Klaman & Co is a California-based nonprofit building cultural bridges between Africa and the United States—using heritage as a catalyst for dialogue, collaboration, and long-term impact.
We believe culture is not a side conversation.
It is infrastructure for trust, connection, and shared growth.
An inclusive culture, for a prosperous future.
Why This Conversation Matters Now?
Africa and the United States share deep cultural roots, yet meaningful collaboration between both regions remains fragmented.
At the same time, global dynamics are shifting:
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Africa is emerging as one of the world’s most dynamic growth corridors
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A young, creative generation is shaping culture, technology, and commerce
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The African diaspora represents significant cultural influence and economic power
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Institutions and organizations are seeking more authentic, trust-based engagement across borders.
Despite these signals, there are still too few spaces designed to connect culture, dialogue, and collaboration with intention.
Klaman & Co exists to help close that gap.
In numbers
These numbers don’t point to potential alone.
They point to a need for better connection.
Estimation of People projected in Africa by 2035
+1.7B
Africa is emerging as one of the world’s most dynamic growth corridors
Percentage of the continent under the age of 25
65%
A young, creative generation is shaping culture, technology, and commerce
Flowing annually through diaspora remittances
+$100B
The African diaspora represents significant cultural influence and economic power
ABOUT US
A Cultural Platform for Cross-Continental Collaboration
Klaman & Co is evolving beyond individual events into a cultural platform designed to connect people, ideas, and opportunities across Africa and the United States.
Our role is not to speak about culture, but to create the conditions where culture enables:
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Dialogue
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Mutual understanding
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Collaboration
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Measurable outcomes
We translate shared heritage into shared opportunity—carefully, respectfully, and with long-term intent.
Our approach
At Klaman & Co, culture is not an end point.
It is a starting point.
Our work follows a clear progression—one that moves from understanding to impact.
This motion guides how we design our events, programs, and platforms—today and into the future.
Discovery
We begin by creating space for learning and context. Discovery builds understanding, shared language, and cultural awareness.
Experience
Through curated cultural experiences, we bring people together in meaningful ways. Experience creates presence, emotion, and trust.
Collaboration
From shared understanding and trust, collaboration becomes possible. This is where people, ideas, and opportunities begin to connect across borders.
Contribution
Collaboration leads to contribution. This includes lasting outcomes such as partnerships, initiatives, shared projects, and long-term impact.
Strategic & Cultural Advisory
Engaging with Africa or African diasporic communities requires cultural context, historical understanding, and care.
Klaman & Co provides mission-aligned strategic and cultural advisory to organizations developing projects involving Africa, African heritage, or cross-cultural engagement.
We support thoughtful, informed decision-making grounded in cultural intelligence and long-term perspective.
How We Support Projects
We advise on:
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Cultural intelligence and contextual understanding
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Africa-focused initiatives and diaspora engagement
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Program design, storytelling, and positioning
Each engagement is shaped through conversation and aligned with our nonprofit mission.
Built Through Partnership
Klaman & Co does not work in isolation.
Our initiatives are shaped and activated with partners who believe that:
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Culture can reduce friction and build trust
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Long-term collaboration requires shared intent
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Impact grows when credibility is mutual
We are not seeking one-off support.
We are building long-term partnerships grounded in alignment and shared outcomes.
Thank you for your trust
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Partner With Klaman & Co
As we enter this new phase, we are engaging with a select group of partners interested in shaping and supporting this vision.
Partnership may include:
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Co-creating initiatives and platforms
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Supporting flagship projects
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Contributing expertise, networks, or strategic insight
Every partnership begins with a conversation.
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