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.
History, Memory, Diaspora
Dakar Senegal
November 21-28, 2026
Learn Senegal through history, memory, and contemporary African art: seven days of intellectual and cultural immersion in Dakar, anchored by a seminar exploring African historical consciousness, the African diaspora, memory, colonialism, and the politics of place—alongside engagement with the Dakar Biennale and Senegal’s vibrant contemporary art scene.
Designed for writers, scholars, artists, educators, and cultural workers interested in African history, memory, diaspora, and contemporary African cultural production.
Alumni Reflections
Upcoming Programs
Oral Histories Workshop in Kigali, Rwanda
December 10-December 17, 2026
Afro Feminist Seminar, Senegal
January 10- January 17, 2027
AfroFeminist Seminar Testimonies
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
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
