Teach East Africa WEEK
February 9 - 13th, 2026
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East Africa is home to over 335 Million people, who speak thousands of languages, and whose vast and interconnected lives & histories over millennia have
shaped the world.
We invite teachers and administrators to commit to teaching about East Africa throughout the week of February 9th-13th, 2026.
It's easy and there are multiple ways to participate!
Read a book, listen to East African music, watch a video,
or teach a full lesson.
Get ideas from teachers who participated in Teach East Africa.
Participating teachers in 2026 will receive a free book when you send us your teaching stories.
What students are saying about Teach East Africa
“I enjoyed the overall experience of exploring our black history and culture. Especially East Africa, which is often times in the shadow of West Africa. We constantly hear stories of Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon etc. So being able to highlight East Africa showed me great insight into black culture and heritage.”
“It’s important to learn about other countries to get rid of internalized racism. A lot of Americans think that Africa is poor. In reality, Africa is rich in culture, rivers, and natural resources.”
--Students from Brockton High School, MA
Don't know where to start?
Contact Us! Email us at africa@bu.edu
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This project found inspiration from the Teaching Central America Week campaign developed and led by Teaching for Change. Teaching Central America Week is October 7-11 2024.
Thanks to Teaching for Change for such meaningful social justice work.
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