African Institution

The African Institution is a company incorporated in the United Kingdom Association of opponents of slavery and the development of the African continent.

It was founded in connection with the abolition of the slave trade in 1807. Met in her and rallied the supporters of the abolitionist movement (eg William Wilberforce ). Their goal was at the same time, however, to civilize Africa and teach. She founded many schools in Africa, particularly in Sierra Leone. 1810, the then head of Zachary Macaulay made ​​for the return of Sarah Baartman, the Hottentot Venus called, in the Cape Province strong.