Building Bridges Between Virginia and Africa for Shared Prosperity

Forging Strategic Partnerships

Our Mission

Virginia Africa Partnership’s mission is to advance meaningful economic opportunities that foster shared prosperity between Virginia and African regions. We promote STEAM education for underserved youth, empowering them to drive innovation and expand economic mobility. We also build strategic collaborations with educational institutions and strengthen sister city relationships. Through these efforts, we deepen cultural understanding, increase economic opportunity, and support the development of safe, vibrant communities.

Our Vision

Our vision is to foster strategic partnerships that drive wealth creation, economic mobility, and mutual understanding, contributing to safe and prosperous communities.

Our Belief

At the Virginia Africa Partnership, we hold a steadfast belief that when diverse individuals unite, collaborate, and dream in pursuit of a common purpose, they amplify their collective strength. Together, they ignite transformational change, proving the extraordinary potential of shared goals and collective action.

Our Focus

Help us inspire the next generation through the Youth Leadership & STEAM Scholarship Award. Your donation supports STEM education, encouraging girls and low-income youth to engage in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics—key to economic growth and social mobility.

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The OMAR WADE STEAM Scholarship Award

The Virginia Africa Partnership is honored to dedicate this scholarship program to the memory of OMAR WADE, our very first scholarship recipient in 2023. That year, OMAR, a 19 year – old boy was ready to start his academic journey and embrace STEAM studies. Unfortunately, while on a camping trip, OMAR and his two sisters drowned in the James River, causing shock waves to entire organization.

OMAR WADE embodied the values and purpose behind this scholarship—resilience, ambition, and a commitment to excellence. Although his time with us was tragically brief, OMAR WADE continues to inspire our mission. By naming this scholarship in his honor, we aim to preserve his legacy and ensure that his dreams live on through others. Each award given will serve as a tribute to his life and the promise he represented, and as a reminder of the profound difference one person’s story can make in the lives of many.