Sankofa Summer School

Request for Proposals

OVERVIEW

Using an Afrocentric approach, Sankofa Summer School is a series of classes and workshops designed to educate people about the lives and work of Africana people the world over. The school runs during the summer months and students are encouraged to set aside time for their personal enlightenment and the opportunity to build community with new people. 

We are seeking instructors for the 2025 session. This RFP offers guidance for those interested in participating in this project.

Project Goals

Sankofa Summer School provides an opportunity for students of various backgrounds to engage in learning activities they may not readily have access to in their local communities. Each class and workshop is uniquely designed to promote culture consciousness, educate about African Diaspora culture and history, increase awareness of issues important and relevant to the lives of people of the African Diaspora, and encourage further exploration and inquiry.

Criteria for Instructors

1. Must be people of the African Diaspora

2. Classes/ workshops must center on people of the African Diaspora

3. Materials, sources, research, etc. must be from people of the African Diaspora

4. Should have experience conducting workshops, giving lectures, facilitating trainings, and/or teaching classes (in-person or online)

Logistics

Sankofa Summer School 2025 will run from July 21, 2025 to August 8, 2025. Instructors will be responsible for presenting one session during that time. Each session should run between 60 and 90 minutes. Virtual classes are generally held at 7:00 p.m. ET, but there is flexibility based on the availability of instructors and the interest of students. 

This year, we are looking to host in-person and virtual classes, so please indicate interest and availability for either session type. Priority will be given to instructors who live in the Philadelphia area (for in-person classes). If you have access to space to host a class in your local city, please indicate that as well. You will receive administrative support to do so.

Instructors are paid for their instructions. Details will be provided upon acceptance of proposals. For 2025, we are looking to offer ten classes this year, so consider the competitive nature of our request.

Submission Requirements

Complete the Proposal Submission Form

Complete and submit this form (https://bit.ly/SankofaRFP2025 and also below). Submissions are due March 30, 2025, 11:59 pm ET. Preliminary decisions will be made and selected instructors will be notified to schedule an interview. 

Instructor Interview & Final Selection

Interviews with the founder will be completed by April 20, 2025. Selected school instructors will be notified by May 11, 2025 and will have to respond with intent to participate by May 18, 2025.

Further Information

Inquiries should be directed to info@sankofasummerschool.com. Please note: we will reach out to instructors directly if we wish to speak further with you about your submission.