mission and vision
A world where creativity, innovation, and civic responsibility are inseparable—where artists, scientists, technologists, and communities work together to preserve democracy, combat climate change, advance food justice, and build inclusive, thriving societies.
Interdependence
Ese Ne Tekrema (The Teeth and the Tonque)
Integration of Disciplines
We break down silos, blending art, science, technology, and civic engagement to generate holistic solutions.
Shared Prosperity
We prioritize poor and working-class communities, centering historically marginalized voices in all our work.
Creative Courage
We believe art is essential to human progress and a catalyst for transformative action.
Sustainability
We promote environmental stewardship and regenerative practices in every project.
Democratic Engagement
We defend and strengthen democratic participation as a pillar of social progress.
core values
Diligence
Ani Bere (Seriousness)
Community Empowerment
Building partnerships, addressing urgent needs like housing, and fostering collective resilience.
Cultural Preservation & Production
safeguarding and advancing cultural memory and creative expression.
Global & Diasporic Exchange
linking local work to transnational and global networks of artists, scholars, and organizers.
Education & Innovation
Equipping youth and communities with tools in design, technology, and sustainable futures.