I’m the spouse of one of the long-time executive team members, so have been following the step-by-step growth of Asante for many years. The focus on student success from day one has generated many remarkable achievement stories, rural village kids growing up to make presentations at the United Nations, becoming Medical Doctors, and leaders in other industries. Doners see the huge impact on the people and communities they serve, fed by the comprehensive growing knowledge base, instructional materials, and the mission focused staff and volunteers. I’ve seen a great idea grow up to an organization that can move mountains.
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We have been donors for a dozen years, witnessing Asante's impressive leadership and growth. I am most impressed by the huge impact generated for each dollar of donation. The pay-it-forward activities performed by the attendees of LEI , for example, change the lives of thousands of impoverished children, opening the door to achieve higher education and successful careers and lives. I feel honored to be part of this process.
I have been a donor and volunteer to Asante Africa for many years and have traveled in country and I have seen the results of their work. It is amazing to see the impact it has made on rural students in East Africa. Through their programs, Asante Africa is able to use their learn, do, teach and pay-it forward approach to change lives and give the students confidence to become leaders, entrepreneurs, and learn digital literacy, which can lead to employment. This approach, also allows more students to reap the benefits of the programs and allows the lean budget to go further. The programs change lives-not only of the student, but their families and communities.
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Thirteen years ago, I became acquainted with Asante Africa Foundation. First as a donor and volunteer. Then as a board advisor. I am impressed with the organization's ability to create and implement their programs with efficiency and precision that truly empowers the youth of the rural areas with the skills they need to succeed and improve and to change their futures and their communities. By empowering the youth with the ability to learn, do and pay it forward, Asante Africa is creating a generation of change agents, ready to solve the problems facing them and their countries.
The organization is run with integrity and transparency. All programs are implemented by locals who live in the communities that they work in.
An investment in Asante Africa Foundation is an investment in the youth and future of East Africa and the world!
With a lean budget, Asante Africa creates and delivers innovative programming for disadvantaged youth in East Africa. While a global board spearheads fundraising, they are now directed and managed by an all African team, so that the people closest to the challenges come up with the best solutions. They closely monitor their programming and iterate for improvement. Our dollars make a big impact.
I knew Asante Africa in a very interesting way, I was then a volunteer at a local NGO in Siaya and we were sourcing for a person who could make us a website. The best person emerged to be a beneficiary alumni of Asante Africa Foundation, he informed us of how they received sponsored training of digital skills, and he monetized this skills since they also had benefited from entrepreneurship sessions. I was so amazed and since then I have acknowledged Asante Africa Foundation for their work that is transforming lives and empowering people.
THANKS YOU ASANTE AFRICA FOUNDATION FOR THE GREAT IMPACY YOU HAVE MADE IN OUR COUNTRY,COUNTY, OUR VILLAGES AND EVEN TRANSFORMING MANY CHILDREN IN THIS NATION. AM ALWAYS GREATFULL ABOUT YOU AND PROUD OF BEING PART OF ASANTE AFRICA FOUNDATION
I have been a sponsor of scholarship youth for more than a decade and have seen the incredible support that Asante Africa provides them all to succeed. Every part of their operation is ethical, accountable, transparent and impactful.
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On my way to Fortpotal Uganda I met Ronnet Matumanya a Field Officer, Asante Africa Foundation Kyenjojo.
That is How I learned about the Foundation and the transformation Work they do through Educational sector in collaboration with the Communities they serve to address these UNSDG's _
1.1.1 Eradicate extreme poverty.
2.1.2, 2.2.1 Achieve food security and End malnutrition.
4.1.2 Ensure primary education completion.
5.3.1 Eliminate Child Marriage
8.1.1 Sustainable economic growth
Have witnessed the impact of their work and I am a hard follower and thankful of the Impact the organization is making
Asante Africa Foundation has made multiple dreams possible. The work they do in Samburu has had massive impact. For once, disadvantaged children get the opportunity to go to school, experience tech and get entrepreneurship skills.
I've been a member of the board of directors since 2012, & will assume the role of Board Chair next January. What drew me to Asante Africa Foundation is the commitment to giving youth the tools that empower them to solve the problems they identify in their own communities. It's not about imposing western solutions on them.
The more involved I became, I grew ever more impressed with the level of transparency & integrity - in managing the funds and programs as well as measuring our impact.
More recently, we have been working on transitioning the leadership of the organization to East Africa. So much thoughtful work has gone into succession planning, and our founder will remain fully engaged as Global Board Chair. I am confident we have done everything necessary to ensure stability of operational leadership , at the same time positioning the organization to thrive and grow in the future.
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I’ve been honored to serve on the North American board of directors since 2012 and have sponsored the education of 3 different students. I’m repeatedly humbled by the grit, drive & tenacity they exhibit, & proud of the transparency & integrity practiced by the organization.
AAF mission to empower the next generation through education, leadership development, and access to life-changing opportunities is both inspiring and effective.
What sets Asante Africa apart is the holistic approach to addressing the root causes of poverty, including gender inequality, limited access to quality education, and the lack of opportunities for young people, especially girls.
The programs are designed to equip students with the skills, confidence, and resources they need to succeed, not just academically, but in life.
Asante Africa Foundation has heart. I have been fortunate to meet and work with program beneficiaries. These fantastic people are a testament to the power of education to create change leaders. Thank you, Asante Africa Foundation, for allowing me to contribute to real, life-changing impact in East Africa.
