Placing African Knowledge at the Heart of Global Thought

Rose Pan African Education (RPA) is a global educational organization that centers African knowledge as a vital foundation for world-building and cross-cultural understanding.

We design immersive academic and artistic programs that connect a global network of scholars, students, educators, and artists to the depth and dynamism of African intellectual and creative traditions. From our foundational hubs in Senegal, Ghana, and South Africa, our work extends across the African continent and its global diasporas, fostering a truly worldwide dialogue. We are committed to reciprocal partnership, investing in local communities through educational initiatives and artist residencies to ensure that global learning drives local impact.We empower scholars, students, educators, and artists by deepening their engagement with African knowledge systems, creative traditions, and contemporary scholarship. Simultaneously, we invest in local communities through partnerships, artist residencies, and educational support—bridging global learning with meaningful impact.