“Education is the most powerful tool for reducing poverty, improving health, promoting healthier economies, and providing peaceful and productive opportunities for young people around the world.”
– Global Campaign for Education
OUR PROGRAMS PROVIDE SYSTEM SOLUTIONS
Brilliance and talent exist everywhere, but opportunities do not. Our model addresses the root cause of why African youth are not successful, creating an ecosystem of opportunity for them to excel. We connect disadvantaged rural youth to knowledge and opportunities, cultivating informed, resilient community leaders who address local challenges and become active participants in the global economy.
IMPACT & RESULTS
We assess our impact both quantitatively and qualitatively. Our impact is demonstrated in the data and in the stories.
SCALABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainability comes from ownership. Asante Africa Foundation works within the existing educational system, alongside educators, influencers and governments. Our local staff partner with existing schools and visionaries to create change. Our low-cost models and local ownership coupled with results of increased girl safety, school retention, improved performance and income generation creates the local desire to do more.
LEADERSHIP & ENTREPRENEURSHIP INCUBATOR (LEI) PROGRAM
Professional Development | Job Readiness | Entrepreneurship
WHAT MAKES THIS PROGRAM UNIQUE
Cross Border Collaboration |Teacher Engagement |Community Reinvestment (Pay It Forward)
THE PROBLEM
THE MODEL
THE IMPACT
LEI PROGRAM IMPACT
CONFIDENCE
35%
confident expressing opinions to elders
FINANCE
41%
have skills to save, budget, and earn money
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
67%
knows entrepreneurship is a viable career path
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
88%
have a detailed action plan to achieving goals
GIRLS’ ADVANCEMENT (WEZESHA VIJANA) PROGRAM
Health & Hygiene | Finance and Business Skills | Social Skills
“I had a strong will that one day I would change the trend in the male dominant society”
– Carolyne Sunte, alumni and entrepreneur
THE PROBLEM
THE IMPACT
GIRLS’ ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM IMPACT
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
50%
performed better on national exams
CONFIDENCE
60%
confident in refusing sexual advances
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
78%
schools reporting improved attendance of girls
HEALTH SKILLS
77%
understand HIV transmission and prevention
ACCELERATED LEARNING IN THE CLASSROOM PROGRAM
Intensive Teacher Training | Learner-Centered Educational Model | Digital & Low-Cost Resources
“Now I am training other teachers, using technology to teach my students, and I have convinced my school to change its motto to “Learning and Excelling Forever.”
Josephine Khasabuli, Kenyan Teacher
THE PROBLEM
THE IMPACT
ACCELERATED LEARNING IN THE CLASSROOM PROGRAM IMPACT
RESOURCES
93%
teachers using the internet as resource
CONFIDENCE
67%
Students with increased confidence expression opinions
STUDENT SKILLS
63%
Students with stronger English and critical thinking skills
DIGITAL LEARNING
37%
Teachers creating learning materials digitally
SCHOLARSHIPS
For brilliant young students that don’t have the means to pay for school, scholarships are crucial. It spells the difference between staying at home, and being given access to quality education that leads to improved circumstances and future successes.
UNIVERSITY
SECONDARY
PRIMARY
Scholarships are funding opportunities for students that meet specific criteria. It includes meeting academic standards, acceptable behavior in school, and ongoing family engagement to ensure a student’s best possible results.
