Sankofa Education Program
Youth Study Abroad Program
The Sankofa program is an immersive experience that gives American children an opportunity to evolve in the rich traditions of African culture.
The goal of the Sankofa program is to restore traditions in the Pan-African community. Sankofa students will be given a holistic education, while they are guided through a journey of self-exploration curated by traditions. The students will live in the cultural beach town of Cotonou, Benin and learn to cultivate meaningful relationships with nature and their community.
The Sankofa Program follows a core curriculum that is supplemented by elective modules taught by local and international artists and teachers. We have partnered with Le Petite Poucet, a local elementary school located in Cotonou, Benin. Students are between the ages of 5-11 years old and are offered a scholastic education consistent with their age group. Our electives courses are rooted in African and Beninese culture and will include a broad spectrum of creative genres like music, dance, art, physical excersise, and history.
On the weekends, the children will receive traditional, cultural, and spiritual education, lead by the global president of Naziafah Organization (Minon Nahye Kpessi Ko’ndodo Todegla) and U.S. President (Priestess Haneera Abounu) at the Palais de la Reine-mere temple in Allada Benin.
The cost to register for the Sankofa Program is $500 (non refundable). Separately program tuition will include tutoring, housing, food, elective courses, transportation, and security (additional fees to apply).
Apply: Sankofa House Parent
Are you a retired educator or administrator, recent college graduate, or homeschooling parent dedicated to the development and cultivation of the next generation?
Are you an artist, musician, entrepreneur, or someone looking to travel and repatriate to Benin?
Do you have creative ideas of how to help children learn and retain the information they need to be successful in life?
The Sankofa Program is looking for a dynamic individual who has experience in teaching and/or administration to be the house parent for the 2023-2024 school year in Cotonou, Benin. The house parent will provide supervision, support, and guidance for the young children participating in the program
Duties and responsibilities:
• Supervise students during activities, excursions, and free time
• Ensure students follow program rules and guidelines
• Assist with transportation to and from activities
• Coordinate with program director and resolve any issues that arise
• Identify and create process & procedure improvement plans, as well as document necessary routines and processes
• Be available and on call for students in case of emergency
Compensation (includes the below).
• Round trip airfare ticket
• Monthly stipend
Program provides the following:
• Room & Board
• Food
• Transportation
Requirements:
• Fluency in English ( Intermediate or advance French is preferred)
• Experience supervising or mentoring young children
• Ability to manage responsibilities independently
• Flexibility, patience and good problem-solving skills
• Commitment to students' safety, well-being and having a positive experience
To apply, please complete the form below and email your resume to naziafah.us@gmail.com
