About Us

The HBCU Africa Education Coalition (HAEC)

HAEC aims to eliminate the disparity of access to study-abroad opportunities on the continent of Africa and its Diaspora. Through the 100,000 Strong Africa Initiative, the Coalition will leverage a Pan African Study Abroad Model to facilitate access to improve study abroad opportunities among students of African descent.

University and Organizational Partners

  • Team CSR Ghana
  • Hawk Shots
  • Beyond The Return
  • Ahaspora
  • West 2 West
  • Aya Centre
  • Unchained Inc
  • Rice Fame Group
  • Pan African Heritage World Museum
  • MostDef Foundation
  • Ministry of Education
  • United Way Ghana
  • Kustom Looks
  • Ghana Tourism Authority
  • Eliu Gift Hub
  • Crescendo Foods
  • African Students Empowerment Group
  • Africa Global Radio
  • KNUST
  • Omega Psi Phi
  • Tennessee State University logo
  • Fisk University
  • Clark Atlanta University logo
  • University Of Cape Coast logo
  • Morgan State University logo
  • Institute for Racial Justice logo
  • AUCC
  • Howard University Department of Occupational Therapy
  • Huston–Tillotson University
  • Hampton University
  • Norfolk State University

Help us enhance study abroad opportunities for students of African ancestry.

In taking financial barriers away for students of African ancestry to engage in study abroad, we advocate that you may opt to sponsor your university students and/or be a part of the Fundraising campaign.

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  • Julia Atayi
    Last summer, I joined Morgan State University and HAEC's study abroad program in Ghana, an unforgettable experience that deepened my cultural understanding. We visited historical sites, advised students on studying abroad, and engaged in service-learning with local schools. The program fostered lasting friendships and enriched my global perspective—highly recommended.
    Julia Atayi
  • Chrishonda O'Quinn
    HAEC has given me the opportunity to evolve not only in my leadership but also in my awareness of my history and how to connect who I am and whose I am to my everyday life. I would not replace this experience for anything.
    Chrishonda O'Quinn
  • Brea Brown
    I loved and cherished every moment of being able to explore, gain knowledge and connect with my ancestral roots while also building a community of supportive HBCU students from across the US.
    Brea Brown
  • Clayton Oglesby
    I love my experience with HAEC. Going back to the Motherland, let alone Ghana, was an amazing experience for me to learn more about my African-American heritage. Dr. Bev, Mr. Brinkley, and Dr. E were amazing figures that gave us a lot of guidance and assistance throughout the program! I highly recommend this for any other HBCU student!
    Clayton Oglesby
  • Iyanna Taylor
    Having the opportunity to travel to Accra, Ghana, for study abroad was one of the most fulfilling experiences I've had in my undergraduate experience! I was able to immerse myself into Ghanaian culture for three weeks and it was something I'd never forget. I'm so grateful to have been able to learn more about the language, history, cuisine and social aspects of Ghana and I would always recommend for others to take the chance of changing your life with HAEC. Special thanks to Auntie Bev!
    Iyanna Taylor