The Sankofa Center for African Dance and Culture is a 501(c)3 non profit organization combining traditional African dance and music as a tool for HIV/AIDS education and community outreach. "Sankofa" is an ancient African proverb characterized by a bird looking back on its past. It asks people to revisit their past in order to correct the mistakes that may affect their future. The Sankofa Center uses the dance and music of Africa's past to foster health and understanding of HIV/AIDS in the current generation in hopes of preventing the destruction of their future. Our goal is to support the prevention of HIV/AIDS by encouraging behavioral change through the use of traditional dance and art forms that foster open communication & accurate knowledge of HIV/AIDS. The Sankofa Center's programming is two-fold: touring dance-dramas are aimed at educating margainalized villagers with little access to resources and information; and, after-school programs that target youth between the ages of 13-19+. Our village program maintains free rapid HIV testing throughout our mobil outreach. Communities span from urban areas, villages, junior and high schools, orphanages, and refugee camps. Volunteers have the option of working with various groups within these communities.