This program was started in 2018 to provide an immersive experience for our students and staff volunteers.
#ForAfrica is our annual outreach initiative dedicated to uplifting communities across the African continent through partnership, service, and solidarity. Each year, we travel to select countries to work hand-in-hand with local schools, villages, and families — creating an immersive experience rooted in compassion, cultural exchange, and sustainable impact.
Through #ForAfrica, we:
This is more than a mission trip — it’s a movement of love and action. Every gift, every volunteer, and every mile traveled brings us one step closer to global equity and healing.
“We don’t go to give — we go to grow, to learn, and to uplift together.”
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Our founder, Rian Graham, a former NBA dancer, brings her passion for movement and expression to every outreach experience — and our annual #ForAfrica trip is no exception. During each visit, Rian leads the children in joyful, high-energy dance sessions, using choreography as a universal language of connection, creativity, and healing.
In many African cultures, dance is more than celebration — it's a way of telling stories, building community, and expressing spirit. The children’s laughter, rhythm, and movement reflect the deep cultural tradition that welcomes dance as both art and therapy. Through this shared experience, we communicate love without words — because smiles and movement are understood everywhere.
Rian Ryelee Foundation - A National 501-C3
National Mailing Address: PO BOX 90061 East Point, GA 30364
Contact Number 888-469-3240
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