Mission
The Global Block harnesses the spirit of innovation, creativity and activism at the core of the Hip-Hop movement to empower youth and transform communities across the globe. Through its leadership, expertise and financial support to inspire individuals to become agents of change in their communities.
Developmental Action Areas:
Sustainable Community Building:
We believe that building sustainable communities is possible through holistic, creative and non-paternalistic approaches that incorporate Green Technologies, Social Programming, Accountability, and Research and Development.
Developmental Action Areas:
- Cultural Diplomacy
- Social Enterprise/ Economic Development
- Youth Development
Sustainable Community Building:
We believe that building sustainable communities is possible through holistic, creative and non-paternalistic approaches that incorporate Green Technologies, Social Programming, Accountability, and Research and Development.
The Global Block Core
Hon. George Martinez - Founder/ Chairman of Board
Jelani Mashariki - Co-founder
Clara Guerrero - Co-founder / Director
of the Sylvia Culture and Education Center (Honduras)
John D Samuel - Executive Director/ Board Member
Elizabeth Posey - Board Member
Chris Malone, Ph.D. - Board Member
