Blacks · Africans · Diaspora Heritage

Preserving Identity.
Empowering Communities.
Uniting Generations.

BAD Heritage Foundation is a community-driven organisation dedicated to celebrating, preserving, and educating people about Black, African, and Diaspora heritage — reconnecting individuals with their roots and creating opportunities for growth.

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Who We Are

A Foundation Built on Identity & Dignity

BAD Heritage Foundation stands at the intersection of memory, culture, and transformation. We are more than an organisation — we are a movement rooted in the belief that heritage is not the past; it is the living foundation of the future.

Based in The Hague, Netherlands, we build bridges between Black and African communities in the diaspora and the cultural roots that define them.

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Our Mission

Three Pillars of Our Work

Preserve

Archiving and safeguarding Black and African cultural heritage for generations to come — from oral traditions to contemporary art.

Educate

Creating educational programmes, dialogues, and resources that bring accurate, empowering narratives of African heritage to public life.

Connect

Building networks across continents — linking diaspora communities, cultural institutions, and governments in meaningful dialogue.

Artistic illustration of the African continent — gold drawing on dark background

Our Roots

Africa is not our past —
it is our foundation.

Spanning 54 nations, thousands of languages, and millennia of civilisation — Africa is the origin of humanity itself. BAD Heritage Foundation exists to ensure that this story is told with the depth, dignity, and truth it deserves, in the Netherlands and across the diaspora.

African nations

2,000+

Languages spoken

1B+

Diaspora worldwide

July

2026

Free Event The Social Hub · Den Haag · 13:00–18:00

BAD Heritage Foundation Presents

BROKEN CHAINS — Keti Koti

The African Perspective · Honoring the Past. Confronting the Truth. Building the Future.

Panel discussions, community dialogue, and a special performance by Nyarko. Co-presented with F.I.T. Resort Foundation. All are welcome.

Our Work

What We Do

Every initiative we lead is grounded in the conviction that cultural identity is the bedrock of community strength.

BAD Knowledge Exchange

Educational events, workshops, and seminars that challenge misinformation, share accurate African and diaspora histories, and empower communities with the knowledge of their roots.

BAD Talk

A platform for honest, powerful dialogue — bringing together voices from the Black, African, and Diaspora communities to discuss identity, history, entrepreneurship, and the future we are building together.

BAD Fest

A cultural celebration uniting communities through music, art, food, and heritage. BAD Fest is where identity is celebrated, stories are shared, and generations connect across cultures.

Flagship Programme

Netherlands–Ghana Heritage Dialogue

🇳🇱 Netherlands — 🇬🇭 Ghana

Cultural Exchange Programme

Bridging Two Nations, One Heritage

Our flagship initiative facilitates structured dialogue between Dutch policymakers, cultural institutions, and Ghanaian heritage authorities — addressing shared historical ties, repatriation, and collaborative cultural programming.

This ongoing programme has convened over 200 participants across three major dialogue sessions, with outcomes informing policy recommendations at municipal and national levels.

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Upcoming Events

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Jun

Cultural Forum

Diaspora Voices: Identity & Belonging in the Netherlands

Humanity House, The Hague 18:30–21:00

Jun

Exhibition Opening

Reclaimed: Artefacts of the African Diaspora

Gemeentemuseum, The Hague 19:00 — Private View

Jul

Workshop

Oral History Methods: Preserving Stories Across Generations

BAD Heritage Centre, The Hague 10:00–16:00

Preserving Identity. Empowering Communities. Uniting Generations.