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If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together
African Proverb
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OPPORTUNITIES TO CONTRIBUTE YOUR TALENTS
Contribute your time and talents building a strong foundation with us and changing the world. We are a locally led and managed organization in East Africa. Our operations team is heavily supported by volunteers outside of Africa.
EVENTS
Panels, seminars, and similar events are typical avenues that we use to spread awareness about our advocacy. We bring together our community virtually and physically to celebrate successes and share our strategic vision for the future. Join us.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Social Entrepreneurship Through Technology
Thursday, April 4, 2019, 6pm-9pm
Wells Fargo Innovation Center, 333 Market St, San Francisco, CA
Get inspired and network with innovators, professionals, and local leaders at the People of Action Impact Series, featuring world class speakers who have a proven track record of innovation and social good. Speakers at the April 4th event are
Erna L. Grasz, CEO, Asante Africa Foundation
Systems Engineer turned Systems Entrepreneur for Global Impact
Jeff Kirschner, Founder, Litterati
“Crowdsource-cleaning” the planet one piece of litter at a time
Neil D’Souza, CEO & Founder, Zaya
Building the learning engine that powers personalized learning for everyone
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE IMPACT SERIES
Asante Africa takes the stage at CIES for 4th consecutive year
April 14-18th, 2019
The 63rd annual conference of CIES (Comparative and International Education Society) will be held April 14-18th at the Hyatt Regency in San Francisco. This year’s theme is “Education for Sustainability”.
Asante Africa will participate in the following panels:
- Youth develop 21st century analytical skills while collecting ground truth (data) in youth development program, Presenter: Ewald Tesha, Tanzania Program Manager, Asante Africa Foundation
- Preparing Adolescent Girls For Teen Life Transitions, Presenter: Patriciah Muigai, Kenya Program Manager, Asante Africa Foundation
Stay updated by following us on social media (@AsanteAfrica)
Patriciah Muigai, Asante Africa Foundation ~ Kenya Program Manager, On stage at the UN
Mar 11, 2019
Public-Private Partnerships: Accelerating Innovation and Ensuring Sustainability for Empowerment of Girls and Women
We will be on stage at the UN Headquarters in New York, presenting on Public-Private Partnerships. Stay in the loop by finding us on Social Media!
PAST EVENTS
Asante Africa Cafe: Webisode 3
Feb 11, 2019
The Safari from Education to Entrepreneurship
We interviewed Albert Jumbe, Scholarship Coordinator at Asante Africa, and safari business owner of DiscoverTZ, to discuss his journey from education to entrepreneurship. He also talked about girls education in Tanzania, how Asante Africa stays connected with the communities, and what lively adventures you can have on his safari!
WATCH FULL INTERVIEW HERE
Leadership & Entrepreneurship Summit 2018
Dec 9th – 15th, 2018
Asante Africa’s LEI Summit is a week-long exchange program in Tanzania for East African high school students. Students explore themes such as leadership, entrepreneurship, and life skills through workshops, industrial visits, interactive training, presentations, and interacting with extraordinary visiting mentors.
2018 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference
October 18, 2018, 6pm
DoubleTree by Hilton, San Jose
The “How To Guide” to Getting Your Humanitarian Innovation Funded. The concept works and now how do I get to the next step? Erna Grasz will share several creative tips and techniques to sources of funding, developing partnerships and moving your project to the next level.
Dancing Under the Stars
Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 6pm
Life Fitness Club, 299555 Serengeti Road, Arusha, Tanzania
Asante Africa Foundation fundraising event for youth empowerment
To book your tickets contact Ewald Tesha at etesha@asanteafrica.org or at 0754 340188
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT DANCING UNDER THE STARS
Global Youth Economic Opportunities Summit
September 27, 2018
Asante Africa Foundation has been invited on stage at the annual Global Youth Economic Opportunities (GYEO) Summit! Taking place Sept 25-27 in Washington DC. Hosting the topic of “Creating a Sustainable Model for African Youth Livelihood and Development Through Industry Partnerships”. Asante Africa representatives included:
- Joseph Etaan – Project Partnership Coordinator for Tullow Oil
- Anne Muli – Kenya Youth Livelihood Program Coordinator
- Erna Grasz – CEO, Asante Africa Foundation
Asante Africa Cafe: Webisode 1
Feb 28th, 2018
Empowering Global Girls – Discover your role
With CEO, Erna Grasz
READ ABOUT THE HIGHLIGHTS AND TAKEAWAYS FROM WEBISODE 1
Spring on the Serengeti
May 5, 2018
This Africa Networking Event in Pleasanton, CA was an interactive, family-friendly evening of inspiration and celebration with our Tanzania partner, Albert Jumbe, on his first trip to the USA.
SEE IMAGES OF SPRING ON THE SERENGETI
CIES International Education Conference
March 25-29, 2018
Asante Africa participated in the Comparative and International Education Society summit for the third year in 2018. Patriciah Muigai (Kenya Programs Manager) and Kanan Puntambekar (Director of Monitoring & Research) presented concrete results from the Asante Africa Girls’ Advancement Program.
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