Tag Archives: Global Partnership for Education

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 2015 Annual Report, Africa, Asante Africa Foundation, Education, effective learning, girls advancement, Global Partnership for Education, impact report, non-profit, nonprofit annual report, quality education | 8 Comments

Volunteer Spotlight – Kimberly Huynh

Posted on March 26, 2016 by asanteafrica

“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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Africa, Asante Africa Foundation, East Africa, Education, Global Partnership for Education, Leadership, Sub-saharan Africa, Volunteer | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 2015 Accomplishments, Africa, Asante Africa Foundation, East Africa, Education, Education for All, girls advancement, Global Partnership for Education, non-profit, quality education, scholarship, social media, Tanzania, Volunteer | Leave a comment

Colin Higgins Becomes new Chair of the Board of Directors

Posted on November 16, 2015 by asanteafrica

My name is Colin Higgins and as of January 1st, 2016, I will become the Chair of the Board of Directors for Asante Africa Foundation. I have been on the board since 2007 and have served on both the Strategic … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Asante Africa Foundation, Global Partnership for Education, Leadership, non-profit, Sub-saharan Africa, Volunteer | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Asante Africa Foundation, East Africa, Education, girls, girls advancement, girls education, girls programs, global hand washing day, Global Partnership for Education, handwashing, Leadership, sanitation, Teachers | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged East Africa, Education, effective learning, empower, Global Partnership for Education, hand-washing, health, hygiene, Kenya, Leadership, Leadership Incubator, Maasai, scholar, Sub-saharan Africa | Leave a comment

Mike Carter Turns Passion into Gift to Educate Children in East Africa

Posted on June 28, 2013 by asanteafrica

Over the past few years, Asante Africa Foundation Board Member, Mike Carter, developed a passion for photography and recently began focusing on ways he can make a positive impact on people and the world around him through the lens. This summer, … Continue reading →