The African Renaissance and Diaspora Network (ARDN) is an internationally operating 501(c)(3) NGO that seeks to accelerate the advent of the African renaissance by advocating for and supporting United Nations processes and objectives, such as the Sustainable Development Goals, as they relate to Africa and the African diaspora. ARDN mobilizes the passion of government, educators, artists, intellectuals, the private sector, civil society and youth, using the power of sport and culture as vectors for achieving these important benchmarks that have been discussed and agreed upon by governments throughout the world.