Sankofa (sang-ko-fah) is a West African Adinkra Symbol that means, “Go back and fetch wisdom from the past in order to build the future.”

There is rarely a course that teaches the importance of Sankofa—the principle of using one’s history and lived experiences as a guide for moving forward to develop intercultural intelligence. Culture shapes how people learn, connect, and thrive, yet it is often overlooked in education and organizational settings.

Educators and employers are expected to lead and engage diverse communities without the tools needed to build authentic trust across cultural differences. When cultural beliefs, values, and lived experiences go unrecognized, opportunities for meaningful learning and transformational relationships are diminished.

Sankofa Intercultural Intelligence Consulting addresses this gap by equipping leaders with the insight, methodologies, and strategies needed to build authentic, trusting relationships across cultures. Through raising awareness of cultural traditions, values, and principles, Sankofa Intercultural Intelligence fosters belonging and helps create truly inclusive learning and working environments.