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BREAKING NEWS! UNGEI Releases Girls' Advancement Program Case Study

BREAKING NEWS! UNGEI Releases Girls’ Advancement Program Case Study

Save This Image Asante Africa Foundation (based in Livermore/Oakland) has been recognized by the United Nations as a Best Practice to Do “Good” for the Girls. Save This Image The UNGEI Good Practice Fund’ supports organisations and local governments from across the globe to shed light on best practices and lessons learnt in gender focused education initiatives. Out of 450 global nominations for…

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2015 - The Numbers Are in!

2015 – The Numbers Are in!

After almost a decade of operations, this year we still managed to bring in new firsts. Adapting to tech innovations, becoming a more meaningful part of communities where we work, and getting organized to achieve our future goals has made it an incredible experience overall. Though we could never wrap it all up in one message, our CEO, Erna Grasz makes a valiant effort here. System Level…

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Double Down Your Investment for a Better Tomorrow

Flashback to 2010 in Africa, a time when local business leaders and community chiefs in East Africa realized how education had to be more than just numbers and letters. To create a more impactful and 21st century relevant generation, we had to produce graduates that were nothing less than the most dynamic of change agents. To put forth new ideas, they’d have to have the confidence to be heard. To…

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The Bright Future of Tanzania: Lucian Graduates to Second Lieutenant

Celebrating a Military Graduation this Memorial Day Lucian Salema now a Second Lieutenant There is much to celebrate this Memorial Day. Lucian, one of Asante Africa’s rising stars, recently graduated as a Second Lieutenant from the Monduli Military Academy. We are celebrating a bit more than usual because his path has not always been an easy one. Unlike in the U.S. where public education is…

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Volunteer Spotlight - Kimberly Huynh

Volunteer Spotlight – Kimberly Huynh

“I currently work, and have been working, for education non-profits. I compartmentalized my life into two parts: work and leisure. I loved being artistic and crafty but was rarely given the opportunity to put those skill-sets into my day-to-day. When I found Asante Africa Foundation, I was able to practice my design skills while simultaneously working for an organization that held high to my…

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2015 - Silicon Valley and Africa: Innovation Transcends Boundaries

2015 – Silicon Valley and Africa: Innovation Transcends Boundaries

Thank- you to everyone for joining us for another successful event! Find out more about this event here!

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Girls' Advancement Program: Wezesha Vijana

Girls’ Advancement Program: Wezesha Vijana

By: Erna Grasz, CEO Asante Africa Foundation It takes a Global Village to raise a child – Observations from the field With International Women’s day just around the corner (March 8th) I pause to think about how strong and resilient women and girls in developing countries are in their day to day lives. Recently, the Kenya team and I met with the School Principal, Esther, at Nchaishi Primary…

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Girl child empowerment; More than 500 teenage girls in Kenya graduate with skills on puberty, reproductive health and financial literacy

Nairobi February 17, 2016 – It was joy and celebration at Michinda Primary School, Rift Valley, Kenya following the graduation of more than 500 teenage girls after undertaking training in puberty, reproductive health, menstrual hygiene and financial literacy under the Always Keeping Girls in School program by Asante Africa Foundation and multinational consumer product maker Procter & Gamble…

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Empowering girls through community involvement – My observations of Asante Africa Foundation's Wezesha Vijana – Girls Advancement Program

Empowering girls through community involvement – My observations of Asante Africa Foundation’s Wezesha Vijana – Girls Advancement Program

By: Carolyne Sunte My experience working with young adolescent girls has been great! In last four years I have witnessed a dramatic change. Previously alarmed by body changes and cultural practices, young girls would often drop out of school. Since enrolling in our program, they are sitting tall and are proud of their achievements. Asante Africa Foundation’s Wezesha Vijana – Girls Advancement…

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Volunteer Spotlight - Sophie

Volunteer Spotlight – Sophie

I started to volunteer for Asante Africa Foundation nearly 2 years ago while I was pregnant. I wanted to be involved with an organization outside of my family and children. Volunteering is extremely important to me. I have been fortunate to have been given so much in life and believe it is important to give back. Moreover, I am a granddaughter, daughter and sister of teachers and I strongly…

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Always donates eight million pads to keep girls in school Asante Africa Foundation makes the news: Procter & Gamble (P&G), the manufacturer of Always sanitary brand has increased its commitment towards puberty education and menstrual hygiene management to enable girls spend more time in school.

2016 Looking Forward: Building on our Success

Now in its sixth year, the Leadership and Entrepreneurship Incubator (LEI) program has enabled over 800 students to gain valuable skills including income generation, job readiness, and personal development. The strength of a program can only truly be measured by the impact it has on its participants. At the last LEI East African Summit we had corporate sponsors who ask for our alumni as interns.…

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Meet Our 2016 Team

New talents, strengths and skills ensure our continued commitment to innovate, stretch and grow as a global organization. Introducing the newest additions of the Global Operations Team. As we enter 2016 we are introducing several new additions to the Global Operations team. Most of these individuals you have met throughout 2015 and their roles were formalized as we started 2016. Each new staff…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Amrit

I work for a company that strongly believes in giving back to the community, and I am always looking for opportunities to help in any way I can. One of the causes I really care for is education. Being a son of two teachers, I know how important education is and how it can change one’s life. In my search, I came across Asante Africa Foundation’s volunteering opportunities, and I was very impressed…

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UNICEF- Girls Education Initiative Awards Asante Africa Foundation's Girls' Advancement Program

UNICEF- Girls Education Initiative Awards Asante Africa Foundation’s Girls’ Advancement Program

The United Nations Girls’ Education Initiative (UNGEI) is a multi-stakeholder partnership committed to improving the quality and availability of girls’ education and contributing to the empowerment of girls and women through transformative education. It is founded on an understanding that all girls have the right to learn in a safe and supportive learning environment. UNGEI, as a designated…

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Big Achievements in 2015. Big Vision for 2016. A letter from our CEO

Seeing news and media hop around the world daily, we are reminded just how globally connected and interdependent our lives are today. There is urgency for young people all over the world to be able to realize a future in which they positively influence their lives and the lives of their families. Now more than ever before, young people need tools to create peaceful resolutions to community…

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Anne Kikoku, Named Outstanding Woman of Likipia Country, Kenya-2015

The award was presented to her by the Ministry of Devolution Principal Secretary. She also received another award on Hero’s Day at National Level on December 12th 2015 Anne Kiloku ( on far right) is one of the nearly 80 mentors working across 80 schools-most of which are located in “hard to reach” areas that Asante Africa Foundation is working in partnership with local Community Based…

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