The mission of Age of Awareness is to broaden the futures of talented
African American and African 6th to 12th grade students from families
facing economic challenges by providing programs that include academic
support, college and career awareness and cultural exchanges.
Age of Awareness, Inc. (AOA) is a non profit
501(c)(3) corporation established to assist gifted and talented,
at-risk, low-income African American children and African children.
This outreach program is designed to educate students about their
ancestral history and to guide them academically, culturally and
professionally.
Our main goal is to foster African American
leadership and mentors through culture and education. We recognize
the value of individual differences and strive for a society that is
diverse, highly educated, well rounded, well-traveled, responsible and
dedicated. Our participants will be exposed to a wide variety of
activities including academic, educational and career programs,
cultural exposure and personal development.
In addition, students can
share and exchange knowledge and information with the children of
Africa via pen pals and email. AOA can provide a constant cultural
and educational exchange for the participants, as well as a student
exchange, giving an African student an opportunity to come to America
to learn and vice versa.
