Drawing on the inspiration to honor the legacy of his late father and the importance of his immediate family, The PS43 Foundation founder, Pascal Siakam, hopes to impact communities in a way that both makes a difference and honors the people who made sacrifices to see him succeed.
Pascal’s late father, Tchamo Siakam, was passionate about education, believing in both its importance and value. Education was something Tchamo believed not only enriched someone's life but could empower a person and make them a better citizen. It is therefore his father’s commitment to learning and providing access to education that Pascal wanted to carry on when it was time to set up his own charitable initiatives.
The foundation is rooted in family by its very name. Forty-three is Pascal’s jersey number, representing the four men (his father and three brothers) and three women (his mother and two sisters) of his family. The PS43 Foundation is a shared initiative that binds Pascal and his family while giving back to the community.
