WHO WE ARE
Rooted in Legacy, Rising Toward the Future
- ABOUT US
Our Name and legacy
By carrying his name, we honor that legacy and commit ourselves to building academic spaces in Europe that are Afrocentric, inclusive, and transformative. Here, learners are not only invited to study African thought, but to think from it and live within it.
Our Vision:
- Establish the first African university campus in the Netherlands
- Champion African thought and foster critical inquiry
- Cultivate an inclusive and empowering learning environment
Our Mission:
- Empower individuals by challenging dominant narratives.
- Build a more just, inclusive, and culturally grounded future.
- Provide a meaningful educational experience for people of African descent and the broader global community.
Our Story
We exist to reframe African thought within European academia and to center African epistemologies in scholarship and research. Our mission is to create inclusive spaces where African perspectives shape leadership, learning, and innovation. By doing so, we advance cultural identity, shared knowledge, and meaningful social transformation.
Our programs range from short courses to doctoral-level research, designed for learners who want to engage critically with African knowledge systems. Each program emphasizes inclusivity, rigor, and creativity, while encouraging independent inquiry. Together, these opportunities prepare scholars to generate knowledge with transformative impact.
Through strong partnerships with institutions such as the Millar Institute for Transdisciplinary and Development Studies (Ghana) and Anton de Kom University (Suriname), Broos Institute creates a vibrant transnational academic community. Together, we are building new spaces of learning that are Afrocentric, global, and future-focused.
Our Board
Founder & Executive Director
Chairlady
Secretary
Treasurer