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 Oral Histories Workshop
December 10-17, 2026 Kigali, Rwanda
Join us for a seven day immersion in Kigali, Rwanda centering oral history as a method of listening, documentation, and ethical engagement. Mornings are devoted to guided workshops on oral history theory, interview practice, and narrative responsibility, while afternoons focus on place-based learning through visits to sites such as the Kigali Genocide Memorial and community spaces central to Rwanda’s contemporary cultural life. Designed for writers, artists, students, scholars, and NGO professionals, this program offers a focused environment for learning how stories are gathered, held, and shared—shaped by history, memory, and relational accountability.
Application Deadline: August 10, 2026
Upcoming Programs
Rose Global Health Institute, Ghana
July 22- July 31, 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
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
