Sisterhood On The Move

Project Mbolo

(The word “ Mbolo” comes form the Wolof language meaning unity

Project Misson

We wish to educate children on the history, art, language and culture of Africa by exposing them to friendships and link the world in a global family.

School Partnership

The Senegalese - American Bilingual School

Ave, de l Lingue Point E. Dakar Senegal, West Africa- Tel: 221-825-5227

Madame Stephanie Nails Kane, Director

Brothers and Sisters On The Move

Springfield Ma. USA

413-250-6951

akeaton06@yahoo.com

International Project Mbolo Coordinator

The Pan African Historical Museum USA ( PAHMUSA)

1500 Main St. Tower Square - Springfield MA USA - Tel 413-733-1823

LuJuana D. Hood, Executive Director

Teachers involved in project

Miss LuJuna D, Hook (PHAMUSA)

Mr. Andrew Keaton (Brothers and Sisters on the Move)

Mission Statement

The Pan African Historical Museum USA ( PAHMUSA) is a non-profit organization consisting of four areas of specialization: Education, Culture, Careen Exploration, and Community Service. PAHMUSA houses Books, authentic art and artifacts relevant to the African and African American diasporas. As an historical museum for Schools, community centers and the general public we foster a clear understanding of Africa her peoples and her enormous contributions to human civilization. We believe in the power of SANKOFA an Akan word meaning: “Know our past so that we can move more effectively into the future.”

Our Goals

This interdisciplinary, international project based effort will meet many educational goals. We feel that our host will also learn from this experience and mutual knowledge and understanding will be developed.

The students and adult chaperones involved l with this project will:

Develop an understanding and appreciation of African history, cultures, and contributions
Learn about the peoples, language, cultures and history of West Africa before, during and after the exchange period.
Experience first hand the lifestyles and cultures of Africa.
Engage in cultural activities such as tours of historical sites, visit to museums and a visit with artist and artisans.
Become peer teachers of other children and youth. Sharing their experiences and knowledge through formal and informal presentations.
Teachers will be able to build a curriculum and advance there knowledge of African and African history by exchanging first hand dialog.
Engage in community service learning as they develop a international newspaper.

Journey to Senegal, Itinerary/Rates

Round trip economy class transportation between JFK / Dakar on Royal Air Maroc (RAM).
Day trip Casablanca and Lunch.
Transfer from RAM to Senegal Airlines to Dakar.
Round trip transfers between airport hotel.
Eight nights accommodations at Novotel Hotel with buffet breakfast daily.
Buffet lunch at Le Savanna Hotel with performance by African Dance Group. (Drinks not included).
Half day city tour of Dakar with English Speaking guide. Visits include important tourist sites and monuments.
Full day visit featuring an educational program of Goree Island and it’s infamous slave house. Includes lunch (excludes drinks).
Full day tour to the Pink Lake and a nomadic Fulani Village. Includes lunch in a local restaurant (no drinks).Dinner with a local Senegalese family featuring a variety of local dishes.
2- day festival at Senegalese American Bilingual School.

PAHMUSA

The Pan African Historical USA

1500 Main St Tower Square• Springfield, MA 01115

Tel: 413-733-1823 •pahmusa1@juno.com