Asante Africa Foundation is continuously providing a unique opportunity for the youth to grow and develop in a holistic manner. The organization offers a supportive and flexible working environment where you can use your skills to empower young people in ASAL regions of Kenya, rural Uganda, and Tanzania, with the necessary 21st-century skills.
As a staff passionate about empowering young people, Asante Africa has been the best place to work! With a unique set of programs and the "Pay-it-forward" knowledge replication, I have had the opportunity to support many young people in catalyzing positive changes within their communities.
Asante africa foundation held my hand to make me learn and implement my digital skills in while paying it forward to more people like me
The organization helps kids, youth, and women from extreme poverty backgrounds in East Africa to realize their dreams through education and economic empowerment. I am from that background and really support their work in the region.
There is nothing more fulfilling than seeing a youth who lives in the most remote part of the country being empowered and believing in themselves to tackle the socio-economic challenges in their humble settings. That's what Asante Africa Foundation does. The programs are aligned with what the youths need and equip them with not just access to education, but also hope in making it in the world despite and inspite of circumstances in their environment. Keep up the good work team!
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My interaction in Uganda with children who have gone through the Wezesha Vijana program was quite astounding! I was amazed by the entrepreneurial and leadership skills that have been inculcated in the young people, their ambitions in life are heightened, and are very determined to make it in life. The Digital Schools program is also impacting marginalized children in a massive way and opening doors of possibilities in this globalization period. Asante Africa Foundation is indeed at the heart of touching and preparing the youth to be the next leaders of the world.
Asante Africa believes in giving second chance to soul that has lost hope but still strong in faith. They believe at education is the real equalizer. I was once lost but they found made me what I am today. I knew asante through a friend to a friend who helped me secure a janitor job in the office.At that time my education was stuck due to lack of fees. Fees was not only the challenge I was facing, I had a son who needed food and school fees too . This job helped me see my son through his school and he had food too. It brought life in our lives. That been not enough asante gave me the opportunity that changed my life. They trained me through digital programme where I gained different skills just to mention a few:digital skill,resilience,entrepreneurial skill. I was able to enroll to google online classes where I was awarded two certificate: Fundamental of IT and Bytes and bites of computer networking. Today am working with a private company as head of curriculum development we develop digital content for school.Thank you asante.
My journey with Asante Africa started in 2018 and it really transformed my life, I learned more on leadership and Entrepreneurship skills which I later used for my self development and growths. The Knowledge and skills I gain in Asante Africa encourage me to paying it forward, and I initiated a Mentorship program i.e Youth in Mentorship program to empower my fellow youth and ensure that they are self reliance in the community. Asante Africa is always supporting me by all means to ensure my success in paying it forward, it's the best nonprofit I got and I really appreciate as it transforms many lives.
I interfaced with Asante in Uganda with regard to the digital wifi device that also served as a portable storage. It could house a whole library and be accessed offline at the school library. They were donating these devices to a schools together with a projector and laptop.
This organization has helped me a lot in my studies in seven years. My family cannot afford to pay for my education, but this organization has made my dream of education come true. This year I am graduating with a degree in environmental engineering. Thank you Asante Africa foundation for your support.
I come from a community where Asante Africa is currently running projects (Kigaraale Subcounty-Kyenjojo District) and their digital interventions are truly creating impact in schools. I work for a social enterprise (www.slisuganda.org) working in the same sector (education) and we draw alot of lessons and inspiration from Asante. Well done & keep up the good work. Cheers
Thaddeo Kasaija
I have supported Asante Africa for over 8 years now. They do amazing work in east Africa, educating youth and children. As a volunteer i can not express how much i have learned and how much i truly care about the mission and the team, its really a global family that works tirelessly to create positive change in rural communities in Africa. I look forward to seeing their progress as they grow and impact more lives in Africa.
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Love this organization. They do great work in east Africa, helping kids who need support and education!
This is a review as a school (Mwangaza Muslim Secondary in Samburu County). Our students have greatly benefitted from the Leadership and Enterprenuerahip Incubator initiatives. This has made our students more confident in speaking up and sharing their thoughts. From the learning and the joint partnership with Prince Trust Initiative the students were able to pitch their sustainable and profitable business ideas against other schools supported by Asante Africa. We have also received one time scholarship for the most vulnerable learners thanks to Asante Africa. This is a non profit that is really profiting the hard to reach and off the road communities like ours.
Asante Africa Foundation lives by it's values.
It is Of the Youth, For the Youth and By the Youth of East Africa.
I am honored to be a part of the organization. I love seeing the young people in the USA as well as Abroad ow the impact and the future of the organization.
i am an empowered change agent because of Asante Africa Foundation, with the training support i received i am an aggressive professional, entrepreneur and believe will be even greater than i am today.
i am one of the many youths that have transformed their own futures.
thanks to programs like LEI (Leadership and Entrepreneurship Incubator),PTI, and Wezesha Vijana Girls advancement programs devoted to our development.
I’ve been supporting this nonprofit since the beginning. I believe in making investments in the futures of East African children. Asante Africa is transparent and keeps me informed of how my investment is being spent.
Iam nicholas Lanyasunya,my experience with Asante Africa foundation has build my leadership skills,venture into business arena, digital skills,led by example,global citizen pay it forward ,spreading peace across the East Africa border and educating young women specifically between Kenya and Ethiopia providing psychosocial support to students,through youth livelihood program conducting mentorship program,life skills ,Gender Rights and peace development, Africa change Maker,climate change with 20 youth group forming Naisul youth group at samburu able to cultivate 52 hectares of Land maize,beans and potatoes ready to be harvest on October this year.To educate and Empower the next generation of change agents whose dreams and action transform the future for Africa and the world.Educating children /Transforming life.
