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

Posted on February 26, 2016 by asanteafrica

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 … Continue reading →

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Clean Hands and Empowered Communities

Posted on August 23, 2013 by asanteafrica

Guest Post by Jenna McAnulty It’s a warm Friday afternoon, school is out, and 200 children are gathered around a plastic bucket on a rust-colored stand.  This is Asante Africa Foundation Program Lead, Mary Kwena’s homemade hand washing station – … Continue reading →

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