Improving Urban Cities One Child at a Time

 

I am Joseph Nyamwange, and in 2018, I embarked on a journey to found the Nyamwange Foundation, driven by a mission to uplift and transform urban cities. I was born into a community where the weight of systemic barriers, racial inequities, and economic hardships bore down on us as Black and Brown people. Yet, from an early age, I refused to be defined by the limitations society tried to impose on me. Instead, I envisioned a future shaped by my faith, where I could leave an indelible mark on the world. What began as a dream has since become an unwavering passion—to empower people of color to overcome the very disparities that have held us back for generations.

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The Nyamwange Foundation stands as a beacon of hope, igniting positive change by transforming urban cities—one child at a time. Since our inception, we have embraced four core pillars that serve as the foundation for nurturing the next generation of leaders. We believe that by offering even one gifted student access to a world-class education through scholarships, immersive leadership development, empowerment through a positive self-identity, and a call to serve their communities, we are equipping future trailblazers who will carry the torch of change, both locally and globally.

 

Our vision comes to life through the following initiatives:

• Scholarships: We dismantle the financial barriers that often stand in the way of our youth attaining a transformative education.

• Birthright Afrika: We give our youth the priceless gift of reconnecting with their heritage, empowering them with knowledge of their origins to inform and inspire their decisions.

• Nyamwange Leadership Academy: We shape our scholars into visionary leaders, instilling in them the tools to uplift their communities and secure financial futures for themselves and others.

 

By impacting just one child, we plant a seed—a seed that takes root, grows strong, and bears fruit that nourishes an entire community. Yet, no one man can cultivate an orchard alone. Our mission is far from over.

 

Join us in rallying behind the vision of empowering 1,000 urban youth over the next decade! Together, we can turn this dream into reality. Click here to partner with us and make an impact.