I have seen the Organization mould East African Children from poor rural background to be responsible and digitally empowered.
The Asante Africa Foundation digital literacy has transformed the children as well as given them access to education in a unique way.
The Scholarship program has enabled the children who had no future in education to pursue their education even to university level. This has been made possible by the organization.
I have witnessed innovation and creativity that has been spurred by the entrepreneurship program that has liberated some of the children from dependency to self reliance and even supporting their families through skills learnt.
Love Asante Africa!! I’ve transitioned from a volunteer to a scholarship sponsor and I’ve been so amazed by the passion and achievements of the students and staff. What a great org to work, volunteer and donate too!
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I started volunteering with Asante Africa Foundation over four years ago. And in that time, I've been so lucky to work with people with such passion, skill, and knowledge. One of my favorite things is to hear stories from the field of the impact that Asante is having for students in Kenya and Tanzania. I'm so glad to know that such a large percentage of funds is sent directly to Africa to create even more success stories. I'm honored to volunteer with this group of talented people and look forward to the future. Asante Sana!
The organization does a great job with schools, school communities, and education authorities. They are accountable and ensure that they maximize every coin to create a great impact. The organization works with local boards and local people who best understand their problems, own them and innovate to ensure they create sustainable solutions. They believe in the pay-it-forward model, which has helped each beneficiary create a ripple effect. I am so proud of Asante Africa! It is a great organization.
Am Jackson Namuth, Regional Coordinator -Turkana County Kenya for Asante Africa Foundation. I joined the organization in June 2021. Since then I have learned allot about sharing ideas, coaching and mentoring young generations. I have participated in pay it forward activities in order to alleviate the suffering of the vulnerable youth and give them hope to achieve their dreams. I believe in the power of joining our hands and impact someone's life positively.
Asante Africa Foundation is playing a lead role in marginalized and rural communities in helping needy, bright and vulnerable youth to acquire required skills to enable them better their future.
My name is Yvonne Murinjoi, an entrepreneur. I joined Asante Africa when I was in highschool. I volunteered to join Asante Africa’s school based club program Leadership and entrepreneurship incubator (LEI) because it plays a vital role in the community in expanding youths' confidence and skills sets to take on larger higher-risk and higher -impact community projects. Back then, I was this dull student who could not stand for herself. I could not articulate myself in front of people and this resulted in lowering my self esteem. Now when i joined the club, i knew i had a chance to change all that because the program emphasized on cultivating youth led solutions through leadership and entrepreneurship. Through this, I managed to acquire entrepreneurial skills and I started a small business at home, due to Covid -19 the business was not doing quite well and resulted in closure. After a few months, I started writing, and formed a community group where we could visit children’s homes and help the aged. This was successful using leadership skills that I acquired through LEI. In 2021, I had an opportunity to get an internship in Asante Africa through the Digital transformation program as a technician.
During my internship with Asante Africa Foundation as an ED tech intern,I was not really used to technology. I was actually learning how to use technology, especially because in our community we believed that computer learning is a key thing in securing a better job. Perhaps we were right or wrong. In our global world, Digital learning promotes higher-order thinking skills. One of the key skills for the 21st century includes planning, monitoring and evaluating to name a few. Technology has become such a huge part of our lives; it has innovated the way we work, travel, deal with our health, and also how we are educated, but is it for the better? While we were creating digital content, we used to work remotely from home. Through this experience I learned how to explore and develop an understanding of the scope and characteristics of technology and the core concepts of technology. I recognised the relationship and the connection between technology and other fields of study while working to understand the attributes of design and apply the design process through a series of hands-on activities. Through digital learning, I was able to interact with digital spaces such as HTML 5, and other programming spaces in creating digital contents to be used in schools during implementation. When implementing digital contents in school, administrators, teachers and learners embraced the innovation brought by Asante Africa Foundationthrough digital learning.
Asante Africa Foundation is doing such a great job educating and transforming lives of children in marginalized areas across East Africa. The passion and drive to continue reaching and impacting more children across the world resonates with the entire talented team.
In my tenure as a Finance intern, I can truly attest to the fact that the organization transforms lives. I recently joined the organization In April this year, after graduating from Kenyatta university, with a bachelor's degree in Economics and Finance. I was granted an opportunity to learn while serving as a Finance intern. I can never stop being grateful for the skills and expertise in Finance it has instilled in me. It will forever be my family.
In my experience, Asante Africa is the best place to be. May God bless Asante Africa!
Asante Africa offers mentorship programs in primary schools and secondary schools in the Arid and semi arid areas where no such programs are offered. These programs help raise awareness and empower especially to the girl child who is neglected in such areas.
In addition the digital transformation program is giving the students access to digital skills which are offered by no other organization.
Asante Africa foundation has played a major role in life by financing my education for 7 years now. Besides that I get to learn alot from the meetings that the staff organise.
Absolutely amazing foundation. I love the ability to help with students education, Asante Africa makes the process seamless, and I get updates on my student which is a real plus. I’ve seen their work first hand and it’s amazing.
Asante Africa Foundation carries out meaningful, impactful programs dedicated to creating educational and entrepreneurial opportunities for youth in rural east Africa. Programs are led by on-the-ground staff, with full engagement of local communities. I'm proud to have worked for this organization in the past and continue to follow their impressive work!
I am Everyne Nkirote from Kenya I am alumni of Asante Africa Foundation.I join the organization when I was in high school.This organization helped me a lot. It shaped my values and also my skill. Some lesson that I was taught made me who I am,saving budgeting,entereprenudhip and dreammapping.Encourage young youth to be themselves and have good moral valves. I thank Asante foundation so much for the life's that they have changed for the young youth. My God bless you all.
