Harambee Ministries

Harambee Ministries offers Build University (B.U.), After The Bell, Harambee Performing Arts (HPA), the B.E.E. Program, and Power Talk. The B.E.E. Program serves ages 6-17 and is tuition-free academic enrichment. After The Bell is described as providing a safe space for students after school.

Programs

• Build University (B.U.)
• After The Bell
• Harambee Performing Arts (HPA)
• B.E.E. Program — 6-17
• Power Talk

At a glance

• Ages: 6–17 years old

About the provider

Harambee Ministries says its mission is to encourage, support, and empower youth and their families through the power of education, leadership, and discipleship. The site says it serves the Pasadena community and Pasadena and its surrounding communities, partners with Pasadena Unified School students and families, and provides culturally responsive curriculum for Eliot & Altadena Arts Magnet schools. The leadership team includes Brandon Lamar, Courtney Linsey, Terrané Peterson, Kim Kirui, and Peju Oluwole. The About page says that what began 40 years ago as a rally cry still resounds today.

Harambee says its programs work like a funnel and that the Performing Arts program engages students and families on a large scale with the hope they navigate through the rest of its offerings. The site describes After The Bell as providing a safe space for students after school. The BEE Program is tuition-free academic enrichment.

What families say

“Harambee is not just a performing arts program, it is so much more. It is a great place to learn and grow, the highlight of my summer, and it’s a great place to make friends.” — Riley, Harambee Scholar

“At Harambee they’re not just building artists. They’re shaping hearts, minds and developing the next leaders of this generation.” — Tracy & Christy Meeks, Parents of Harambee Scholars

Last updated October 24, 2026.