Ashanty Association: Rooted in Culture

Empowering Afro-Colombian communities through education and dignity

Trusted by many

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Who We Are

A grassroots movement defending Afro-Colombian dignity, culture, and rights through education and community empowerment.

A vibrant community gathering in Cali celebrating Afro-Colombian heritage with traditional music and dance.
A vibrant community gathering in Cali celebrating Afro-Colombian heritage with traditional music and dance.

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Our Services

Supporting Afro-Colombian communities through education, culture, and justice.

Ethnoeducation

Programs rooted in Afro-descendant knowledge, identity, and memory.

A vibrant classroom scene where community members engage in ethnoeducational activities.
A vibrant classroom scene where community members engage in ethnoeducational activities.
Cultural Work

Community-led projects preserving heritage and fostering cultural pride.

Advocacy efforts defending collective rights and promoting social justice.

Advocacy
A group of community leaders speaking passionately at a local cultural event.
A group of community leaders speaking passionately at a local cultural event.
Colorful murals celebrating Afro-Colombian history and resilience in an urban neighborhood.
Colorful murals celebrating Afro-Colombian history and resilience in an urban neighborhood.

Our Roots

Snapshots of Afro-Colombian heritage and community life.

A vibrant street mural depicting Afro-Colombian cultural symbols in Cali.
A vibrant street mural depicting Afro-Colombian cultural symbols in Cali.
Community members gathered in traditional dress during a cultural celebration.
Community members gathered in traditional dress during a cultural celebration.
Children participating in an ethnoeducation workshop surrounded by colorful artwork.
Children participating in an ethnoeducation workshop surrounded by colorful artwork.
Elders sharing stories in a circle under the shade of a large tree in an urban neighborhood.
Elders sharing stories in a circle under the shade of a large tree in an urban neighborhood.
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