Our social media pages and blog feature relevant topics and highlight stories of key youth, educators, and staff from the field. One of our favorite ways to feature young people and the communities is through our “pay-it-forward” testimonies where current students and alumni share how they are actively creating change. In addition to participants stories, we also accept blog submissions that align with our mission
World Youth Skills Day-Dorin’s honey business
World Youth Skills Day- Dorin and her honey business June 8 2020 On July 15, we join the global celebration to mark World Youth Skills Day (WYSD). Currently, nearly 16% of the world’s population are between the ages of 15 and 24 - a segment of the population that will...
Empowering Micro Enterprises
Empowering Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise by Fostering Innovation June 26, 2020The UN defines micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) as non-subsidiary, independent firms which employ less than a given number of employees. For small firms they generally...
Youth Leading the Transformation
Youth Leading the Transformation ~ 2019 Impact June 24, 2020We have been amplifying our impact in 2019! In the last year Asante Africa saw more students graduate, more youth launching small businesses, and more girls becoming leaders with boys as their allies. We...
Creating a Legacy of Change
Creating a Legacy of Change, Lilian, Uganda June 24, 2020 Lilian is a second-year student at Ndejje University in Kampala, Uganda studying to get a Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Logistics Management. As the eldest among her siblings, Lilian is hardworking and...
A FATHER THROUGH HIS CHILDREN’S EYES
A FATHER THROUGH HIS CHILDREN’S EYES June 18 2020One day in a year is not enough to thank and honor fathers and acknowledge their special place in our lives. Fathers are important male figures in our lives that raise us, extend their love, and guide us through various...
Securing Africa’s future by treating children right
International Day of the African Child 2020: Securing Africa’s future by treating children right June 16 2020 In commemoration of the 16 June, 2020 Day of the African Child, the African Union (AU) reflects on the theme “Access to a Child-Friendly Justice System in...
Erna Grasz: Opening Doors to Opportunities
Erna Grasz: Opening Doors to OpportunitiesErna Grasz was interviewed for Exceleon Magazine. Sometimes, the right knock on the door at the right time matters the most. There is no dearth of talent and brilliance, but one frequently lacks the opportunity. Without a...
Normalizing the Narrative on Menstruation; Empowering the Girl-Child
Normalizing the Narrative on Menstruation; Empowering the Girl-Child May 26, 2020Menstrual Hygiene Management is a major health issue among women and girls of reproductive age, especially in many developing nations. Sometimes, this physical transition is met with...
Asante Africa Youth: A Beacon of Hope in the Wake of a Global Pandemic
Asante Africa Youth: A Beacon of Hope in the Wake of a Global Pandemic May 11, 2020Life as we all knew it has been disrupted in the wake of the global pandemic. Now more than ever, the young generation are at a crossroads on what the future holds for them. Despite the...
Wezesha Vijana, Fostering Healthy Mother – Daughter Relationships
Wezesha Vijana, Fostering Healthy Mother - Daughter Relationships May 8, 2020A mother is not just someone who gives birth, but is also an embodiment of love, sacrifice, and endurance for her child. She is responsible for shaping her child’s growth and development and...