Sustain Southern Seminar Series (2014-2021)

HABESHA, Inc. (Helping Africa By Establishing Schools at Home and Abroad) Seminar

HABESHA, Inc. (Helping Africa By Establishing Schools at Home and Abroad) Seminar

Cashawn Myers

Biography of Lecturer

HABESHA Inc. was formed in 2002 under the leadership of the organization’s Executive Director, Cashawn Myers. Mr. Myers is a father, husband, international organizer, farmer, and teacher who received his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Florida A&M University, and a Masters of Education, with special interest in curriculum development, from Howard University. Born in a small rural town in Southeast Georgia called Woodbine, Cashawn Myers has taken his life experiences to make a positive impact on the world. In 2003, Mr. Myers led the development of the the HABESHA Gardens Complex (HGC), a one-acre facility that serves the metro Atlanta area through providing education and training in urban organic agriculture, sustainable energy technology, and green living. HGC also host several events including festivals, concerts, movie nights, and other cultural programs throughout the year.

Mr. Myers has been instrumental in establishing training programs in Atlanta for K-12 youth (Sustainable Seeds-2004), and young adults (HABESHA Works-2011, Urban Green Jobs-2017), and seniors (Golden Growers-2013), around sustainable urban agriculture and healthy living. To fulfill the vision of connecting youth of African ancestry with their cultural heritage, HABESHA created Black To Our Roots (2004), a youth leadership and rites of passage program that promotes African cultural values through critical research, community service, and fundraising. BTOR culminates in travel-study to Ethiopia and Ghana, providing youth with the tools to become active participants in the unity and development of their local and global African communities.

Location of Lecture

Georgia Southern University

Digital Publication Date

2016

Date of Lecture

2-4-2016

Event Type

Lecture (File Not Available for Download)

University Sponsor

Sustain Southern

Language

English

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