Rose Pan African Education
Placing African Knowledge at the Heart of Global Thought
Rose Pan African Education (RPA) is a global educational organization that designs immersive academic and artistic programs for scholars, students, educators, and artists, grounded in African knowledge systems and creative traditions. Working across Africa and its global diasporas, we center place-based learning, cultural exchange, and care—bridging global inquiry with meaningful local partnership.
Immersion Writers Africa Afro-Feminist Seminar
June 27-July 2, 2026 Senegal
Embark on a literary journey: six days of cultural immersion in Dakar, paired with a seminar grounded in African feminist thought, led by Assistant Professor, Dr. Nicole Richards Diop
Designed for writers, scholars, and cultural workers engaged in feminist inquiry across the African diaspora.
Featured Programs
Afro-Feminist Seminar (Senegal)
June 27- July 2, 2026
Oral Histories in Kigali, Workshop Rwanda
December 10- December 17, 2026
Alumi Reflections
Our Impact
“Having the opportunity to go to Senegal was really transformative for me,” Edusei reflected. “It was amazing to meet with the people, understand their culture and their food, and learn how they’ve been impacted by colonization and what they’re doing to subvert that.”
- Sydnee-Marie Edusei Gettysburg College (Class of 2024)
Decolonizing Education & July Summer Research Lab Attendee 2024
Our Impact
“The best part [of the education experience] for me was meeting both of you and going to Goree Island and seeing, feeling, and experiencing what I’ve known as history; but feeling history come to life”
- Dr. Menah Pratt, J.D. PhD
Professor & Vice President for Strategic Affairs at Virginia Tech
Higher Education in Africa Faculty Program 2023
Our Impact
I don’t know if my ancestors passed these specific shores but I do feel like I’ve returned to a place I’ve already known. Dakar is gorgeous and fertile and every day I find myself in awe of the smallest adventures like buying mangos or watching kids play.
-Nia Hampton University of Maryland Baltimore County
MFA Intermedia and Digital Arts
RPA Summer Research Lab July 2024
