Bringing Together Families Separated by Historic Mass Human Trafficking from Africa
Finding our Ethnic Homelands
The African Kinship Reunion
Our Mission
The African Kinship Reunion (TAKiR) is a pioneering research project that harnesses the power of genetic testing, genealogical research, and social science to help people of African descent reconnect with their ancestral roots and long-lost family members scattered by the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
Our vision is a world where every person of African descent has the opportunity to know their true origins, embrace their rich cultural heritage, and build meaningful relationships with their extended family. Join us on this transformative journey as we work together to bridge the past, embrace the present, and build a future where the bonds of family and culture transcend the boundaries of time and space.
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TAKiR aims to reconnect individuals of African descent with their ancestral roots and long-lost family members. Learn more about our community and join us today!
How It Works
We combine science with cultural and emotional understanding to empower you on a journey toward family reunification. Discover which avenue for participation is right for you!
Security
We adhere to the highest standards of privacy, data protection, and ethical research practices, to ensure participant information is treated with care and respect.
Our Services
Family Tree
Uncover and visualize your family connections in an interactive tree.
Ancestry Connections
Explore your African heritage and relatedness across multiple generations.
Learn About Relatives
Meet your relatives through individual, customizable profiles.
Relatives List
Connect with your relatives by browsing an interactive list.
Relatives Map
Discover relatives from around the world using an interactive map.
Connect With Relatives
Get to know your relatives by chatting directly via in-app messaging.
At The African Kinship Reunion (TAKiR), we are committed to being a responsible steward of your Personal Information. We handle your data with the utmost care and secure it using a combination of administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards. This Privacy Policy clearly outlines how we collect, use, store, and share your data when you interact with our website as a user or participate in our research project. Our goal is to maintain transparency and build trust with our users and participants by adhering to stringent privacy practices.
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Your questions and input are important to us! Whether you have questions about the project or getting involved, suggestions for improving our platform, or just want to share your experience, we'd love to hear from you. For direct communication, feel free to email us at contact@takir.org. We welcome all feedback and will review your message as soon as possible.