Tag Archives: girls advancement

Rural Girls’ Education: Integrating Parents into the Equation

Posted on February 8, 2017 by asantemarketing

As part of its 15 year initiative for sustainable development, the UN included Gender Equality as number 5 on its list of sustainable development goals. Today, gender inequality continues to be a persistent issue around the globe. While women and … Continue reading →

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Carolyne’s Road to Success

Posted on November 19, 2016 by asantemarketing

Carolyne Sunte, mentor, daughter, aspiring journalist and leader, is one of Asante Africa Foundation’s passionate advocates for making a change in her community of Maasai, Africa. Carolyne motivates us with her dedication to her work as a program coordinator and mentor. … Continue reading →

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International Day of the Girl Child: Why Should We Care?

Posted on October 10, 2016 by asantemarketing

As a girl, it’s pretty obvious. I am instantly up in arms when made to imagine a life where the only viable option is securing a husband for support. Thankfully, that was never a problem I had to deal with … Continue reading →

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Breaking News:Our Girls Program Recognized by UN-GEI

Posted on September 22, 2016 by asantemarketing

Asante Africa Foundation’s Wezesha Vijana Program – a special curriculum that boosts the girl child’s chances to succeed is highlighted as Best Practice in United Nations Girls’ Education Initiative (UNGEI).  The UNGEI Good Practice Fund supports organisations and local governments from across the globe … Continue reading →

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2016- Mid Year Highlights by Erna Grasz, CEO

Posted on August 13, 2016 by asantemarketing

We recently concluded our Global Strategy Meeting’2016 in Tanzania. The plans are assertive, the team is determined and the future very bright. Our CEO talks about the takeaways from the meeting. “Having recently returned from several weeks in East Africa, there … Continue reading →

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When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade!

Posted on August 6, 2016 by asantemarketing

Shirley West, fondly known as ‘Mama Shirley’ by everyone at Asante Africa Foundation, has decided to move to Texas to be with her family. Over the years, she has become an indispensable part of the team, and we know that … Continue reading →

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She made it against the odds!

Posted on July 14, 2016 by asantemarketing

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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2015 – The Numbers Are in!

Posted on June 9, 2016 by asanteafrica

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 … Continue reading →

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Girls’ Advancement Program: Wezesha Vijana

Posted on March 4, 2016 by asanteafrica

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 … Continue reading →

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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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Big Achievements in 2015. Big Vision for 2016. A Letter From our CEO, Erna Grasz

Posted on January 3, 2016 by asanteafrica

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 … Continue reading →

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Mary Kwena Awarded 2015 Prize for Women’s Creativity in Rural Life by the Women’s World Summit Foundation

Posted on October 15, 2015 by asanteafrica

by Maria Ranallo Today, the International Day of Rural Women, celebrates the critical role and contribution of rural women, including indigenous women, in enhancing agricultural and rural development, improving food security and eradicating rural poverty. At Asante Africa Foundation we … Continue reading →

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Global Handwashing Day Honored in Tanzania

Posted on October 8, 2015 by asanteafrica

    An action as simple as handwashing, when done correctly, has the potential to prevent disease at par with some of our best interventions. Global Handwashing Day (GHD) aims to do just that; a campaign to motivate and mobilize people … Continue reading →

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Panelist Peter Laugharn: Our Role in Girls’ Advancement

Posted on March 3, 2015 by asanteafrica

In light of upcoming International Women’s Day, Asante Africa Foundation’s girls’ advancement work, and our March 3rd thought leadership event, we’ve been asking some of our panelists why they think girls’ advancement is important and what are some of the critical … Continue reading →

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