Our Activities

Research/ academic work

  • Developing, conducting, coordinating, and supporting research projects in the field of History education in Africa.
  • Organising and participating in academic events related to History education, such as conferences, seminars, and summer schools.
  • Publishing and promoting specialist publications of relevance to History education in Africa.
  • Awarding recognition to outstanding academic research and teaching in the field.

Policy and practice

  • Organising workshops and training for History education professionals as well as learners in Africa.
  • Developing/ coordinating the development of (collaborative) innovative History teaching tools.
  • Developing a portal with relevant online resources for History educators and policy-makers
  • Promoting and coordinating a Network of African History School Clubs (NAHSC), run by teachers and learners who are members of the association.
  • Providing expertise to professionals concerned with History education in Africa.
  • Developing recommendations and policy briefs related to History education in Africa.

Communication and advocacy

  • Disseminating information across the network through the association’s website and regular e-newsletters with updates on projects, activities, events and important developments in History education in Africa and beyond.
  • Conducting public relations work and advocacy to increase awareness on the work of the association and of its members.

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