The Mpambara Cox Foundation (MCF) creates community based partnerships between the U.S. and Africa for the purpose of cross-cultural communication aimed at advancing global understanding and improving literacy in African rural schools. Programs are designed to foster and deliver sustainable development solutions to alleviate poverty in Africa through education. In the U.S., the foundation aims to enhance education in schools and colleges to create global awareness through authentic engagement with Africa running partnership programs such as pen-paling and hosting Peace Corps Volunteers in Uganda.