Education

Green Actions, Global Impact: Simple Ways to Honor World Environment Day 2024 This year, World Environment Day is June 5th. In a multitude of ways East Africa is on the forefront of environment and climate change issues. Often, it’s East Africa’s young citizens who exemplify the simple solutions that are working toward environmental sustainability and […]

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Tumaini Celebrates Her Father With a bright smile, this proud student and daughter shared, “My name is Tumaini, and I am fourteen years old. I’m eager to talk about my father — my timeless hero. I hold deep love for him because of his unwavering care for both my mother and me.” Tumaini’s educational journey

Mother’s Day Salute: Celebrating Parents as Pillars of Educational Support On Mother’s Day, the whole world stops to shine a light on our incredible mothers for their endless sacrifices, unwavering support, extraordinary strength, and unconditional love. To express gratitude, mothers receive sweet notes, warm hugs, odes, breakfasts in bed, cakes, and PDAs of all sorts

Eco-Empowerment: How Climate Change Education is Transforming Communities in East Africa When discussing climate change, the conversation often lacks a holistic perspective, frequently emphasizing fear rather than compassion for those most affected. According to the International Monetary Fund, the negative impacts of climate change disproportionately affect regions with hot climates, particularly in developing countries. This

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Advancing our Future: Announcing Two Executive Appointments   December 2023, In Dubai at COP28 as speakers, panelists and participants Left to Right: Geoffrey Kasangaki, Deputy to CEO – Strategic Programs Development and Impact; Wevyn Muganda, Deputy to CEO – Strategic Partnerships and Development; Erna Grasz, CEO Visionary Leaders with Proven Track Records of Strategic Innovation

What is International Day of Education? Exploring Its Impact on Global Learning Initiatives On the 24th of January each year, the world comes together to celebrate the International Day of Education. The significance of this day is paramount as education is one of the biggest investments that the global community has been collectively striving to

Asante Africa Bridges Gender Gaps in STEM Girls in Science Rules! But not in the magnitude we all know it could be. The gender gap in STEM remains pronounced, with women making up only 28% of the STEM workforce globally.  With the continuous lack of representation in STEM fields, many still associate STEM fields with

The Power of Parental Engagement in Transforming Education in Rural East Africa At Asante Africa Foundation, we are passionate about driving positive change in rural communities and schools. We understand the crucial role of parental/guardian engagement in addressing the numerous challenges faced by these rural communities, including traditional norms, child marriages, teenage pregnancy, poor school