The Sankofa Center

The Sankofa Center An arts-based non-profit that educates, tests, & prevents HIV/AIDS in Africa, supported by the sale of our artisanal style line made by our Coop in Ghana.

Using traditional African music and dance, The Sankofa Center provides a unique, effective mode of HIV/AIDS education. We work with adults and youth in Ghana to foster healthy behaviors and dispel deadly misinformation, traveling to schools and rural villages with performances that reach thousands of people per year. This outreach is supported by a line of fair trade products made by our collectiv

e in Ghana. Programs consist of a local crew and volunteers from the U.S., Canada, and the United Kingdom.

09/05/2026
Healing Arts Festival We hosted a great community event in Ghana as part of a bigger 3 day traditional West African danc...
05/08/2026

Healing Arts Festival

We hosted a great community event in Ghana as part of a bigger 3 day traditional West African dance & drumming festival. Various troupes represented traditions from throughout the continent & diaspora. Portrayed is The Sankofa Center’s health walk & HIV/AIDS dance-dramas. Traditional West African dance is intertwined with drama that explains to audiences how sexually transmitted disease spreads, the often complex cultural & social realities that put individuals at risk, modes of protection & prevention, and the need for continued compassion & care for friends & loved ones living with HIV.

Disparities in global health mean that while HIV prevention methods-such as PreP- are universally available in developed nations, such is not the case for most in the developing world. In 2026, sexual health education, disease prevention, and access to health care must remain top priorities for the global community.

Artistic expression remains an effective platform for creating space to keep health issues in the forefront of communities.

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Sunnyvale, CA
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