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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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Why is Our First University Graduate an Important Milestone?

Posted on October 1, 2015 by asanteafrica

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 →

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A Student Scholarship Means Josephine Can Continue to Go to School

Posted on September 21, 2013 by asanteafrica

Josephine is a new student in the scholarship program. Soft spoken, humble and hardworking, Josephine is the youngest in her family of three children. Her parents are peasant farmers and do not have a stable source of income to support … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged East Africa, Education, girls education, journey to education, Kenya, Philanthropy, scholar, scholarship, Sub-saharan Africa, Tanzania | Leave a comment

Back to School

Posted on September 17, 2013 by asanteafrica

In the United States, students have started to go back to school, and going back means getting necessary school supplies. School supplies are essential and can mean the difference between achieving success in the classroom or not. Through their hard … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged East Africa, Education, girls education, journey to education, Kenya, long-term, scholar, scholarship, Sub-saharan Africa, Tanzania | Leave a comment

Literacy: So Much More Than Letters and Numbers

Posted on September 9, 2013 by asanteafrica

Guest Post By Erna Grasz, CEO/Founder, Asante Africa Foundation In my own childhood, I was an extreme “bookworm”, particularly when my family struggled through difficult times I turned to, and found comfort in the pages of books. The magic of books … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged East Africa, Education, effective learning, Erna Grasz, International Literacy Day, Kenya, Leadership, literacy, scholar, scholarship, Sub-saharan Africa, Tanzania | Leave a comment

The Journey to Education Continues for a New Student Scholar

Posted on September 8, 2013 by asanteafrica

Tapato is one a recent new student in Asante Africa Foundation’s Scholarship program. Charming, ambitious, and beautiful she dreams of staying in school and getting an education. Tragically, a few years ago, Tapato’s father was killed by an elephant. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged East Africa, effective learning, girls education, International Day of the Girl, journey, journey to education, Kenya, Leadership, scholar, scholarship, school, St. Mary's, Sub-saharan Africa, Tanzania | Leave a comment

August 12 is International Youth Day

Posted on August 12, 2013 by asanteafrica

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged East Africa, Education, effective learning, girls education, graduation, International Youth Day, Kenya, Leadership, Leadership Incubator, scholar, scholarship, Sub-saharan Africa, Tanzania | Leave a comment

Mike Carter Shares Poignant Experiences from in-country

Posted on July 27, 2013 by asanteafrica

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Asante Africa Foundation, East Africa, Education, effective learning, graduation, Kenya, Leadership, Leadership Incubator, Maasai, Michael Carter, Philanthropy, scholarship, Sub-saharan Africa, Tanzania | 2 Comments

“The Leadership Incubator changed and widened my perspective on my goals and dreams”

Posted on July 5, 2013 by asanteafrica

Raised by his brother who was a motorcycle taxi driver, Lepilali struggled to complete primary school because he could not afford the school fees. Lepilali was later awarded an Asante Africa Foundation Scholarship, allowing him to finish secondary school at the … Continue reading →

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Josphat, a rising Asante Africa Foundation Scholar

Posted on March 2, 2013 by asanteafrica

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged East Africa, Education, exams, graduation, Kenya, scholar, scholarship, Seniors, Tanzania | 2 Comments

Paying it forward with The Life Transformers

Posted on February 22, 2013 by asanteafrica

Guest Post by Samson Nyongesa Having attended Asante Africa Foundation’s Leadership Incubator twice, when I went to university I saw the need to help other young boys and girls navigate through various hurdles in their life to make it to … Continue reading →

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The Gift Of Knowledge

Posted on December 21, 2012 by asanteafrica

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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Margaret is one of 16 million children orphaned by HIV/AIDS

Posted on December 1, 2012 by asanteafrica

I was about ten years old when my mother got sick. I have three sisters, but my mother only took two of us with her after she was divorced. When she got sick people were afraid to come to the … Continue reading →

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William: One Student’s Attitude of Gratitude

Posted on November 22, 2012 by asanteafrica

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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