PARTNERSHIP SPOTLIGHT: FAO At Asante Africa Foundation, we believe that unlocking every child’s potential demands more than classrooms; it requires nourished minds and bodies. This Day of the African Child, we celebrate our partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations through the Lishe Bora Campaign, a powerful example of how collaborative […]
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Father’s Day and the Role of Dads in Supporting Girls’ Education Every year, on the third Sunday in June, the world celebrates Father’s Day—a day to honor fathers and male figures who play meaningful paternal roles in the lives of others. At Asante Africa Foundation, we believe it’s a moment to express gratitude for the sacrifices,
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Listening Hard: Why Asante Africa Foundation Remembers the Soweto Uprising There is an echo that has traveled for nearly 50 years. It bounces from student to student, school to school, through communities and over borders. To new generations of learners. They are the reverberations of a 12-year-old, who made a sign, stood up, and cried
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PARTNERSHIP SPOTLIGHT: AFRIpads At Asante Africa Foundation, we understand that true educational empowerment requires breaking down the systemic barriers that hold girls back. That’s why our partnership with AFRIpads is so much more than just providing sanitary pads—it’s about restoring dignity, confidence, and opportunity to girls who deserve to learn without limits. This Menstrual Hygiene
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Breaking the Stigma Around Menstrual Cycle Hygiene and Period Poverty In a small rural village in Kenya, 14-year-old Ayana (real name has been changed to protect their privacy) sat quietly behind her hut, hugging her knees. Her school uniform was stained, and her eyes were filled with tears – not only from the painful abdominal
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How Strong Families Create Stronger Communities in Rural Africa: International Day of Families May 15 is the International Day of Families, highlighting the importance the international community attaches to families. And strong families are of the utmost importance. Because in rural East Africa, poverty, a lack of resources, and a lack of opportunities combine with
Give the Gift of Education to Those in Need This Mother’s Day Mother’s Day is more than flowers and breakfast in bed. It’s a chance to reflect on the power of motherhood, the sacrifices made, and the dreams nurtured. Around the world, mothers are often the unsung heroes in a child’s educational journey, standing behind
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