Asante Africa Foundation
Educating Children | Transforming Worlds
TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER THE NEXT GENERATION OF CHANGE AGENTS, WHOSE DREAMS AND ACTIONS TRANSFORM THE FUTURE FOR AFRICA AND THE WORLD
CHALLENGES EAST AFRICAN YOUTH FACE
56% UNEMPLOYMENT
Youth in Africa make up nearly 40% of the working-age population, yet 56% are youth unemployed
9 MILLION GIRLS
In sub-Saharan Africa will never learn to read or write
SCHOOLING IS NOT LEARNING
Children from the poorest households are 4X more likely to be out of school than moderate households
OUR PROGRAMS PROVIDE SYSTEM SOLUTIONS
We educate East Africa’s youth to confidently address life’s challenges, thrive in the global economy, and catalyze positive change.
104,955
Lives impacted by the Leadership & Entrepreneurship Incubator Program
83,937
Lives impacted by the
Girls Advancement Program
70,108
Lives impacted by the Accelerated Learning in the Classroom Program
LEADERSHIP & ENTREPRENEURSHIP INCUBATOR (LEI) PROGRAM
LEI Program works closely with partner schools, business professionals and community leaders to deliver 21st century skills to disadvantaged youth. Our three-pronged participatory approach – Job Readiness, Entrepreneurship Skills and Personal Development – equips young people with the tools they need to plan and achieve a successful future.
GIRLS' ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM (WEZESHA VIJANA)
In partnership with community based organizations, our Girls Advancement (Wezesha Vijana) program introduces new adolescent girls, their mothers, and male peers to reproductive health rights, puberty, hygiene, personal safety, social support and financial literacy in safe spaces. Our data demonstrates a direct impact on healthier girls’ choices, improved school attendance, and academic performance.
ACCELERATED LEARNING IN THE CLASSROOM PROGRAM
Accelerated Learning in the Classroom has two strong components:
student centered teachers’ training and digital technology into rural classrooms. This program is a learner-centered educational model to elevate quality of teaching and to foster the development of critical thinking skills for students.