ALL BLOGS
SIGN UP TO STAY ENGAGED!
How to Create Strong Youth Leaders in Kenya
Kenya’s national motto is Harambee, a Swahili word meaning “all pull together.” For generations, it has represented the belief that communities thrive when people work together toward a common goal: a philosophy rooted in collective responsibility, resilience, and service to others.
How to Enhance Digital Literacy in Africa
In today’s connected world, digital literacy is no longer a luxury – it is a necessity. From accessing educational resources and healthcare information to applying for jobs and starting businesses, digital skills have become essential for success.
Checklist: 10 essential skills for young people starting their first job in Kenya
Getting your first job in Kenya is no small thing. Youth unemployment sits at over 67% (yes, that number is real), which means landing that role took effort, luck, or both. The formal sector is growing, but it is also more competitive than ever, and the gap between getting hired and actually thriving at work is wider than most people expect.
Building the Future Generation of Entrepreneurs in East Africa
At Asante Africa Foundation, young people are gaining practical business skills through our programs and bringing them to life during the Enterprise Challenge, a hands-on entrepreneurship program delivered through our Youth Livelihood Program.
One Student’s Mission to Ensure Every Child Belongs
For many young people, secondary school is a time to focus on exams and dreams for the future. For Irusho, a secondary school student in Tanzania, it became an opportunity to challenge a reality she could no longer ignore.
A Father Driven by Purpose and Love, Samuel Lugendo
For Samuel, fatherhood is more than providing for his family, it is a daily commitment to shaping a brighter future for his children. Every day, he balances the demands of his work with the responsibilities of raising and supporting his family.
Understanding How Youth Can Change Society on the International Day of the African Child
When a young person gains a skill, the impact does not stop with them. A girl who learns financial literacy teaches her family how to save. A young man trained in entrepreneurship creates jobs for his neighbours. A rural community where youth are educated becomes a community that advocates for itself, holds leaders accountable, and builds sustainable local economies.
Expanding Foundational Learning Through Technology in Tanzania
For many children in Tanzania, developing...
What Our 2025 Data Tells Us About Education and Opportunity in East Africa
Across these three East African countries, our programs directly reached 29,191 young people. But the number we keep coming back to is what sits behind that figure: the shifts in confidence, new opportunities to earn, and the ambition that don’t show up in a single headline stat.
