Our Values

For more than half a century, ABFE has prioritized Black communities through our mission. This will never change. These are the guiding principles of our work.

BOLDLY

embracing ideas and strategies to address historical and current anti-Black racism. ABFE commits to dismantling oppressive systems. Beyond rhetoric, our focus is on advancing racial equity and justice, building power in Black communities to substantially transform the status quo.

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LIBERATING

our people from oppressive systems. ABFE is dedicated to using the tools of philanthropy to guide Black communities toward full social, political and economic opportunity.

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ACKNOWLEDGING

all African peoples across ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, and ability.

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COLLABORATING

with allies who are critical to our work, prioritizing the Black experience.

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KNOWING

the best approaches to promoting effective and responsive philanthropy in Black communities.

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Opportunities to join the ABFE community

Do you share our values? Join us in this work.