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A Foundation for African Development

HONORING A LEGACY. BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS THAT SHAPE AFRICA'S FUTURE.

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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.
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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.
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What Makes Lucas-Kennedy Foundation Different

 

Trusted Legacy. Future-Driven Partnerships.


 
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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.
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50+
Years of African Development Legacy
$1B+
Humanitarian Assistance Delivered
(Meals served, Schools supported)
1,000+
African and African American leaders supported

Africare 2025 Conference: Presented by Lucas Kennedy Foundation

Dive Deeper Into Africare 2025

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