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Re-Centering African Thought

in European Education

Empowering students through Afrocentric perspectives that reshape narratives, enrich learning, and foster a more inclusive academic future across Europe.
DISCOVER OUR PROGRAMS

Re-Centering African Thought

in European Education

Empowering students through Afrocentric perspectives that reshape narratives, enrich learning, and foster a more inclusive academic future across Europe.
DISCOVER OUR PROGRAMS
Empowerment through Education

We believe education should uplift, liberate, and inspire self-determination.

Intellectual Rigor

We are dedicated to critical thinking, scholarly depth, and academic excellence across all disciplines and programs.

Community-Engaged Learning

We integrate scholarship with responsibility, anchoring academia in Afro-descended communities.

Critical Consciousness

We cultivate awareness of historical and structural injustices, empowering learners to become agents of change.

  • WHO WE ARE

About broos Institute

The Broos Institute for Afrocentric Studies and Research aims to: promote the primary provision and broadening of high-quality secondary and scientific education in a broad context, with a focus on the background of the individual student, as well as performing all further actions that are related to the foregoing or may be conducive to this, all in the broadest sense of the word as referred to in Article 49 of the Secondary Education Act.

The foundation has started the process of setting up educational institutes at tertiairy education levels. To this end, we have entered into a partnership with the Millar Institute for Transdisciplinary and Development Studies (MITDS), giving students access to unique local and international Afrocentric programs at university level.
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+31 6 27263050

Education that teaches us our best self

The Broos Institute for Afrocentric Studies and Research is an Amsterdam-based, mission driven nonprofit organization, that is introducing Afrocentric perspectives into the Eurocentric education system.

We are launching the first African University Campus in the Netherlands. People of African descent are here, so it makes sense for African educational institutes to be here as well.

Broos Institute is named after Suriname’s venerated Maroon leader Broos (Babel), the only anti-slavery freedom fighter from Suriname of whom a picture exists.
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Broos Campus

Together with our partner -the Millar Institute for Transdisciplinary and Development Studies (MITDS) in Bolgatanga, Ghana- we are set to launch the first courses of the first African university campus in the Netherlands.
Target date: September 2025
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Courses

The courses and programmes of Het Broos Instituut are offered in collaboration with affiliated universities and partners. Our initiatives are all based on the principles of the classical university, with a unique Afrocentric twist.

Programs

-Short courses.
-Master's studies
-PhD studies

Rooted in Community. Driven by Knowledge.

Join us in reshaping education through scholarship and responsibility—grounded in the lived experiences of Afro-descended communities.
Empowering Communities
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Our Programms

Empowering academic excellence through an Afrocentric lens -honoring African heritage, fostering critical inquiry, and reshaping narratives through inclusive, culturally grounded education.
1. Afrocentric Education

An approach to learning that centers African history, culture, and values, empowering students through curricula rooted in African perspectives and experiences.

2. Freedom Movements

A study of historical and contemporary struggles for liberation across Africa and the African diaspora, highlighting resistance, resilience, and the pursuit of justice.

3. African Philosophy

Explores indigenous African thought systems, ethics, metaphysics, and worldviews, emphasizing communal values, spirituality, and knowledge traditions.

4. African Political Theory

Examines political ideas and systems developed within African contexts, including precolonial governance, anti-colonial struggles, pan-Africanism, and modern political movements.

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Broos Institute Events

Join us for engaging lectures, cultural gatherings, and academic forums that celebrate African thought, foster critical dialogue, and connect communities committed to Afrocentric education.
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Racism from a Geopolitical Perspective

Racism from a Geopolitical Perspective A guest lecture at Wageningen University with second year bachelor's students,...

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African solutions for African challenges

A lecture at the 10th anniversary of the Millar Institute for Transdisciplinary and Development Studies (MITDS),...

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  • TESTIMONIALS

Voices of Impact

Hear from students, educators, and partners whose lives have been transformed by our Afrocentric approach to education and community building.
The Broos Institute helped me reconnect with my roots while advancing academically. The Afrocentric curriculum gave me a sense of pride and purpose I never found elsewhere.
Amina K.
Amina K.Student
Partnering with the Broos Institute has been an eye-opening journey. Their approach to education centers dignity, heritage, and real community impact.
Dr. Kwame Mensah
Dr. Kwame MensahEducator
Attending events and lectures at the Institute reshaped my understanding of African history and identity. It’s more than education — it’s empowerment.
Leo D.
Leo D.Community Member
  • FAQ's

Frequently Asked Question

Get quick answers to common questions about our mission, programs, partnerships, and how you can get involved with the Broos Institute.
Phone Number:

+31 6 27263050

Afrocentric education centers African perspectives, values, and histories, creating a curriculum that reflects the lived experiences of Afro-descended communities.

The Broos Campus, offering tertiary-level Afrocentric programs, is scheduled to open in 2025 as a branch of the Millar Institute for Transdisciplinary and Development Studies in Ghana.

We will offer a range of secondary and tertiary programs focusing on Afrocentric education, African philosophy, political theory, and social development.

Our programs are open to students of all backgrounds who are interested in exploring education through an Afrocentric lens and contributing to community transformation.ismod aptent quisque ut quis lorem turpis cubilia. Fusce urna consectetuer commodo faucibus semper congue sit pellentesque.

Yes, we are proudly partnered with the Millar Institute for Transdisciplinary and Development Studies (MITDS), providing students with access to unique local and international programs.

You can support the Broos Institute by attending our events, enrolling in courses, sharing our mission, or partnering with us to expand access to Afrocentric education.

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