Sankofa Directions

Akan Symbol of wisdom

Se wo were fi na wosan kofa a, yenkyi
Learning from the past in building the Future
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Main Objectives

Sankofa Directions………..An informational website that aims to stimulate a creative frame of mind towards the future in achnowledgement of the past.

To encourage links across the Diaspora supporting the educational attainment of pupils of African / Caribbean Heritage, and to help increase the awareness of other children and young people of the history and culture of the Diaspora lands.

The site will aim to explore links within education, the creative arts and cultural expression that will exemplify this way of empowering children, young people and communities and disseminate good practice from Educational establishments, Heritage based events, projects and key News features. The site makes use of opportunities to practically involve teachers, children and young people.

To Sponsor Sankofa Directions or to Advertise on the site please email marysg.nelson@ymail.com

Contribute a thought

To SUBMIT an interesting quote or proverb in the ‘Thought’ bank…. please include the quote in a message and submit it using the contact form provided on the contact page, please remember to state the source.

 African Proverbs, Sayings and Stories

Africa based site with extensive collection of proverbs in various languages with explanations, book reviews, bibliography.

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