Am Victor wamukota a police officer in Kenya and while working in turkana east is when I met with Asante Africa organization project manager trying to empower young girls . He organizes various sessions for stakeholders then reaches for the young vulnerable girls through interactive education empowerment programmes such as human rights violations, know your rights campaigns, Hiv and aids awareness, gender based violence awareness among others.
Am Dorin Joachim Mmasi from Tanzania. Am an Asante Africa alumni who got a chance to engage in leadership and entrepreneurship club (LEI) on 2014. Sincerely i call this was a great time for me to sharpen my life in-terms of skills gained made me look other side of life. As i was able to gain confident and made me be able pay it forward to various youth programs concerning budgeting, entrepreneurship, dream mapping, hygiene and leadership skills.
Furthermore the education gained made me be optimistic to think wide in economic forum as i was able to come up with honey business project being a founder of it, project named as “ndoto mama” to which i supply honey to customers in 4 regions ( Arusha, Moshi, Dar es salaam and Morogoro region.
Moreover, Asante Africa does a great job and very consistent in grabbing opportunities which help coach youth potentials in mentoring youth.
Am called Nansamba lilian Matovu from Uganda. Am an alumni of Asante Africa foundation and I joined the Asante summit in 2019 . I call this as a great opportunity for me to be part of Asante .
It awakened me to start believing in my self and boosted my self esteem . It groomed me to some one who to lives exemplary life in my community.
Asante mentors do a very good job to share their different experiences and skills to help youths pursue with their dreams and also build their talents .
After Asante Africa mentorship, my life didn't stay the same . I had a passion of sharing with the little I have to others and I formed up a foundation called Give to life which supports the less privileged people in my community . I involve fellow youths in the pay it forward activities I do because Asante encouraged us team work management.
I have endless Asante Africa stories but I lastly say that I strongly support you and will forever believe that you are so inspirational in the whole world.
I am Losieku mbutai from Kenya an alumni of Asante Africa foundation participated in 2019 LEI program...I met Asante Africa in my secondary school time...it really impacted my life with much useful values and also of much many young youths in communities through their provision of various skills. "Art of mobilizing others to want to struggle for shared aspirations".Great!
I once met asante aftica foundation when i was in my secondary school education at same secondary school, through its Leadership and entrepreneurship incubator (LEI) i was extremely transformed ,i changed my life perspective and started feeling as an important change agent in my community and the world, the skills i got has always been helpfull and continues to be more helpfull as days goes on, through the skills i was able to see any challenge as an opportunity for me to do something in my community and o started dealing with global challenges at a local scale in my community ,i initiated three clubs in my locality as my way to PAY IT FORWARD what i learned from the LEI program something that was insisted during the trainings and this has turned out to be my life purpose and passion to deal with issues concerning with Education, entrepreneurship, Leadership, livelihood and environment with an eye on gender equality.i am currently a student at sokoine university of agriculture, the project coordinator for Rotaract-Sua, project officer for UNC-SUA, outreach coordinator for the Tanzania Youth Biodiversity Network, and vice chairman for the Tanzania agricultural economics and agribusiness students association all being the outcome of the skills i got from asante , furthermore asante still gives me opportunity to grow much bigger by sharing with me different global opportunities and giving me an opportunity to work with the organisation as the Regional coordinator in Arusha with recorgnition of my contributions in reaching the organisation's goal as well as involving me in all activities and even during planning and decision making , Asante is the best non profit
Hello,my name is Andrew Solomon a Kenyan aged 23..Am a young entrepreneur running a small kiosk in my village alongside with poultry farming.i particularly sell foodstuffs.
Am also a leader in several youth groups like am the chairman treetop village youth group and also Organising secretary Samburu east University students association (SEUSA).
I want to sincerely thank Asante Africa for their great and immense support....it is through the lei summit I attended back in 2018 that was held in Arusha Tanzania that I gained this skills .
I remember one of the speaker giving testimony on how he started with a small business and ended up haviy big companies....this motivated me to start my small buss where I believe I will also reach my dream.i want to say that joining Asante Africa has change my life and that am for ever grateful for what Asante Africa did to me.
My name is Najjuma Elizabeth Anita, alumni Asante Africa Foundation of the Leadership and entrepreneurship incubator 2019. It’s really a lot that I have gained since then some of which are self confidence,Self esteem, social networking, entrepreneurship (crocheting) , marketing and branding above others . This is where my business journey started from as nitalizcrochets on all social media platforms.
“Educating children , Transforming lives.”
Am SAFARI SAMWEL student from University of Dodoma, Asante Africa has been shaped my dream since I was advance level. I attended different Activities and training from Asante Africa Foundation since 2017 upto 2019. Through skills and knowledge I got from this organization I become good leader. I understood correctly how to help others. Also now am in University Level I have my own project that I earn money for helping me to continue with my study.
Asante Africa is my heart pumper
Education changes lives not only for boys and girls in school, but for the entire community!
Pay if forward with Asante Africa!
