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Benkadi
Unlock learning skills, improve educational outcomes and build stronger communities.
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LEARN ·2022 Grants Challenge
Changing students’ lives and building stronger communities
Benkadi delivers unique West African drum, dance and culture programs to grade schools of economic and social need in Los Angeles. Benkadi delivers research supported social and emotional learning; improved mental and physical well-being; and greater cultural understanding for students of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. LA2050 support will deliver 5400 hours of student impact and allow Benkadi to deliver its world class educators, instruments and curriculum to two more schools for an entire year.