We Are Family Foundation
www.wearefamilyfoundation.org

Our Mission

The We Are Family Foundation® celebrates the vision of a global family by creating and supporting programs that inspire and educate people about mutual respect, understanding, and appreciation of cultural diversity.

Sometimes . . .Good Comes out of Tragedy

The We Are Family Foundation® (WAFF) was born in response to the tragic events of September 11, 2001 and named after the world renowned hit song “We Are Family” written in 1979 for the successful pop group Sister Sledge by legendary songwriter/ producer Nile Rodgers and his late music partner, Bernard Edwards.

On the weekend of September 22, 2001, eleven days after the tragedy, Nile and Tommy Boy Music president Tom Silverman gathered 200 celebrities together to re-record “We Are Family” as a way to try to commence the healing process.

A music video and film of the recording sessions followed, as well as a music video for kids. These recordings proved the song’s power to provide hope and solace through its uplifting beat and message of global unity.

The We Are Family Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, was formed in 2002 to continue promoting the messages of diversity, understanding, respect, and the vision of a global family.