Founded in 2004, A3D (African Development through Drum and Dance) started with a group of friends who traveled to Senegal, West Africa on a two week journey that forever changed their lives. After experiencing the sights and sounds of Africa, it became clear that many of the things we take for granted, most of the people there either never had or need more of, but will likely not be able to achieve without help from outside. Some of those things include medicines, school computers, and much more.

The A3D group is always looking for friends and volunteers who can put their skills to good use. We host an annual festival in Salem every July (complete with artists and vendors, musicians and performers, even a moon bounce), we raise money for useful items (desks and computers for a school in Senegal), to name a couple of active projects, and we have a good time doing all of this. We meet regularly in Salem, Massachusetts and welcome you and any guests you would like to invite to attend any and all of our gatherings. There, we discuss current projects, what needs to be done, and what we would like to do.

We look forward to meeting you soon.

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  • July 24, 2011 at 10:00 AM, 1500 Xarit (Friends) attended

    Salem CultureFest 2011

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    Like everyone, you are probably wondering what is going on at the Salem CultureFest?  You know its going to be fun, but what are some of the details?  Read on to learn... Learn more

  • July 23, 2011 at 10:00 AM, 1500 Xarit (Friends) attended

    Salem CultureFest 2011

    They rated it 5.00 5.001 (1 ratings)

    Like everyone, you are probably wondering what is going on at the Salem CultureFest?  You know its going to be fun, but what are some of the details?  Read on to learn... Learn more

  • June 18, 2011 at 11:00 AM, 2 Xarit (Friends) attended

    Peace Flag Project
    As a FREE family-friendly, fun, pre event to the A3D Salem CultureFest, A3D will be hosting a Peace Flag Project at Mamadou's Baobab Space and A Quest Actors Studio/... Learn more

  • May 23, 2011 at 8:00 PM, 9 Xarit (Friends) attended

    Preparing for Salem CultureFest 2011 and other fun projects

    They rated it 5.00 5.001 (1 ratings)

    This festival is a great way to bring the best out in Salem, sharing the sights, sounds, and flavors of many cultures that are already present in the greater North... Learn more

  • April 25, 2011 at 8:00 PM, 10 Xarit (Friends) attended

    Preparing for Salem CultureFest 2011 and other fun projects

    They rated it 5.00 5.002 (2 ratings)

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