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One of our favorite series is the “pay-it-forward” testimonies from our young people and communities who are actively creating the change they believe is necessary. All are guaranteed to inform and inspire.
The Introducer – Game Changer: Erna Grasz
Erna Grasz is Educating East African Youth to Thrive in a Global Economy Erna Grasz was raised by an immigrant father and an orphaned mother in the deep south of Mississippi and Texas. She developed a passion for education at a young age through her teachers and Girl...
Empowering Youth for Positive Change: World Youth Skills Day 2019
World Youth Skills Day was created in 2014 by the United Nations to both highlight and bring awareness to the importance of global access to education by young people as they begin entering the workplace. With the working-age population of Sub-Saharan Africa expected...
EVALINE: DREAMING BIG, STARTING SMALL
In Tanzania, where the majority of economic activity is through small, cash only businesses, entrepreneurship skills can be essential to success. Even individuals with salaried jobs often supplement their income with a small side business. Despite this, there are very...
Thriving Where We Stand: 2018 Impact Report
The Proof is in Our Numbers 518,000+ Lives Impacted Since 2007 It is our pleasure to present to you our 2018 Impact Report - Thriving Where We Stand. In 2018 we calculated a total of 518,000 lives impacted since 2007. We are halfway to our goal of impacting a million...
Day of the African Child – Loibon’s Story
In the 2019 celebration of International Day of the African Child, we focus on providing opportunities to support the education of African children. This day celebrates the efforts made to improve systems and programs for Africa’s youth and reminds us that there is...
Drucker Institute Names 2019 Drucker Prize Semifinalists
CLAREMONT, CALIF. (PRWEB) JUNE 03, 2019 The Drucker Institute at Claremont Graduate University has named the 50 semifinalists for the 2019 Drucker Prize. Of the 403 applicants, the organizations that first-round judges found best met Peter Drucker’s definition of...
Traveling With A Purpose – Visiting Africa
Traveling With A Purpose – Visiting AfricaBefore visiting Africa, I had never experienced travelling with a purpose. I had done my share of backpacking and all-inclusive resorts, but nothing that was guided by a mission. My sister, Marketing Manager for Asante...
Young African Innovators Transform Plastic Waste into Sustainable Products
Young African Innovators Transform Plastic Waste into Sustainable ProductsAfrica as a developing continent may not always be able to deliver the needed resources and services that are required for community members to live and experience a better life. However, in the...
Asante Africa Inspires Tanzania Students on Fish Project
Asante Africa Inspires Tanzania Students on Fish Farm Project At the core of our Leadership and Entrepreneurship Incubator Program is the “Pay it Forward” principle, which creates an impact beyond the participants, to strengthen and empower the communities around...
This Kenyan Teacher Just Won a $1 Million Global Prize
Peter Tabichi gives 80% of his salary to his students to help lift them out of poverty. The world is applauding Kenyan math and physics teacher Peter Tabichi for receiving the Varkey Foundation 2019 Global Teacher Prize. Hugh Jackman hosted the award ceremony on...