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Our junior high school son took an interest in Africa after a speaker came to his school to discuss the plight of children in Uganda This was the first time he truly understood that not every child has the chance to go school to learn and play in a safe environment. For the first time, he decided to take action and do what he could to make a difference for other children. Erna Grasz and I worked together early in our career and knew about her work in Africa. We invited her to dinner and her passion and enthusiasm rubbed off on the entire family. Our son and his friends raised over $2000in a few short weeks just by word of mouth throughout his school! We have supported Asante Africa for 10+ years and have seen first hand what can be accomplished through education in a safe and secure. The hallmark of Asante Africa programs is "Pay it Forward." This approach has provided boys and girls with the leadership and entrepreneurial skills needed to help their communities thrive; and the ability to mentor the younger children in the their villages. As a result of hard work, passion, and commitment Asante Africa has impacted over 300,000 lives in just 10 years. Asante Africa students have mastered technology, become college students and business owners, but more importantly, they have become respected leaders and teachers in their community so that others can also excel.
I've worked with Asante Africa Foundation as an advisor for more than ten years. I've traveled to East Africa in support of the work in country. I can not say enough great things about the impact on lives of the Youth touched by Asante Africa Foundation programs. Watching a young woman, in a very difficult environment, given the opportunity to stay in school - they seize the opportunity and thrive. It's truly transformative for the young people AND their families.
It's important to speak about the high integrity of the organization. The attention to ethics at every step from the CEO to the staff in country to the youth they serve is second to none.
I'm very proud to recommend Asante Africa Foundation to anyone looking for a great non-profit with heart, brains and character.
I first learned about Asante Africa through our company years ago. I was immediately impressed with the vision and mission of the organization and how Asante has impacted the lives of children in Africa. Our firm has donated funds to Asante and it's been very meaningful to hear how those dollars are used to change lives and make a real impact across the world--there was latrine project we helped fund (girls are particularly disadvantaged by a lack of clean and safe latrines which provide some privacy as this prevents them from attending school during menstruation). To hear how this gift really changed their lives, allowing them to attend school and gain the education they need to succeed and build their future was truly inspiring. Not only does our firm donate to this cause, but I personally donate because I fully support this program and all the Asante does.
I've worked with Erna in numerous occasions and she is just amazing. She is very knowledgeable and such a great leader.
My family and organization have worked with Asante for more than 10 years. We've had the great fortune of supporting the organization and have also been supported by them. We've heard from speakers and leaders from within the organization and from Africa and have always felt a deeply personal relationship with them and the impact being made. We look forward to many more years of partnering together.
I am most passionate about education of young children in the most unprivileged part of the world. I truly believe that helping young children in undeveloped parts of the world get education will solve the biggest fundamental problems we are facing now such as the poverty, war, and human rights. Asante is one of the non-profits with passionate members doing a wonderful job and making a difference in the world.
I have experienced first hand, the hardworking and dedicated staff and volunteers associated with this organization. Here in North America, in Kenya and Tanzania this group of wonderfully talented people work tirelessly to create opportunities for better futures for these youth. I have all faith that they are making a big difference and it will only continue to grow.
I have been a volunteer and donor with Asante Africa Foundation for over 2 years. I have found it to be an excellent organization, grounded in key philosophical beliefs and amazingly efficient on support of impressive services to young people in rural Tanzania and Kenya. I have had a lifetime of career service to nonprofit organizations and have chosen to give my time to Asante in my retirement years.
We have supported both a primary school (for 7 years) and a scholarship for girls (for 3 years) in Kenya. The Asante Foundation folks have been great about providing information about each, and their regular checking-in with the students and their families is valuable to keep the students focused and to head off any issues early. Administratively they are really efficient, so that a huge percentage of our contributions go to the students and schools we are targeting. They were also extremely helpful in arranging visits when we were in Nairobi, and I have been impressed with their follow up on every query.
We have been contributing to Asante Africa for about 10 years. We like knowing they are organized and provide both scholarships and challenges to the students.
We were able to meet the young woman whose school fees we pay. She is smart, hardworking, kind and thoughtful. Anderson, the Asante Africa coordinator in that region accompanied us to the meeting. We were very impressed with the connection he had with our student, and his helping her to make longer term goals. She is very grateful and so are her sister and mother. It’s very rewarding to know we are making a difference in a family.
AAF is an incredibly well-run organization that places a heavy emphasis on outcome. It uses monitoring and evaluation strategies to measure its effectiveness and adapts its strategies according. It’s community-run model ensures that it’s programs are implemented with cultural sensitivity and local context. 5 stars to AAF!
Asante Africa really understands development efforts by stepping back and allowing local leaders to manage their projects and to set goals for education in rural East Africa! As a nonprofit that is volunteer-based, it is impressive that they are able to provide the kind of support in areas of funding, marketing and communications, and events.
I volunteer with Asante Africa Foundation as a data analyst. It a wonderful experience to work here and see through data the amazing impact Asante Africa Foundation is making!!
I have been with Asante Africa Foundation (AAF) for the past one year as a Kenyan volunteer working with the US team. It has been quite an incredible opportunity for me. I have learnt a lot and amassed skills such as good communication skills, value of team work and importance of adhering to strict timelines. As an East African, I am humbled by their great cause of ensuring that every child gets quality education and championing the next generation of change agents. It gives me satisfaction being part of this great team that is committed to service and empowering the youth in rural East Africa. The organization comes highly recommended. Thanks!
Asante Africa is a wonderful organization that is making a strong impact in the lives of youth in East Africa. Everyone in the organization cares deeply about the mission of the organization. Asante Africa continues to touch the lives of so many people by educating and growing new change agents that will make the world a better place.
Asante Africa Foundation deserves on my point of view more than 5 stars. A nonprofit that helps youth to get an education and have changed so many lives should be recognized in the whole world. Everyone who works and volunteers at Asante that I know has a beautiful heart and they give all they have to make an impact in so many lives. This nonprofit is an example of how we all have a space in the world to make a little difference if you have a few minutes or a few hours to help your time is valued and appreciated.
