Monthly Archives: August 2010

Leadership Planning Meeting Takes Place

Three days spent as one team comprised of Tanzanians, Kenyans and Americans planning for the next year together and striving toward one common goal – to grow the next generation of youth in East Africa. We planned together – About … Continue reading

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A New Constitution for Kenya!

The awes and the hope that is in the air is beyond palpable. I cannot beleieve I was here on this monumental day! Gathii and I left Narok this morning at 4:30am because we knew they were shutting the roads … Continue reading

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A Day in Kenya

Check out some great pictures from Erna’s travels throughout Kenya! A local bus piled high with goods on top. All inside are hoping that their package makes it. Salaton Ole Ntutu  makes good use of his cup holder- it holds … Continue reading

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Study Time

This story makes my heart happy. In Kenya we have 7 SENIORS about to sit for final high school exams, and we have 4 Class 8 students about to sit for their final exams. All the kids are at school … Continue reading

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Quote of the Day

“It is such a sweet honor for me to connect the areas of my life dearest to me with this small donation, bringing others into awareness and support for all Asante Africa Foundation does as they visit Kenya. Thanks for … Continue reading

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Learning From One Another: High School Students Meet to Share Their Experiences

As we continued out journey, we ( Matt and adults) definitely enjoyed the deeper conversations to be had with the high school students from Lake Manyara High school that are in the Asante Africa Foundation Scholarship program. We discussed a bit … Continue reading

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Students Meet From Across the Ocean

Matt Suski from the USA met with students at several Asante Africa partner schools.  We gave much needed school supplies – pens, pencils, erasures, bits of paper and even a few stickers for fun. We all loved watching the comradery … Continue reading

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Fall Celebration Event Press Release

ASANTE AFRICA FOUNDATION TO HOLD 2ND ANNUAL FALL FUNDRAISER AT CATHEDRAL EVENT CENTER IN OAKLAND Event celebrates accomplishments of students and teachers benefiting from Asante Africa’s educational initiatives in Tanzania and Kenya FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OAKLAND, CA  August 2, 2010—As … Continue reading

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Do Teacher Incentives Improve School Quality?

In recent years, many developing countries have focused on access to education as on of their top priorities. Encouraged by international agreements, such as the Millennium Development Goals, the attempts to increase educational opportunities have been widespread and successful. However, … Continue reading

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Ensuring Effective Learning For Students Already In School

At Asante Africa, we strive to provide access to education for as many children as we can. However, getting children into school is often only the first step. Determining how best to ensure that students are actually learning once they … Continue reading

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Summer Camp

Summer Camp is a project that we are passionate about here at Asante Africa. All of the costs for this one week camp can be covered for only $100 per student.  Check out our original post to get more information … Continue reading

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Erna is preparing to leave

And above all we will be continuing to learn how best to assist the indiginous leaders further their visions; for the education of children, their communities and their society as a whole. Continue reading

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