Lives Impacted as of 2007, and Growing...
Our Unique Approach Defines Our Identity
Youth-Driven
Youth are at the center of program design and decision-making.
Inclusion for All
We elevate some of East Africa’s most marginalized populations.
Cross-Border Collaboration
Creating partnerships and building networks across East Africa and the globe.
Pay-it-Forward
Local and organic ownership, deepens understanding, and develops leadership.
Focus on Underserved & Overlooked
We serve youth in remote, harsh, and conflict-ridden rural environments.
Think Globally – Act Locally
Guided by United Nations SDG’s and led by local staff, communities, and youth.
Unleashing the Potential in East Africa
Education and life skills are of the utmost importance for the growing youth population in Africa. Youth must be prepared to succeed in career and life opportunities.
We invest in youth in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda to support their education and personal development.
We strive to educate and empower youth to obtain the skills, knowledge, and experience to prepare them for that next step.
Youth are stepping up to be decision makers and valued leaders in their communities and we are standing right along beside them.
336
Active Schools in East Africa, 2019
Lives Impacted in 2019 ~ 76,281
11,821
Wezesha Vijana
(Adolescent Girls’ Advancement)
3,115
Accelerated Learning
in the Classroom
564
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Youth are Leading the Transformation
Perseverance Pays Off
Lucy’s Journey, Tanzania
Lucy and her three siblings were raised by their single mother who is a peasant farmer. After their father abandoned them, her mother was desperate to fund Lucy’s education. In 2011, Lucy earned an Asante Africa scholarship and in 2013 she attended her first LEI Summit. After completing the LEI Program, she put her knowledge to work raising enough capital to revive her sheep and chicken rearing business. She graduated from university in 2019 and is currently acquiring skills for creating online content.
Empowered to Improve Lives
Lillian, Uganda
Lillian completed Asante Africa Foundation’s LEI summit in December 2019 and became empowered to support the less privileged in her community. She partnered with Gayi Paul and their Give to Life Foundation was born to support people with disabilities, the elderly, and vulnerable youth. Their foundation seeks to improve the lives of these groups through provision of basic necessities. Lillian and Gayi hope to motivate more youth to become change agents.
Measuring the Quality of our Impact
105
Income Generating Initiatives
93%
Transitioned to High School
(TZ Nat’l Avg 36%)
up 61%
Confidence to Lead
up 35%
Financial Self-resilience