I have helped at the last Spring event the "Spring on the Serengeti" and I couldn't be more grateful for being part of. while meeting Albert (alumni of Asante) and getting to know more about his story and how is his life is in Africa was terrific.
Fantastic organization with high energy and efficient team. I donate and will continue to do so for the amazing work they do!
Asante Africa is committed to educating youth in East Africa so that they can be confidently prepared for the future. It's gratifying to see their efforts bear fruit through the videos, blog posts and notes from the field. One can tell that the volunteers and staff are really passionate about the mission and committed to improving lives.
The results speak for themselves. Read the 5 year outcome study on LEI and see for yourself how powerful the program is. https://asanteafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/LEI-5YR-outcome-study.docx..pdf
Amazing organization to work with. They are extremely passionate about bringing positive change to kids and changing their lives through quality education
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I highly endorse this amazing organization. I am a new volunteer and donor. On a recent trip to Kenya and Tanzania I had the privilege of meeting some of the students who have been the beneficiaries of this organization and are now acting on the organization's value of ...passing it forward. Having been a professional trainer/consultant/facilitator for nonprofits, internationally, my entire career, I found Asante to be the organization having just what I was looking for so that I would not retire but rather get re-fired. I look forward to partnering with Asante as they endeavor to accomplish their impressive 2020 goals. I have a feeling they will accomplish them and more!
Since 2007, when I knew Asante Africa Foundation, I have never regret to why I decided to join them because, the team in the global are transparent and always do what they promises. Kids who are real needs education has been supported by this organization soo much. I will tell all my friends about this organization whenever I meets any because I believe we can transform the world by educating our kids.
Any one who would like to support this organization please, don't hesitate to do so.
Dennis Lyamuya from Tanzania.
I have learnt a lot from this organization. Joined it and felt at home and meet so many people who have the aim of transforming lives positively.
I became part of Asante Africa, in May 2017 as a salesforce admin. Even though my work here don't have a direct impact on the many wonderful projects Asante Africa undertook in African Nations, handling the data and the back work gave me an understanding of the works being done and how its impacting the life of children.
This is my fourth year of volunteering with Asante Africa. The experience I gained from here helped open doors for me to secure a doctoral fellowship. It has been a privilege seeing the organization's and its people's growth.
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I have been volunteering with Asante Africa Foundation since 2013 and have enjoyed every moment of it. I joined Asante as an HR coordinator and over the three years, I have had opportunities to grow both as a person and as an HR professional. Every time I read stories from the field, I realize how privileged I am to be a part of something that is greater than myself.
I wish the entire team at Asante the very best in working towards the mission.
Asante Africa is a great no profit! I love the dedication of the organization. In April I was in Africa and had the chance to see their work firsthand. It was so inspirational talking to the students and community members about how Asante Africa has changed their lives.
It's just the beginning of journey with Asante Africa Foundation and I'm really impressed with the staff/volunteers dedication and commitment towards philanthropy. I am so fortunate to be a part of such an awesome organization.
Asante Africa Foundation is a great humanitarian organization that is giving hope to children from marginalized regions in East Africa to have access to quality education. Working as SEO volunteer, I realized that Asante Africa Foundation has a selfless, committed and social team willing to help individuals grow as you work with them.
While living in Narok, I encountered several individuals who are beneficiaries of Asante Africa. It is amazing to realize that Asante Africa is in the front-line in impacting positively the next generation through scholarships and Leadership and Entrepreneurship Incubator (LEI).
By training young learners on basic leadership skills under the girl led clubs, Asante Africa has helped students to improve their self esteem. I have seen my students improve in decision making and learning how to use computer and projector
Asante Africa Foundation does essential work to educate the children of East Africa, providing them not only with classroom, but with real-world skills. These skills help girls remain in and complete school, avoiding early marriage and potential abuse. They also educate provide education to boys, including educating them on the importance of girls' education and the autonomy of girls. One of my favorite things about Asante Africa Foundation is that they focus training local teachers in child-centered teaching. They work with local parents, leaders and communities to ensure that the children have the support that they require. Many students supported by Asante Africa Foundation go on to be the first children in the families, and even their communities, to graduate from secondary school and some have gone on the be the first to graduate from college. Education is the key to a world where people do not fear each other, where people can care for themselves and each other, where people understand each other and thus where people can all prosper together and avoid conflict.
I'm an intern from UC Berkeley Extension. This intern is part of program which make me learn more from real world. My position is event planner but I learned a lot of new things. By being an intern in Asante Africa, there is no limit to show my creativity and it’s not only regarding event planner. I also helping marketing to do some videos and digital visual content. All the staffs are friendly and nice. They are willing to help me all the time, especially the CEO. I also learned to care more, not only people who is surrounding me.
Asante Africa Foundation is a "true" non profit focused on making a difference in the life of kids in Africa. Their biggest assets are the student success stories from the field.
What makes volunteering with this organization rewarding is that it's led by people who are not just good leaders but also great mentors. They provide an environment that allows the team to learn and grow.
i was picked by this organization when i had no hope left to join secondary school,i was working already for around two months at the quarry. after that they made me what i am today. i'm able to address the needs of my family and our community at large. its not only Anderson but there are many other young people and families who have been helped and now their social and economic level has increased this is the change we want to future in Africa thank you Asante Africa for changing our lives. my Mother and i are very proud.
Asante Africa Foundation might not be that big of a non-profit (yet), but it’s definitely a lean and mean one. We have a solid foundation in our dynamic CEO, who has a passion for education that is contagious not just with staff but also with the rest of our community.
