Who is Bakari?
Bakari Henderson is the beloved son of Phil and Jill Henderson and the brother of P.J. and Jory. At 22, Bakari was murdered on the Greek island of Zakynthos on 7-7-17 while pursuing his dream of launching Bakari Luxury Sportswear, his clothing line, which he conceptualized as a young teenager.
The Bakari Foundation was made in his honor and memory.
Our Impact
Empowering Youth
Year-long financial literacy and entrepreneurship programs for over 2,000 underresourced high school students in Austin ISD
Summer Enrichment
Three-week-long international educational exchange programs and internships that pay a true living wage for high school students
Education Encouragment
Scholarships for graduating high school seniors who have shown resilience in overcoming adversity
Advocacy for a Cause
We provide professional therapy and peer support for crime victims while advocating for victims' rights and mental health equity
Healing
Retreats
Families, accompanied by trauma-trained therapists, participate in unique immersive experiences to find peace and rebuild after losing loved ones to homicide
8-Year Community
For eight years, we have served as a community for those who have lost loved ones to homicide and have given them a space to share their experiences
Our Initiatives
