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Tag Archives: graduation
Anne’s Story: Honoring Fathers Who Stand Up for Womankind
Even if the 21st century has seen a dramatic evolution of gender roles, the same hasn’t trickled down to some African cultures that remain heavily patriarchal to this day. The pressure can get intense for a father blessed with three girls … Continue reading
The Bright Future of Tanzania: Lucian Graduates to Second Lieutenant
Celebrating a Military Graduation this Memorial Day Lucian Salema now a Second Lieutenant There is much to celebrate this Memorial Day. Lucian, one of Asante Africa’s rising stars, recently graduated as a Second Lieutenant from the Monduli Military Academy. We are … Continue reading
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Tagged 2015 Accomplishments, Asante Africa Foundation, Education, graduation, Leadership, LEI, students
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Why is Our First University Graduate an Important Milestone?
Anne Mueni Muli In an impoverished rural region where very few youth are able to access quality education, Anne’s graduation proves that with the right resources – like Asante Africa Foundation’s programs – combined with the support of generous … Continue reading
August 12 is International Youth Day
Guest post by Karissa Tom This year’s International Youth Day highlights youth migration as a leading issue concerning the world’s largest population in history. According to a recent UN report, young people account for between 36% and 57% of international … Continue reading
Mike Carter Shares Poignant Experiences from in-country
Mike Carter is on an amazing journey of personal and global impact to educate children in East Africa . His heartwarming and enthusiastic reflections are candidly captured in his blog. Below is a recent excerpt. Learn more about his campaign … Continue reading
Josphat, a rising Asante Africa Foundation Scholar
Josphat is a 14 year old ordinary boy. His life revolves around working on a farm and tending to his father’s cattle in order to financially support his family. He is the youngest in the family and his older siblings … Continue reading
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Tagged East Africa, Education, exams, graduation, Kenya, scholar, scholarship, Seniors, Tanzania
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Lucian and Luciana were awarded Asante Africa Foundation Scholarships in 2009 and began school at Orkolili Secondary in Tanzania. Just two years before, the twins had tragically lost their parents. Barely teenagers, they found themselves alone with only one another … Continue reading
The Gift Of Knowledge
Esther and Elizabeth are the first in their families to experience high school. Before attending the Leadership Incubator, Esther and Elizabeth had never met. But for two girls from different countries (Esther is from Kenya and Elizabeth is from Tanzania), they had a lot … Continue reading
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Tagged community, East Africa, Education, effective learning, gift, graduation, holiday, Kenya, Leadership, Leadership Incubator, Reading, scholar, scholarship, Teachers, transform, uniform
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William: One Student’s Attitude of Gratitude
William is an orphan whose personal motto is ‘to achieve the best in life’. He lives with his uncle and four brothers. In 1997, his mother became ill with tuberculosis, but the family could not afford to pay for her … Continue reading
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Tagged East Africa, effective learning, graduation, Kenya, Maasai, scholar, scholarship
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Celebrating Charles Waigi, Williams Alumni Medalist Award Winner
By Professor Ken Kuttner – September 7, 2012 It is a pleasure to have the opportunity to introduce Charles Waigi, class of 1972, one of the recipients of this year’s bicentennial medal. The story of Charles’ life, and his accomplishments, … Continue reading
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Tagged Education, exams, graduation, Leadership, Philanthropy, special education, Teachers, Volunteer
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A day of firsts for CEO, Erna Grasz as she attends mass in Swahili, a graduation ceremony and a harambee (Tanzania style)
We got up super early with the goal of being at Lowassa School by 9am for the day-long graduation event, but decided to stop in Makayuni for chai and chapatti. We arrived at the school at 10:50am and were still … Continue reading
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Tagged East Africa, Education, graduation, Maasai, scholar, Tanzania
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