Validation has come in many different forms lately as the organization approaches its 10th year. One of the core programs that focuses on keeping girls in school has been recognized by no less than the UN for promoting good practices in Africa. And we are seeing more and more inspiring men and women graduating from our programs, doing their thing and being successful. Seeing the fruits of our collective efforts for Africa just drives the team to keep doing what they do.
Personally, one of the best things about Asante Africa Foundation is that it makes it so easy for everyone to give of themselves. I speak from experience! What I get back – from being mentored, to seeing changes happening in our communities in Africa – is something I never got from previous work opportunities. This kind of work really does make the heart happy.
As a donor, I traveled with Asante Africa Foundation this summer to rural Kenya. I was funding the building of a kindergarten classroom and teachers housing. I was very impressed. This nonprofit is very organized, has great leadership, and doesn't waste a dime. I saw other NGO's driving in owned land cruisers. We took taxi's which are very inexpensive and puts more money into the local economy. I was also impressed with their approach to charity. Every project must be sustainable. No project goes forward without the stakeholder/communities /parents involvement, which includes funding a portion of the project. The communities are involved at every step and own the project. Your donations to Asante Africa will give kids in Eastern Africa a chance to go to school, gain real life skills, and achieve their dreams. Highly recommend this Non-profit as I saw first hand the difference they are making.
My experience as a program coordinator- Girls' advancement Program-Asante Africa Foundation has been great empowering young people.Working with Asante Africa Foundation introduce me to new people,taught me about giving back to the community,compassion and provided a continuous learning environment.I had a keen interest on girls and women health and financial empowerment and I am so motivated to work with people who are passionate about cause and motivated by purpose to transform.
Being a product of this investment,one of the causes I really care is education,Which Asante Africa has tackle in a unique model which addresses root cause; Scholarships are key to keep boys and girls in school,the programs provide them with tools and skills to excel in school and outside the classroom,We advance talents by creating a safe learning space,strengthen teachers capacity and providing leadership to address life challenges in their communities. The most interesting thing in this program world is knowledge sharing centered collaboration and partnership which allows innovation locally with a global experience. It's so amazing to have this experience across several different areas embracing diversity and am proud to be part of this remarkable journey.
Over the past 9 years, I have been associated with Asante Africa Foundation, as a volunteer, a donor, a staff member, and a board advisor. Within that realm, I have worked in every aspect of the organization. I have seen it grow from its infancy to what it is today-an outstanding non-profit that truly makes a difference in the lives of young people in East Africa. I have also seen firsthand what our educational programs can do to transform the lives of our students, their families and their communities. I am proud of the dedication of our volunteers and staff, both here in the US and in country. Without our dedicated volunteers, we would not be able to spend 89% of our budget on our programs. I am proud of the students who have gone through our programs and are now “paying it forward” and transforming the worlds of many more people. Asante Africa Foundation also offers volunteers a great learning opportunity!
Asante Africa Foundation is a "Trustworthy" NGO and absolutely committed to make lives of youth better in East Africa. The passion and willingness to work for Girl's advancement, quality education, training youth with leadership and Entrepreneurship skills, is huge in each team member. Their strategies are simple and rewarding. Team goes out in the field, they collaborate and they achieve.
Armina Fareed
This organization is simply an inspiration. The leadership is passionate and committed to providing the freedom that is education to as many youth in East Africa that would never have had the chance were it not for them.
I am an alumni of a Leadership and Entrepreneurship Workshop 2014. Through the LEI, I was able to learn about giving back to the society,communication skills, entrepreneurship skills and Financial Literacy. As my community give back commitment and through the knowledge acquired through Asante Africa, I am currently working with a group known as Full Circle that rehabilitates women in Prostitution in the streets of Nairobi. I have also been able to open a money market account in order to save for my future. Asante Africa is a great organization that is helping youths towards a bright future.
I first started volunteering with Asante Africa Foundation because of my interest in international development and desire to work within the non-profit field. My experience as an intern these last seven months has exceeded all of my expectations. Asante is a small but quickly growing organization and there is plenty of work to do. My tasks shifted from donor outreach to marketing user engagement analysis and beyond.
Almost two months ago however, I was made project manager for a panel discussion regarding the link between girls’ education and a prospering global economy. I was charged with mobilizing the efforts, talents and contacts of a 20-person team. I had never led such a sizeable project before. Under an uncomfortably tight timeline and some serious doubts, the panel was a clear success. Our speakers and panelists rocked the house and our audience, almost 70 in total, was clearly engaged.
This experience gave me the opportunity to excel. It has greatly enhanced my confidence along with my organizational and managerial skills; and it has affirmed my desire to work in the international development field. I have seen what happens when a small and collaborative group gets behind a clear purpose. I believe in Asante’s vision, I believe in their approach and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to work with this dynamic group. So I say to my team, Asante Sana (Swahili for thank you very much)!
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Interning for this Oakland-based international non-profit has been a blast thus far. The CEO, Erna and the board's passion for education and entrepreneurial development in Kenya and Tanzania is truly contagious. Asante Africa Foundation is merely the accelerant that supports hundreds of teachers and administrators in East Africa - over 40,000 lives have been impacted and I am excited to be on board for what comes next.
Working with Erna Grasz (my sister-in-law) has been a real delight. Not having any non-profit experience, Erna has made me feel right at home. The passion and drive to succeed resonates within the entire organization. This is a group of very talented individuals from all walks of life. I can't put into words the feelings I get when describing what is going on at Asante Africa Foundation, you just have to experience it for yourself.
