Khuba International is a black-led non-profit organization based in Ithaca, New York whose programming integrates youth education, sustainable agriculture, food sovereignty, black land access and community development. One of their first community development projects is Rhize Up Community Farm. (RUCF)

RHIZE Up Community Farm is fostering a close-knit community centered around sustainable food production and environmental stewardship. They are stewarding 14 acres of forest in Thompkins Country, NY to create a vibrant residential community and food forest that serves as a model for ecological sustainability, watershed protection, and forestland preservation.

Collective Power has worked with Rhize Up community members to develop a Community Concept Guide. We have also provided business strategy support to farmers and business owners operating within the Khuba International community ecosystem as part of our Collective Economics Working Group.

Located in the Blue Ridge mountains on the border of North Carolina and Tennessee, Sassafras has been an evolving community for over 20 years. Collective Power has brought younger communities to Sassafras to learn from their experience while also working to help Sassafras organize, revitalize and continue to envision future development and community engagement initiatives.

We have worked with landowners to conceptualize and estimate costs and ROI for small development projects. We have evaluated water infrastructure, off grid power, sustainable materials for building, road maintenance technologies, and community engagement opportunities for community members.

Nature’s Garden for Victory & Peace was inspired by the history of the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama and by the legacy of George Washington Carver. The NGVP model is an experiential initiative that provides space to restore and heal members of the Black-indigenous community.

Collective Power has partnered with Dr. Muhjah Shakir to create a Community Concept guide outlining important details for prospective members and residents on their 25-acre land trust. We have also partnered with NGVP to create strategies for sustainable and innovative infrastructure, and models for residential community development.

The Siyanda Land Collective is a 15 acre community in rural Alabama led by Baakir Tyehimba. Located near the Mississippi border and 2 hours from New Orleans - Siyanda’s mission is to model a system of Kujitawala na Kujichagulia (self-governed and sovereign) providing sustenance, shelter, education and nation-building training for the community. This includes residential community homesteads, commercial and retreat space, edible landscaping, and diverse Afrakan architectural designs and structures that aligns with the wisdom of our ancestors- cultivating an environment for our children to grow and prosper.

Collective Power has worked with Siyanda community members to develop a strategic plan and a site plan with infrastructure development priorities for the community.

The Freedom Georgia Initiative is developing an innovative community for environmentally sustainable-living, health & wellness, agricultural & economic development, arts & culture. Their aim is to be a premiere recreational, educational, and cultural destination for Black families across the African diaspora for generations to come.

Collective Power has helped FGI align on their values and vision through various workshops and facilitated discussions. We have organized visits to communities like Sassafras to help FGI learn from other legacies of community building.

Redemption Voyage is the vision of Audri Scott Williams who is based in Cottonwood Alabama and the founder of The 20 Million Women Strong Initiative.

The vision of Redemption Voyage is Reaching back to go forward - eighteen young people of African descent will embark on a transformative journey—sailing from America to West Africa. The voyage will provide an opportunity for the continued healing of African descendants throughout the diaspora and inspire future generations to demonstrate excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math.

Collective Power has supported the Redemption Voyage team with project management and technical planning during their development and fundraising phase.