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Sherrie Silver Foundation

A Rwanda-based non-profit foundation transforming lives through music, dance and talent development across Africa.

Last updated September 27, 2026

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Overview

The Sherrie Silver Foundation is a Rwanda-based non-profit organization that uses music, dance and talent development as tools for social transformation across Africa. According to its official website, the foundation works to break down the barriers that prevent gifted young people from accessing creative opportunities, providing free training space, professional mentorship, and industry access. It supports over 1,000 children, youth and women, offering weekly nutritious meals, mentorship, free education, healthcare and shelter. The foundation also shares African culture with the world through vibrant performances and storytelling, aiming to ensure that recognition brings direct and lasting benefit back to the communities it comes from. Its mission is to provide young people with the space, skills, support and resources to use their talents to lift themselves out of poverty. The vision is to build the artists and creative leaders of tomorrow and create a dedicated home for creative talent development. The foundation is headquartered in Kigali, Rwanda, and operates across Africa with an international outlook.

History

The Sherrie Silver Foundation was established as a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming lives through music, dance and talent development across Africa. While the exact founding year is not provided in the available evidence, the foundation has grown to support over 1,000 children, youth and women. It operates from Kigali, Rwanda, and provides free training space, professional mentorship, education, healthcare, shelter and weekly nutritious meals. The foundation also engages in cultural exchange by sharing African culture through performances and storytelling. Its work aims to break down barriers that keep gifted young people from accessing creative opportunities, and to ensure that recognition of African culture brings lasting benefits to local communities.

Products and positioning

A creative-arts foundation that levels the playing field for talented African youth, combining performance, cultural exchange and holistic support.

Product categories. Dance and music training programs · Youth mentorship · Theater arts programs · Community meals · Education support · Healthcare access · Shelter assistance

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