About Us
We believe diaspora communities and networks deserve the space to be seen, protected and supported
The TDA Foundation is the philanthropic arm of The Diaspora Academy, a diaspora strategy and advisory firm. We connect, support, and invest in diaspora communities shaping outcomes where they live, and we strengthen the organizations that lead them.
Diaspora communities are investors and architects of global progress. We build with them, we support their capacity to lead, and we aim to amplify positive diaspora impact.
Our mission
Elevating Diasporas Together
Our mission is to connect, support, and invest in diaspora communities and help build stronger diaspora ecosystems, networks, and opportunities for impact.
How we work
We Work Through Three Things
Diaspora Nodes
The key hubs and points of center where communities gather, organize, and build together.
Diaspora Networks
The ecosystems and partnerships that connect communities to each other across cities and across borders.
Diaspora Narratives
The ability for communities to tell their own story, in their own words, on their own terms.
Our vision
We see a world where diaspora communities are empowered, connected, resourced and mobilized to drive positive outcomes in their communities, both here and there.
Our values
A few commitments guide every decision we make. We carry them into how we treat communities, how we invest, and how we answer for our results.
Dignity
We believe diaspora communities deserve to be treated with dignity, and the recognition that they are important voices and actors. We value their leadership as the starting point of every partnership we build.
Empowerment
Our goal is to amplify the power of diaspora contributions. We value work that leaves organizations more able to lead on their own terms.
Investment
We believe diaspora communities move Time, Talent, and Treasure as real levers of global capital. Those contributions deserve investment and support.
Co-creation
We require co-creation in every diaspora partnership. The strongest solutions come from the communities living the work, and we design alongside the people each effort serves.
Accountability
We value measurable outcomes over good intentions. TDA seeks to stand behind verified claims, traceable dollars, and clear annual reporting.