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Tag Archives: Teachers
Albert’s Story: Inspiring Fathers to be the Best They Can Be
All too often, we hear about people who give up on life with the excuse that they were dealt a bad hand. And sometimes, you’ll come across people who manage to get past the rough upbringing, they’ve had to learn … Continue reading
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Tagged Africa, Asante Africa Foundation, East Africa, father, fathers, fathers day, Leadership, non-profit, pay it forward, Teachers
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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
2016 Looking Forward: Building on our Success
Now in its sixth year, the Leadership and Entrepreneurship Incubator (LEI) program has enabled over 800 students to gain valuable skills including income generation, job readiness, and personal development. The strength of a program can only truly be measured by … Continue reading
Global Handwashing Day Honored in Tanzania
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
“A Call for Teachers!”
October 5th is World Teachers Day “Teachers’ professional knowledge and skills are the most important factor for quality education. This World Teachers’ Day, we call for teachers to receive stronger training upfront and continual professional development and support…” – Irina … Continue reading
From Northern California to East Africa
Currently in East Africa to see Asante Africa Foundation’s partnering schools and meet the children in the programs for the very first time, Miranda Newman shares how she went from answering a volunteer ad five years ago to East Africa. … Continue reading
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Tagged East Africa, Education, Education for All, effective learning, Kenya, Leadership, long-term, Sub-saharan Africa, Tanzania, Teachers, Volunteer
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Malala Yousafzai Inspires. July 12 is Malala Day
While most girls celebrate their sweet 16th with a party among family and friends, Malala Yousafzai is celebrating hers more uniquely than any other: speaking at the UN about global education. WATCH NOW
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Tagged birthday, Education, Education for All, girls education, Leadership, Malala Day, Malala Yousafzai, Pakistan, Teachers, UN
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Grattan Elementary Raises Awareness
At Asante Africa Foundation, we are always amazed at the tenacity of young people and the community that supports their commitment and efforts. Whether in the US or East Africa, young people prove time and again that they have what … Continue reading
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Tagged East Africa, Education, Fund Run, girls education, Grattan School, Kenya, Philanthropy, Raise Awareness, Reading, Sub-saharan Africa, Tanzania, Teachers, Youth in Action
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Paying it forward with The Life Transformers
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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Tagged East Africa, Education, Kenya, Leadership, Leadership Incubator, pay it forward, scholarship, Summer Camp, Teachers
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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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Gathii Kanyi receives the 2012 Promoting Education For All, African International Achievers Award (AfIA)
Program Manager, Gathii Kanyi recently received the 2012 Promoting Education For All, African International Achievers Award (AfIA). He reflects on what it means to him and his accomplishments at Asante Africa What I can say about this award is that … Continue reading
Every Child Needs A Teacher
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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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Do Teacher Incentives Improve School Quality?
In recent years, many developing countries have focused on access to education as on of their top priorities. Encouraged by international agreements, such as the Millennium Development Goals, the attempts to increase educational opportunities have been widespread and successful. However, … Continue reading
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