African Institution holds its first meeting in London
- When
- 1807–1809
- Where
- London
- Episodes
- 3
The African Institution was established in 1807 to replace the Sierra Leone Company, aiming to improve living standards in Freetown rather than focusing solely on evangelism. Its first meeting occurred in London on 14 April 1807, where rules were proposed. The organization produced annual reports until 1824, initially viewing African populations as needing civilizational intervention.
Episodes
- First Meeting and Rules
The African Institution held its first meeting in London on 14 April 1807, proposing rules and regulations for its operations.
- First Annual Report
The first report was presented on 15 July 1807, outlining the committee's view on African society and its mission.
- Third Annual Report
The third report, presented on 25 March 1809, detailed educational training for African youths.
Background and detail
Background. The African Institution was founded in 1807 following the abolition of the slave trade in the United Kingdom. It was formed to succeed the Sierra Leone Company, which had failed to create a viable refuge for freed slaves. Unlike the Company, which prioritized evangelism, the Institution aimed to improve the standard of living in Freetown, West Africa.
First Meeting. The Institution's first meeting took place on 14 April 1807. During this gathering, rules and regulations were proposed. The organization subsequently produced a series of annual reports from 1807 to 1824, documenting its activities and views on African development.
Early Reports. The first report, presented on 15 July 1807, stated that the committee viewed the people of Africa as 'sunk in ignorance and barbarism' and assumed the task of introducing 'civilisation'. The third report, presented on 25 March 1809, noted that three African youths had received training in a new educational procedure.
Sources
- African Institution Wikipedia, revision of 2024-09-11
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