Education

Building the Future Generation of Entrepreneurs in East Africa The world marks Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Day on June 27, a United Nations observance that recognizes the role small businesses play in creating jobs, strengthening economies, and opening pathways to opportunity.  This year, the global theme, “The Future Generation of MSMEs,” places special […]

Expanding Access to Secondary Education in Uganda For many young people in Uganda, financial hardship and social pressures can create significant barriers to completing secondary education. These challenges disproportionately affect vulnerable students, particularly girls at risk of early and forced marriage, limiting opportunities for future learning and economic participation. To help address these barriers, Asante

One Student’s Mission to Ensure Every Child Belongs For many young people, secondary school is a time to focus on exams and dreams for the future. For Irusho, an Asante Africa alumni and secondary school student in Tanzania, it became an opportunity to challenge a reality she could no longer ignore. Growing up in northern

A Father Driven by Purpose and Love, Samuel Lugendo As the world celebrates Father’s Day, we shine a light on Lugendo Samuel, the Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP) Coordinator at Asante Africa Foundation, whose life is a powerful example of dedication, sacrifice, and unwavering love for his children. For Samuel, fatherhood is more than providing for

Understanding How Youth Can Change Society on the International Day of the African Child Every year on June 16, the world pauses to honour the Day of the African Child. A day born not from celebration, but from courage. In 1976, thousands of Black schoolchildren in Soweto, South Africa, took to the streets to protest

Expanding Foundational Learning Through Technology in Tanzania For many children in Tanzania, developing foundational literacy and numeracy skills remains a persistent challenge. Large class sizes and varying learning levels can make it difficult to ensure every child builds the core skills needed for future learning, well-being and economic opportunity. To support these efforts, Asante Africa

What Our 2025 Data Tells Us About Education and Opportunity in East Africa Each year, we sit with our data and ask a harder question than “did we hit our targets?” We ask what actually changed for a young person in rural Kenya, Uganda, or Tanzania. In 2025, some of the answers were genuinely unexpected.

Why Pay-It-Forward Starts with Education: Stories from Asante Africa The idea of “Pay-It-Forward” is simple: one act of opportunity, support, or kindness can continue far beyond the original moment. But what does that look like when it becomes something lasting and transformative? At Asante Africa, the answer often begins with education. We believe education is

What Makes Great Youth Empowerment Programs Young people today are not waiting for the future; they are shaping it. Across the globe, communities are investing in youth empowerment programs to equip the next generation with the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to succeed. But what separates average initiatives from the best youth empowerment programs?

Earth Day 2026: Building Sustainability and Clean Solutions for Africa While countries and governments around the world debate about climate solutions, East African youth are already building them. Earth Day turns 56 years old in 2026, and there’s no better way to honor the spirit of the day than by spotlighting student achievements. The future