of land in Ghana. As part of this land acquisition effort, the organization will plan for the future construction of the A²MEND Racial Trauma and Wellness Retreat Center to provide a healing space where African American students and educators can be themselves and affirm who they are in a safe environment.
To transform this vision into a reality, A²MEND is seeking your support. Please join the organization in this endeavor by adding your name and contact information to the upcoming Capital Campaign for A²MEND’s Racial Trauma and Wellness Retreat Center by visiting here. A²MEND will remain in touch about how you and your network can help the organization materialize this dream on behalf of the futures of young Black men.