About us
Our mission
Unity Through Arts and Culture Inc. (UTAC) strives to improve the lives of underprivileged and vulnerable populations by harnessing the popularity of the Arts to accomplish projects that serve and strengthen the community. We facilitate artistic and cultural events and exchanges that encourage unity through human culture to fund projects that improve society in a variety of ways such as environmental remediation, water purification, permaculture food security, educational programs, occupational training, public health and safety. Through our common love for the Arts, we empower individuals and groups to make positive impacts on our society.
Our Team of Sponsors and Volunteers is Dedicated to Improving Lives Through:
Water Purification
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Food Security
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Public Health and Safety
Environmental Remediation
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Educational Programs
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Occupational Programs
Meet the team
Samuel Burke-Favero
Samuel Burke-Favero is the founder and president of Unity through Arts and Culture. His humanitarian work has taken him all around the World. He is the proud father of 3 daughters and 2 sons. He performs music as the Trance Conductor and has published several books under the pen name Knearl Znapps's. An avid bow hunter in Northern New Mexico, he enjoys off grid living, permaculture, and traditional skills and practices.
Farhod mamatkhanov
Farhod Mamatkhanov has been a part of UTAC from the beginning. Farhod studied Mandarin Chinese with Samuel Burke-Favero at Xibei Da Xue Northwest University in Xi’An China in 2008-09. Ten years after studying together, Farhod hosted Sam at his home in Osh, Kygystan. It was there that they developed the idea to use wrestling, a sport that is popular in Central Asia to create opportunities for athletes to train and study abroad. He has spearheaded initiatives in Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, an Kazakhstan.
David and Brendan Harris
The Harris family has been a friend to the Burke family over 50 years. David supports Arts and Culture by volunteering legal services to several non-profits and the Immigration Helpline.
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Brendan is Managing Partner and his practice is concentrated in Family Law. he is a Juvenile Justice expert and former Wilderness Camp Counselor. Brendan can be reached at HarrisLawCenter.com.
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Photo from left to right; Jose Velez, David Harris, Brendan Harris.
Mamadou Niane
Mamadou Niane has been central to UTAC’s projects in Senegal. An educator and father of 3, Professor Niane has orchestrated the installation of wells in schools and clinics. He is currently working toward establishing solar electric hubs in Casamance and the Islands of Salome.
