Our Approach to Programs

 The Sankofa Vision, Inc. Philosophy of Community Building:

  • Development: SVI coordinates activities that foster strong social networks,
    self esteem, lifelong learning, productivity, and prosperity.

  • Collaboration: SVI joins forces for "win-win" partnerships with other
    nonprofits, community groups, public agencies, and businesses.

  • Leveraging Assets: SVI engages the skills and talents of concerned and
    qualified professionals, as well as community-based experts and volunteers.

  • Investment: SVI cultivates youth and adult community servants and leaders
    from the grassroots.

  • Inclusion: SVI attracts people of many ages, ethnicities, faiths, and life
    experiences.

  • Creativity: SVI aids/teaches partcipants to consciously apply the power of
    thoughts, words, and actions to effect goodness in the world.

  • Character: SVI aids/teaches participants to demonstrate the utmost respect
    and care for God, one's self, all living things, and the natural world.