We are ...

  • the African Students Association of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, otherwise known as the MIT Africans
  • an organization bringing African culture to the MIT community
  • fostering a community of students with an interest in African culture and issues
  • diverse and cohesive representing nations such as Egypt, Ethiopia, Guyana, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Swaziland, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe as well as United States, Brazil and England

We aim to ...

  • be a learning environment for those interested in African culture and issues
  • increase awareness about Africa and African issues among MIT students
  • showcase the various aspects of African culture such as way of life, food, music, clothing, beauty
  • present Africa from the African perspective

We ...

  • organize events that promote African culture and community among our members
  • involve ourselves in MIT activities such as intramural sports and the International Fair
  • assist members new to MIT adjust to the MIT work atmosphere and lifestyle

To join ...

  • attend one of our meetings or
  • e-mail our webmaster (africans-owner at mit dot edu) to be added to our mailing lists