Who We AreThe Safiya Bukhari – Albert ‘Nuh’ Washington Foundation is a non-profit, grant making organization whose Committee, Advisory Board, and Board of Directors are all individuals who have come together to provide assistance to numerous groups and families who work on behalf of Political Prisoners. Additionally, we provide similar services to the families and survivors of Political Prisoners/Prisoners of War and activists who have died in service of working to educate and improve our community.Safiya Bukhari and Albert ‘Nuh’ Washington were both Political Prisoners and noted members of the Original Black Panther Party, who selflessly sacrificed their lives for self-determination and the ultimate liberation of Black and oppressed people; thus it is in their names that this organization is dedicated to, as we continue the work that they have started.Our MissionThe Mission of the Safiya-Nuh Foundation is:. Issue grants that will provide funding, assistance and any other resources that are needed to support the families, projects, legal campaigns and the well-being of Political PrisonersOur GoalThe Foundation’s Primary Goal are: to continue the work and carry on the legacy of Safiya Bukhari and Albert ‘Nuh’ Washington and other ancestors who worked vigorously to liberate and educate the people in our community, to be looked upon as a positive vanguard-type organization, as we try to enhance the cultural, educational, & environmental programs in our community, to be positive and influential force in the lives of the youth of our communities, who represents the future of our society.Our PurposePolitical Prisoners and Prisoners of War have, historically, suffered, and even, died from neglect and having inadequate medical attention or treatment while being held captive in United States Prisons. The Safiya Bukhari-Albert 'Nuh' Washington Foundation feels that by providing financial assistance and support will help the families and supporters of these Political Prisoners/P.O.W.'s see to it that they receive the proper and much-needed health assistance and material needs.The Janet Cyril Justice Fund have been established in order to assist Political Prisoners and P.O.W. supporters and families in providing those who are held captive with much-needed commissary access, and to assist in securing adequate medical services for their loved ones..The Safiya Bukhari-Albert 'Nuh' Foundation provides financial assistance and support to community projects that are initiated by the families and friends of fallen freedom fighters.
The Bashir Hameed Project was established by the children and grandchildren of the Original Black Panther Party (OBPP).
Using a concept that was first initiated by former Black Panther Party member Bashir Hameed, the Project seeks to secure and establish an Urban Youth Retreat Camp, which will be based on traditional Afrikan, Native-American, and Asian beliefs.
The Camp's primary objective will be to successfully bring "at-risk" urban youth through a "Rites of Passage Program," which is designed to provide these youth with the necessary tools to avoid the traps and pitfalls that are in our communities, and not become a victim of the United States Prison Industrial Complex. Its purpose is to also destroy the 'self-hatred mentality' the beholds many youth in our community, and build up their self-esteem, in order to make them believe and achieve their goals and dreams.The Safiya Bukhari-Albert 'Nuh' Washington Foundation has established a Speakers and Information Bureau in order to conduct lectures and training workshops for colleges & community programs in the inner-city.
The Foundation's Speakers Bureau consists of many distinguished speakers, who were activists and former political prisoners in the Black Liberation era during the 1960s and 1970s. The speakers discuss a variety of subjects, from the history of the Black Liberation Struggle, to life as a Political Prisoner and/or Prisoner of War. The primary goal is to educate the people about the pros and cons of the movement, and motivate them to continue the struggle.
How to HelpTo become a volunteer, member, or more information, please email us at:
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