About Us
About Us
Shidaa Projects, Inc. is a Vermont based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focused on education and enrichment through sharing dances, drumming and other West African cultural activities. We conduct workshops and residencies in schools, present West African dance drumming performances throughout Vermont and hold an annual Summer Camp for kids, where youth spend their days immersed in these cultural values.
Our workshops and camp include drumming, dance, fabric printing using Adinkra symbols, tie and dye, drum making, beading, cooking and more.
Shidaa’s activities are geared towards participants of all ages. Our mission is to support projects fostering cultural awareness. We use these cultural activities to create safe spaces for all people, and assist students and community members in becoming better citizens with more empathy and appreciation of other cultures.
Workshops
Our workshops are resourceful means of introducing students and teachers to the knowledge of rich African culture and traditions.
Residencies
Our Residencies are specifically designed for school children from kindergarten through twelfth grade.
School Cultural Activities
Based on the grades of our target audiences, activities could range from simple “Anansi” story telling for younger kids, to dance drumming and choreography for older children.
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Our Staff
Team Ghana
Following our deep passion for reaching the needy and less privileged in Ghana where various ethnographic challenges are confronted (not to mention the ongoing challenges the Covid-19 has created), the need for a strong, stable, & well organized local team is paramount. Shidaa Projects, Inc. is represented in Ghana by Team Ghana, a three member group of dedicated individuals with various philanthropic, human-centered, & customer-oriented project experiences. The team serves as a reliable bridge between goods shipped from the United States to the designated recipients (schools, children, students, and families) in Ghana.
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Please contact us if you would like to make a donation to help Ghanaian students and families.