Improving Humanity
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Our mission is to eliminate racism, social inequity, and structural violence.
EDFU Foundation takes a holistic approach to help address trauma and allow people to heal. Through all of our different work areas, we are able to achieve this.
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Supporting Agenda 2030EDFU supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and action plan of: Transforming our world through sustainable development.
The 17 goals help guide us in our projects and work. |
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RIGHT NOW
Permanent Forum for People of African Descent
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EDFU Foundation was part of the force that made the Permanent Forum for People of African Descent a reality!
Our CEO, Sheldon Williams, is one of the co-chairs of the Working Group for the Permanent Forum of People of African Descent and EDFU Foundation is the fiscal sponsor of the group. If you and/or your organization would like to join the working group, please contact us at: edfufoundation@gmail.com |
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Please, be aware the committees and meetings are already being planned and cemented. Join ASAP!
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Make a difference.
The United Nations is holding their annual Climate Change Conference in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt from November 6-18, 2022. EDFU Foundation will be in attendance. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
EDFU Foundation Supports the CROWN ACT. Learn more. We encourage you to reach out to your state representatives in the Senate to ensure that this bill passes.
The United Nations will hold their first ever Permanent Forum for People of African Descent in Geneva, Switzerland this year. The forum will take place December 5-8, 2022. Edfu Foundation will be present, as well as the International Working Group for the International Working Group for the Permanent Forum of People Of African Descent, where our president, Sheldon Williams, is a co-Chair.
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Improve humanity.Start a pantry.If you're interested in helping feed those in need in your area, let us help you! Partner with us and we can help you get set up. Contact us. at: bayareastreetpantry@gmail.com
Volunteer in Oakland, CA.If you're located in the Oakland, CA area, we are in need of volunteers for the Bay Area Street Pantry.
If you are able to help please email us at: bayareastreetpantry@gmail.com
Sign the petition to end hair discrimination.The Crown Act still hasn't passed. Sign the petition and let Congress know you want equality for all in the work field and at school!
You should also consider sending an email to your Senators to let them know what the Crown Act means to you and why it is important that the bill goes through! |
OUR WORK
2022 AfroConEDFU Foundation is a proud sponsor and participant of the 2022 AfroCon.
This convention focuses on the Arts through diversity and educating. This annual event was created and is operated by our board member, Dr.LaWana Richmond. 
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COP 27EDFU Foundation will be attending the 27th session of the Conference of People (COP 27) which takes place November 6-18, 2022 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.
This particular conference functions as the United Nations' Climate Conference. The priority theme and focus on this years session is facing the Climate Crisis. 
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UNPFPADThe first ever United Nations Permanent Forum for People of African Descent (UNPFPAD) will take place December 5-8, 2022 in Geneva, Switzerland.
Edfu Foundation will be in attendance. Our president, Sheldon Williams, helped make this forum a reality and is currently the co-chair of the Working Group for the Permanent Forum of People of African Descent. EDFU Foundation is the fiscal sponsor for the working group. 
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Opportunities With EDFU
EDFU Foundation believes we are stronger together. By working with each other, helping one another, and sharing resources to achieve our goals and what is best for humanity is how we secure a good foundation for generations to come.
Work with us.
There are many ways we can work together. One of the best aspects of EDFU Foundation is our consultative service to others to help guide and assist with projects that align with our values. We are that "think tank" that can help you tap into the resources that are already there that you haven't discovered yet.
Partner with us.
Partnering with EDFU Foundation makes sense if our organizations have similar goals and yield the same work output. When we become partners we are able to share the workload and resources to achieve our objectives at a steady pace with mutual support.
There are many ways we can work together. One of the best aspects of EDFU Foundation is our consultative service to others to help guide and assist with projects that align with our values. We are that "think tank" that can help you tap into the resources that are already there that you haven't discovered yet.
Partner with us.
Partnering with EDFU Foundation makes sense if our organizations have similar goals and yield the same work output. When we become partners we are able to share the workload and resources to achieve our objectives at a steady pace with mutual support.
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Contact
EDFU Foundation 2043 East Street #563 Concord, CA 94520 USA |
Staff & Programs
To contact a specific staff member, please address them in the subject title and it will be forwarded. contact@edfufoundation.org Bay Area Street Pantry bayareastreetpantry@gmail.com |
Partners
The Conservancy Corp https://www.theconservancycorp.org/ Oakland Public Library Melrose Branch http://oaklandlibrary.org/locations/melrose-branch Yle Ase de Yansa https://www.yleaseyansa.org/ |
