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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A Young Champion for the Environment In the remote and arid region of Wamba, Kenya where the sun beats down relentlessly and water is a precious resource, Doreen, a form 2 student, is leading a quiet revolution – one tree at a time. Unlike most teenagers, Doreen isn’t just dreaming about a better future; she’s
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April 28th is Global Pay It Forward Day: a day to not only celebrate the small kindnesses we receive, but to amplify them by passing them along to someone else. Read More
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World Storytelling Day: Sharing Stories of Hard Work and Resilience from East Africa What began as a national storytelling day in Sweden and later evolved into a five-week-long storytelling festival in Australia has now blossomed into a global phenomenon—World Storytelling Day. The International World Storytelling Day is celebrated annually on March 20th. This day honors
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PARTNERSHIP SPOTLIGHT: Days For Girls Uganda At Asante Africa Foundation, we recognize that addressing complex educational barriers requires innovative partnerships. By joining forces with specialized organizations that complement our mission, we create powerful synergies that amplify our collective impact and extend our reach to more vulnerable youth. We are pleased to highlight this important alliance
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