Decolonizing the Mind: Racial and Environmental Justice
- Namibia
- Windhoek
- South Africa
- Cape Town
- Johannesburg
About Program
Visit South Africa and Namibia, two countries with unique and multifaceted histories not often explored in-depth in U.S. curricula. This region has struggled against the lasting impacts of colonialization, apartheid, the fight for liberation, ethnic and racial tensions, and the ongoing climate crisis. This program examines how people can organize themselves toward positive social change and the triumph of the human spirit.
We will travel to multiple cities, with visits to museums, local groups, and many guest speakers. This is core to our philosophy of listening to the voices of multiple people, by facilitating encounters with people who have been marginalized. Examples include: Feminist and Human Rights activists, Members of the African National Congress and opposition parties, student and youth groups, and many more!
Host families add to the community experience, in addition to optional internships in Windhoek.
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Program Highlights
- Host family stays.
- Engagement with community.
- Focus on social justice.
- Two-country program.
- Excursions included.