Educational Nonprofit Blog
Our educational nonprofit blog features relevant topics and highlight stories of key youth, educators, and staff from the field. In addition to participants stories, we also accept blog submissions that align with our mission
International Day of Education: Reimagining Education for the COVID-19 Generation in East Africa
Education is a human right, a public good, and a public responsibility. January 24 is a day to remind us of both the power and necessity of education, this year, International Day of Education occurs in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020 Year in Review | Educated & Empowered Youth Overcoming Adversity
As we look back on 2020, we are struck by the impacts of the global pandemic and the rallying spirit of our global community, students, and staff. 2020 was a year that saw our students answer the call of global distress with tenacity, hard work, and service to their...
Celebrating Holiday Traditions in East Africa
In the villages of rural East Africa, Christmas really isn’t that different. Sure, celebrating in seventy-degree temperatures, it might feel a little different. Gathering around the table for traditional matooke, it might taste a little different, but the holiday as a...
Asante Africa helped inspire a Ugandan entrepreneur in the making
When we hear stories of people making a difference they tend to be local or national celebrities or politicians. But it’s far more common that the folks who make the most difference in the lives of our communities are the individuals within that community.
Beyond Adversity: The power and impact of giving
Kipuyo, a young girl from Tanzania is one of the faces of success for Asante Africa Foundation. Kipuyo’s story is one of resilience, grit, and determination in the face of social and traditional pressures. Asante Africa has been an instrumental partner in her success...
Giving Tuesday 2020: Unleash Your Generosity, Unleash a Child’s Potential
Asante Africa Foundation will be participating in Giving Tuesday this December 1 to bring education and opportunity to thousands of boys and girls in rural east Africa.
Creating Opportunity From Chaos – FHI 360
Creating Opportunity from Chaos: Reimagining education, equality, and community through leadership Oct 27, 2020 On October 13, 2020, FHI 360 held a virtual event in honor of the International Day of the Girl, called “Creating Opportunity from Chaos.” We are already...
Asante Africa CEO, Erna Grasz, featured in Aspioneer magazine
Erna Grasz: Unleashing the potential of Africa’s youth Food, water, clothing, and shelter are the basic needs of a human being. In addition, everyone deserves access to quality education, irrespective of their gender, financial background, caste, or religion....
Support a Child
Meet Manuella Manuella is a 13-year-old girl from Kenya who aspires to be a leader for her country. Manuella lives with her parents who cannot afford her education but would love to see her create a successful life for herself. Manuella enjoys reading and learning...
Empowering women is not just lifting up girls
Empowering Women Is Not Just Lifting Up Girls ( BOYS AND MEN AS ALLIES IN ACHIEVING GENDER EQUALITY AND PROMOTING WOMEN EMPOWERMENT) Oct 9, 2020 Empowering women is not just lifting up girls and opening up opportunities for them. It takes a holistic approach of...