The Future of HBCUs in Africa
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Angola HBCU Workshops: Purpose, Mission, and Vision
The Angola HBCU initiative, spearheaded by ICCOUNCIL and the MIREX Angola-Venancio de Moura Diplomatic Academy in partnership with the African Union, aims to foster collaborative education, research, and socio-economic development between Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Angolan higher education institutions . The overarching vision is to validate the feasibility and impact of these partnerships, with the ultimate goal of establishing a robust foundation for collaboration that drives educational growth, enhances international cooperation, and prepares 101 HBCUs to offer scholarships to Angolan youth and establish satellite campuses across Angola.
This initiative is built upon several key pillars, including fostering strong partnerships between HBCUs and Angolan institutions, exploring collaboration in education and research, developing plans for satellite campuses, and encouraging networking. The program aligns with the African Union's 2025 theme, 'Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations,' and Aspiration 5 of the Africa Agenda 2063, which seeks to foster a strong cultural identity and shared values across Africa. The workshops are structured in three phases—Feasibility and Foundation Validation, Pilot Study and Readiness, and Comprehensive Engagement—all leading up to the 'Road to Angola Higher Education Conference' scheduled for June 17-19, 2026, in Luanda.
Angola HBCU Higher Education Initiative Workshops
The Angola HBCU Higher Education Initiative involves a series of workshops designed to prepare Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for a partnership with Angola, culminating in the Pan Africa Conference in Luanda, Angola, from June 17-19, 2026. The initiative is structured in three phases of training workshops, with the first cohort's workshop initially proposed for dates including December 19, 2025. The primary goal of these preparatory workshops is to validate the feasibility of forging partnerships between HBCUs and Angolan institutions, laying the groundwork for scholarship offerings and the establishment of HBCU satellite campuses in Angola. Phase 1 focuses on validating the feasibility and potential impact of partnering 20-25 HBCUs with Angolan institutions and ministries, aiming to establish a foundation for collaborative education and research. The objectives include identifying and engaging HBCUs, conducting preliminary assessments to align strengths with Angola's needs, securing endorsements from Angolan government ministries, and developing a strategic framework for the initiative. The expected outcome is to prepare the 3 cohort of HBCUs for successful scholarship programs and the establishment of satellite campuses, ensuring a robust presence and fostering long-term educational and socio-economic ties at the 2026 conference.