Our Mission
The Lucas-Kennedy Foundation for African Development empowers diverse, visionary leaders and thriving communities across the United States and Africa by fostering global partnerships, and advancing education, commerce, health, and food security to promote shared prosperity, resilience, and lasting progress.
Africare Legacy Lives On
The Lucas-Kennedy Foundation was established to preserve and build upon Africare’s legacy, creating a new path forward that honors the vision and leadership of those who came before us.
Welcome to the
Lucas-Kennedy Foundation
The Founders’ Vision: Africare’s Story
Founded in Washington, D.C. in 2021, the Lucas-Kennedy Foundation for African Development is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization entrusted with carrying forward Africare’s remarkable legacy. With the blessing of the Lucas and Kennedy families, we are building on more than 50 years of transformative impact—igniting the next chapter of U.S.–Africa partnership, innovation, and hope.
Founded in Washington, D.C. in 2021, the Lucas-Kennedy Foundation for African Development is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization entrusted with carrying forward Africare’s remarkable legacy. With the blessing of the Lucas and Kennedy families, we are building on more than 50 years of transformative impact—igniting the next chapter of U.S.–Africa partnership, innovation, and hope.
We deliver on our mission through three core programs that empower people, strengthen institutions, and build sustainable connections.
What Makes Lucas-Kennedy Foundation Different
Trusted Legacy. Future-Driven Partnerships.
With deep expertise, proven results, and a unique position at the intersection of policy, business, and community development, we are a trusted partner in advancing U.S.–Africa cooperation.
A Living Legacy:
You’re not joining a new idea, you are part of a continuum that extends more than fifty years of African development impact.
Expertise in Place:
Our leadership includes dozens of professionals who once served with Africare, making us uniquely equipped to steward transition, continuity, and innovation.
Mission-Driven Impact:
Focused on sustainable development, leadership, and global cooperation.
50+
Years of African Development Legacy
$1B+
Humanitarian Assistance Delivered
(Meals served, Schools supported)
(Meals served, Schools supported)
1,000+
African and African American leaders supported
Africare 2025 Conference: Presented by Lucas Kennedy Foundation
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