WELCOME TO SoSST
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Culturally Rooted Mentorship
Empowering African diaspora youth through traditions, storytelling, and identity-building programs.
Leadership & Life Skills
Developing confidence, financial literacy, and academic success for a brighter future.
Community & Belonging
Creating safe, joyful spaces for youth to connect, express, and thrive together.
WHO WE ARE
About SoSSt | African Youth Empowerment
Rooted in the inspiration of “three,” SoSSt bridges the African diaspora, the American, and the African immigrant experiences. We honor and unite diverse identities, fostering spaces where youth express themselves, heal historical divides, and cultivate purpose, leadership, and generational impact.
Mission:
SoSSt is a culturally rooted, community-anchored nonprofit igniting the potential of African immigrant diaspora youth to embrace diverse identities and live with clarity, purpose, and joy.
Vision:
A world where African Diaspora youth confidently carry forward their cultural heritage, boldly shaping just, connected, and thriving communities through storytelling, creativity, and leadership.
CORE VALUES
Statement Of Need
Diaspora youth experience identity fragmentation, cultural invisibility, and inequitable access to academic, mental health, and economic resources. Without culturally affirming interventions, risks include depression, educational disconnection, and underrepresentation in leadership roles.
Cultural Pride & Belonging (Past):
Honoring heritage and diverse experiences.
Community Anchored (Present):
Fostering authentic, collaborative relationships.
Growth & Leadership (Future):
Nurturing youth leadership and resilience.
Youth Voice & Agency:
Centering youth perspectives in all initiatives.
Joy & Creativity:
Leveraging cultural expression as a catalyst for transformation.
SoSSt’s Unique Solutions
- Culturally Affirming Mentorship: Enhances youth self-esteem and identity development.
- Storytelling & Creative Expression: Empowers youth voices and fosters civic engagement.
- Intergenerational Connection: Strengthens belonging and social skills.
- Financial Literacy & Academic Readiness: Equips youth with critical life skills.
- Health and Wellness
Engaged 150+ youth in Charlotte, NC
Hosted 12 community showcases celebrating youth culture
Mentored 12 youth in leadership cohorts
Delivered workshops on financial literacy and academic readiness
PARTNERS
Friends & Funders of SoSSt:
Strategic Plan for Growth
- Expand Youth Reach: Deepen program quality and impact.
- Strengthen Infrastructure: Build capacity for sustainable growth.
- Secure Sustainable Funding: Focus on grants supporting BIPOC youth development, education, and mental health.
Research Foundations
- Academic achèvement and engagement.
- Social-emotional well-being.
- Leadership capacity and civic participation.
Funding Request
- Expand programmatic reach and deepen impact.
- Strengthen organizational infrastructure.
- Enhance sustainable funding streams.
Strengthening African Diaspora Youth Through Culture, Leadership & Community
At SoSSt, we mentor first-generation African immigrant youth to embrace their identity, unlock their leadership potential, and build thriving communities. Through storytelling, creative expression, and culturally rooted programs, we bridge the past, present, and future. Join our mission to shape the next generation of changemakers.