Background

THE AFRICAN CARIBBEAN EDUCATION NETWORK

‘Addressing inequity and racial justice by enhancing access and experiences in education and workplaces where there is an underrepresentation of young Black people’

 

Student, Teacher & Parent Networking | Racial Inclusion Workshops, Training & Consultancy | Student Education & Workplace Initiatives

8000+

MEMBERS ACROSS OUR PARENT, STUDENT & TEACHER NETWORKS – NATIONALLY

150+

SCHOOLS THAT OUR NETWORK COVERS THROUGH THE SPREAD OF OUR MEMBERS

THE NETWORK

Established in 2019, ACEN (African Caribbean Education Network) is an initiative founded by parents of African Caribbean heritage children attending prestigious academic institutions. Through personal experiences and those shared by other Black parents in similar environments, we recognised that our children encounter distinct opportunities and challenges.
Determined to address both proactively, we sought to harness the power of ‘networks’ connecting parents, teachers, students, and alumni in the realms of education and professional spheres.
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IMPACTING RACIAL INEQUALITY & INEQUITY

Acknowledging the significant underrepresentation of Black individuals in decision-making roles across society, and the interconnected nature of these roles with leading academic institutions, we collaborate with academically selective institutions to actively increase the enrollment and experiences of students within these spaces. In addition, we work with organisations to increase outreach and engagement of workplace access initiatives.
Our primary objective is to foster greater equity within the Black community, both now, and over a generation.