Monthly Archives: July 2016

Our intern tells her story…

We always look forward to sharing our stories from the fields of Kenya and Tanzania. Our intern Christine Tran shares her account of why she decided to join Asante Africa Foundation and her experience during the Global Strategy Meeting’2016. “With … Continue reading

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MANDELA DAY: 67 MINUTES FOR 67 YEARS

On July 18, 2016,  people will celebrate Nelson Mandela International Day.  On this day people are encouraged to spend at least 67 minutes doing something positive for their communities.  The 67 minutes is symbolic of the 67 years the late … Continue reading

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An Artist’s Journey

While skills in the context of World Youth Skills Day usually refer to readying young adults for the workplace, which we are great believers of as evidenced by our LEI program, we can’t help but feel extra proud when we … Continue reading

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She made it against the odds!

One of the perks of having some of the US Team travel to Africa for a Global Strategy Meet is making our library of stories richer. To be able to share with the Asante Africa community worldwide stories about the … Continue reading

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Notes from a Donor’s Journey

Chris Pernick is a part of Asante Africa Foundation‘s USA Donor and Advising Team and also a participant at this year’s Global Strategy Meeting. She shares how chance and an alignment in ideologies led her to come on board, and tells … Continue reading

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Independence Day: Beyond Holidays and Long Weekends

Independence Day around the world usually involves grand ceremonial displays and epic celebrations – and rightfully so! Commemorating the birth of a nation is always an occasion of joy, and incidentally makes for the perfect opportunity to reflect upon our … Continue reading

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