2021 Impact Report
OUR IMPACT
Lives reached across East Africa (since 2007)
Across East Africa, young changemakers are rising, tackling their communities’ toughest challenges, securing good jobs, winning national awards, and launching successful ventures. Their resilience and innovation reaffirm the power of Asante Africa’s grassroots, community-driven model.
With over 24,000 lives directly affected, our team’s dedication, donors’ generosity, and youths’ resilience shine through. We’re unlocking potential, creating brighter futures, and showcasing inspiring success stories and tangible outcomes.
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163 Schools Involved in 2024
2024 Impact by the Numbers
Behind every number is a person with dreams, goals, and a future
122,180
Lives Broadly Reached
24,662
Total Direct Participants
146,842
Total lives Impacted (2024)
UGANDA
5,702
Lives Reached
KENYA
7,640
Lives Reached
TANZANIA
11,320
Lives Reached
92%
Accelerated learning Program students shared financial skills with their families
57%
Youth Livelihood Program students started projects addressing climate change
93%
Wezesha Vijana Program students understand how to take care of their bodies
Key Highlights from 2024
Leadership Transition
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We welcome Geoffrey Kasangaki as our new CEO in 2025. Founding CEO Erna Grasz has transitioned to the role of Global Chair, marking a strategic milestone that reaffirms the organization’s commitment to local leadership and impactful governance across East Africa.
External Evaluation Reports Published
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Multi-Year Learning Outcome Evaluations inform design and delivery while demonstrating impact.
Move On Afrika completed an external evaluation assessing the long-term effectiveness and program scalability for our Community Learning Groups (CLGs) in Uganda.
BDIT College completed an assessment of our Bridge the Gap (BTG) initiative in Tanzania.
Government Partnership Accelerates Reach
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In a groundbreaking collaboration, we established a five-year initiative with the Ugandan Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development was aimed at creating sustainable opportunities for youth.
Youth-Led Initiative
Climate Challenges
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Monica, an Asante Africa scholarship alumna, demonstrated her Pay-it-Forward spirit by founding her own NGO, the Naitawang Youth Empowerment Group. In 2024 alone, her NGO has positively impacted over 4,000 lives.
Public-Private Partnership Drives job Creation
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Our Youth Livelihood Program is amplified by a strategic 3-year partnership with I&M Foundation and The King’s Trust International.
Building Healthier Families Through Nutrition Education
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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Healthy Plate Model Campaign was implemented across 12 districts in Tanzania directly impacting over 4,700 children.
Youth are Creating Local Solutions to Global Challenges
Our students are leading in their communities by taking action. Their local solutions are addressing global challenges such as:
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the total number of lives impacted by Asante Africa Foundation to date?
2. How many people did Asante Africa Foundation directly serve in 2024?
3. How many schools are currently involved in Asante Africa Foundation’s programs?
4. Who is the new CEO of Asante Africa Foundation?
5. Where can I download the latest Impact Report PDF?
You can download our current and all of our past impact reports on the resource page https://asanteafrica.org/resources/
6. Does Asante Africa publish external evaluation reports on its programs?
YES! We have many program reports on our resources page https://asanteafrica.org/resources/