African Research Collaborative

The African Research Collaborative (ARC) is research-based institute organized exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Purpose

ARC is motivated to foster knowledge partnerships between South Africa and the United States that support the pursuit of innovative careers, support cultural communities, engage scholars and universities.

Vision

ARC’s vision is a dynamic cultural exchange network collaborative that promotes intercultural exchanges between students, universities, schools, and communities in the United States and South Africa in the development of innovative careers, global citizenship, and solutions to persistent global issues.

Mission

The ARC nonprofit corporation is focused on advancing a cultural technological approach to global citizenship through education, exchange, innovation, and civic engagement.

Goals

ARC’s mission is achieved through educational programming that inspires youth to participate in international exchange programs, cultural exchange, and collaboration. We also encourage youth and women in economically marginalized communities to pursue innovative careers as we build a community of mentors that are accessible through technology (to support their success.)