The Whitfield Foundation is a non-profit organization located in Washington D.C., U.S.A., operating under the tutorship of founder and CEO, Malvin G. Whitfield. Established in 1989, and incorporated in 1990, the Whitfield Foundation is dedicated to the promotion of sports, academics, and culture around the globe. The foundation was created out of a need to continue the work and programs orchestrated and implemented by Mal Whitfield during his 47 years of service as a professor, diplomat, and sports program organizer in the U.S., Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Caribbean. To many around the world he is known as "the Sports Ambassador." During his tenure, he was personally instrumental in raising millions of dollars to fund and operate training camps and programs for Olympic teams in Africa. He is the author of several abstracts on athletics and the well-known book entitled "Learning To Run," which has been published internationally in three languages. Mal Whitfield 2009 at the Inauguration of President Obama Picture by John@Jglennphoto.com

OTHER IMPORTANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF MAL WHITFIELD AND THE FOUNDATION INCLUDE:

•	5,000 scholarships for athletes		In India to accompany Muhammad Ali to Africa on his official African Nations' Tour, 1980. (Moscow Olympics boycott).
•	Advocation and technical support for sports, coaches, and foreign organizations
•	The establishment of sports programs, clinics and training programs for youths, high performance athletes, coaches, and educators nationally and internationally
•	Organization of the "Friendship Run" from Berlin to Moscow and the establishment of a 5,000-person pen pal exchange
•	Endorsements and fundraising support to many national track and field meets for youths in the U.S. and overseas
•	Solicitation and forwarding of thousands of dollars of sports equipment, supplies, uniforms, computers, and books to developing countries lacking funds and resources
•	International program development for youth leadership, culture, and academics to countries in Africa, Asia, and the U.S.
•	Creation of the Senior Citizens International Olympics
BOARD MEMBERS INCLUDE:
			Mal Whitfield trained, counseled, & coached some of Africa's greatest athletes. One of those who profited from his wise counsel was Meruts Yifter of Ethiopia, 1980 Moscow Gold Medalist in the 5,000 & 10,000 meters.
•	The Honorable Carlos C. Campbell - Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce
•	Mr. John M. Wilson - Equitable Life Insurance Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
•	Mr. William A. Toomey - 1968 Decathlon Gold Medal Winner, Sports Consultant
•	Mr. Robert O. Jones - Former U.S. Diplomat, Professor of Political  Science
•	The Honorable Arthur W. Lewis - Ambassador (Ret.)
•	The Honorable Stephanie Lee-Myers - Former Asst. Secretary Public Affairs, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Currently Vice-President RJ Meyers Publishing Co.
•	Herbert P. Douglas, Jr. - Vice - President Schieffelin & Somerset (Ret.)
•	Charles Mukora - Elected official and businessman, Kenya
•	Walter Abmayr, Senior Lecturer University of Heidelberg, FRG International Sports Promotion
•	Arthur Wint, MD - (in memoriam) - 1948 Olympic Champion, Jamaica