Join Shaya Collective for our Global Leadership Immersion: Afro-Latin America—a transformative journey exploring identity, heritage, resilience, and belonging across communities whose histories have profoundly shaped Latin America.

The history of Latin America cannot be fully understood without recognizing the enduring influence of people of African descent. Across the region, Afro-descendant communities have helped shape national identities through their contributions to music, language, food, spirituality, art, politics, and social movements. Yet many of these stories have remained underrepresented in public narratives, leaving important chapters of history overlooked.

This customizable immersion invites participants to explore one of several Latin American destinations—including Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay, or Peru—each offering a unique perspective on the history, culture, and contemporary experiences of Afro-descendant communities. Working alongside your organization, Shaya Collective will help select the destination that best aligns with your learning objectives, leadership goals, and interests.

Throughout the journey, participants will engage with local historians, cultural leaders, artists, educators, and community organizations to examine how history continues to shape identity, opportunity, and belonging today. Through museums, historic neighborhoods, cultural landmarks, community conversations, and immersive experiences, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the resilience and creativity that continue to define Afro-Latin communities across the region.

Each destination offers its own distinctive story:

Argentina explores the often-overlooked history and cultural legacy of Afro-Argentines and their enduring contributions to music, language, and national identity.

Chile highlights the experiences of Afro-Chilean communities, whose growing recognition reflects ongoing conversations about visibility, representation, and cultural preservation.

Uruguay celebrates the vibrant traditions of Afro-Uruguayan culture, including Candombe, Carnival, and the continuing pursuit of equity and social inclusion.

Paraguay introduces participants to Afro-Paraguayan communities working to preserve their cultural heritage, strengthen community identity, and advocate for greater recognition.

Peru explores the rich legacy of Afro-Peruvian culture through music, cuisine, art, and community while examining ongoing efforts to advance representation, opportunity, and social justice.

Beyond historical exploration, participants will experience each destination through its local cuisine, music, dance, traditions, neighborhoods, and community life. These shared experiences create opportunities to build authentic relationships, appreciate diverse perspectives, and better understand the connections that unite communities across the African Diaspora.

Inspired by the belief that every person possesses inherent dignity and worth, Shaya Collective creates transformational learning experiences that cultivate humility, curiosity, empathy, and ethical leadership. Participants leave with a deeper understanding of Afro-Latin cultures, meaningful cross-cultural relationships, and practical insights they can apply in their organizations, campuses, communities, and everyday lives.