2021 Impact Report
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OUR IMPACT
Cumulative lives reached across
487 SCHOOLS
2022 was a year of reimagining post-pandemic life. For Asante Africa Foundation, 2022 was an exciting year with youth creating jobs in the green economy, catalyzing community change, innovating solutions to climate issues, and contributing to their family’s quality of life.
Our evidence-based programs continue to adapt and mature. Key partnerships are deepening our programs, expanding our reach, and closing the financial investment gap for enterprising youth growing their businesses.
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In 2022, we worked in 150 schools and communities across
Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.
2022 Impact by the Numbers
Behind every number is a person with dreams, goals, and a future
107,500
Lives Broadly Reached
21,500
Total Direct Participants
158,500
Lives Reached with Pay-it-Forward Initiatives
287,500
Lives Reached in 2022
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:
Key Highlights from 2022
Girls Promote Voice and Choice in Remote Schools
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Girls in our Wezesha Vijana Program build the knowledge and confidence to stand up for what they believe in. They become leaders in their communities. Their voices and choices are theirs and they are being heard.
53%
improvement in parents engaging in their children’s education
Digital Literacy Prepares Youth for 21st Century Opportunities
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Digital Literacy is key for rural African youth to compete in the 21st century. Our digital apprentice program builds technical and project management skills through field-based, hands-on projects.
72%
of digital apprentice graduates received globally-recognized certificates
“Bridge the Gap” Initiative Boosts Transition Rates
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Tanzanian primary students are taught in Swahili. In secondary school, classes are taught in English. Students have little preparation for this language transition. Bridge the Gap teaches English, math, and digital skills, enabling students to thrive in secondary school.
94%
of Bridge the Gap participants transitioned to secondary school
Community Learning Groups Support those Left Behind
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Uganda experienced the world’s longest school lockdown (22 months) due to COVID-19. 4.5 million students did not return to school.
In response, Asante Africa introduced Community Learning Groups to sustain learning outside of traditional school.
108
student leaders trained in Community Learning Groups
Putting Entrepreneurship to the Test with Digital Gaming
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In partnership with PTI, we are expanding the Enterprise Challenge across our network in East Africa.
This network has enabled rural youth to apply business lessons in a practical way. For youth with limited job prospects, the experience has provided motivation to start and run their own businesses with confidence.
61%
of youth are running small businesses (full or part time)
“Get Started” Scholarships Ensure Access to Education
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Post-pandemic, we granted partial “get started” scholarships to offset economic struggles and reduce the barriers to enter secondary school. These scholarships provide low-income families with financial aid, student support, and school supplies for motivated students to access quality education.
312
partial “get started” scholarships provided