KDU of Texas Mission
To Connect and enhance the cultural heritage through Reflection, Education, and charitable giving
"Le We Hep We Sef"
"Le We Hep We Sef"
The Krio ethnic group are descendants of various African American, Caribbean, and African ex-slaves and freemen who the British resettled in Africa in the modern-day West African country of Sierra Leone. They are citizens of Sierra Leone.
The Krio Descendants Union of Texas (KDU Texas) was formed by members of the Krio ethnic group of Sierra Leone living in the Dallas Fort Worth Area of Texas in 2007, when they realized that there was a need to reconnect and enhance the cultural heritage of the Krios of Sierra Leone.
The Krio Descendants Union of Texas (KDU Texas) was formed by members of the Krio ethnic group of Sierra Leone living in the Dallas Fort Worth Area of Texas in 2007, when they realized that there was a need to reconnect and enhance the cultural heritage of the Krios of Sierra Leone.
MISSION
To reconnect with and empower the Krios of Sierra Leone and to enhance the Krio cultural heritage, through reflection, education and charitable giving.
VISION
To reconnect all people of Krio heritage worldwide.
To reconnect with and empower the Krios of Sierra Leone and to enhance the Krio cultural heritage, through reflection, education and charitable giving.
VISION
To reconnect all people of Krio heritage worldwide.
Goals:
- Economic development and empowerment of the Kriocommunity of Sierra Leone for sustained living.
- Conduct educational seminars to share Krio Family history and culture.
- Conduct a Krio Family Reunion on a periodic basis to be determined by the Organization.
- Establish economic development programs and financial literacy classes to revive and empower the Krio business community in Sierra Leone.
- Establish a scholarship fund in Sierra Leone to aid and assist low-income families in providing quality education for children of Krio descent.
- Provide access to healthcare for the Krio community in Sierra Leone.
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Our non-profit status:
The Krio Descendants Union of Texas (KDU Texas) became a registered Internal Revenue Service 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization in the United States and a registered Domestic Non-Profit Corporation in the State of Texas.
The Krio Descendants Union of Texas (KDU Texas) became a registered Internal Revenue Service 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization in the United States and a registered Domestic Non-Profit Corporation in the State of Texas.