I decided to volunteer with Asante for several reasons: as a granddaughter, daughter and sister of teachers, I strongly believe in education for children. I went several times in Africa and could attest of the needs regarding education and the power of knowledge as a catalyst to help young people create a future where they can live their potential. And as an HR professional, I wanted to help the Organization and share with them my knowledge and competencies.
What a surprise when I joined the team - so amazing, great, dedicated people! I love working with the AAF team who strongly believe in what they build with always a smile and an awesome working ambiance.
I strongly recommend anyone who wish to be part of a great adventure to come volunteering with AAF
Several years ago a woman came to my Rotary Club to talk about her non-profit that was educating kids in Africa. I remember being drawn to her passion and appreciating the logic and determination. That woman was Erna Graz of Asante Africa Foundation. Since that date I have had the opportunity to learn more and more about this organization and the more I've seen the more impressed I've become. Erna attracts very special people to participate in her team and the result is great results. If you are passionate about changing the world for the better, Asante Africa Foundation is a great organization to accomplish that goal.
They have amazing energy. The passion in the room is truly amazing. Working with them is going to be amazing . Everyone one was amazing experience that I will be able to learn from and take with me in my furtherendeavors.
Since my first day volunteering at Asante Africa I felt te amazing energy and wheel to help with the power of team work and collaboration! Fantastic group of people with the same objective: trying to make this world a little better place!
Yes, we talk about education and the power that has to change the world and that was the first thing that attracted me to want to join Asante Africa's team but the one thing that made me more impressed with Asante's mission is that its work expands beyond the classroom: they impact the whole infrastructure that surrounds it! They work on providing a healthier, safer and warming environment for the students to learn.
You can see the results and the difference in the facilities after Asante has a change to work with them and you can see the kids and how they are happy. That gives a solid base for the teachers to work and for the kids to learn and be eager to be in the classroom as well!
I just love it!
As a long time volunteer, I did not have expectations for Asante Africa to be anything apart from my previous experiences. However, from the outset, I could tell that it was an organization that not only was deeply committed to its cause, but also extremely professional and methodical in its operations. It has been a joy to work for Asante Africa because you are an integral and involved member of the team. Ultimately, everyone at the organization wants to achieve the same goal, to facilitate access to education, and Asante Africa does an excellent job of achieving its goal while imparting valuable skills to its volunteers.
I was drawn to Asante Africa Foundation because of my passionate belief in the power of education. I have stayed - 3 +years - because of AAF's philosophy that is rooted in respect for the communities it serves, empowering talent and local skill building so solutions are identified and owned locally not imposed from the 'west'. It is also a privelege to work with an amazing talented and dedicated group of staff bad volunteers who approach each aspect of AAF with a high level of professionalism. And they are really fun! I am proud to be part of the Assnte team - as a board member and donor.
I believe education is the most important key for success and it is the best way to impact the world and transform lives!
I am very passionate about helping people to improve their life opportunities, and coming from a developing country I know really close the challenges that many kids and teens have to face every day.
I started as an intern last year, and working with an organization like Asante was my dream. After an amazing experience with talented, enthusiastic and knowledgeable people I decided to continue helping kids in Africa as a volunteer. I believe in Asante's mission, this work inspire me and I am so proud to be part of this wonderful team.
I am super proud to be a part of this organization! Asante Africa is full of talented, dedicated and selfless volunteers who are very willing to give their talent, time & resources for the scholars of the organization. With Asante Africa's focus on the kids education, they are helping the kids build a better future for themselves & for their community. They train the kids in the Leadership Academy to become great leaders and to Pay it Forward to their community.
I believe in Asante Africa's mission, I will continue to support & will forever be a part of this great organization.
I am a proud volunteer of Asante Africa! As an African, I was looking for an organization that supports girls and women's empowerment as I know what being empowered has done for me. Asante Africa mission resonates with me as it provides the opportunity for girls to learn in a safe environment and hone leaderships skills. Even better, it also teaches young men to respect and honor the girls in their communities by offering other methods of communication. I have thoroughly enjoyed the people I have met and the challenges we have worked through during my short time with the team. Go Asante Africa!
Woow ,Woow, dear my names are bongole john an a christian man of Gog in Uganda really am so blessed to see such kind people who had managed to support orphans for the better feature but let me pray for you God to provide great effort so that to manage all needy children over there ,even me am working heard so that i stat taking care of some starting in my big home which i have in Jesus name i really pray for you keep it with you there is a reword for that may the lord bless you indeed.
Hi every body!.Last two weeks ago we had youth leadership training in rural primary schools as a part for us to pay it forward. For sure we met with very courageous students most of them wanted to know more about Asante Africa Foundation, we met with several questions heading with HOW? , WHY AND WHEN??.
I tried to answer the question according to my level best and according to my little understanding about AAF,one of the teacher from Naitolya primary school asked me that “WHY ASANTA AFRICA FOUNDATION SUPPORT ONLY EDUCATION SECTOR AND FORGET ABOUT THE PEOPLE SUFFERING FORM HUNGER?? AGAIN WHY THE ASANTE AFRICA FOUNDATION’S FOUNDER LEFT USA WHICH IS HER HOME LAND AND CAME IN AFRICA PARTICULARLY IN TANZANIA??.Those are just the example of the questions that I came across during the workshop. What was amazing in the workshop is the way the students were very active and courageous, I surprised soooo!! Much after asked the students this question “CAN A FEMALE/GIRL BECOME a LEADER??”.
Do you want to know what the students answered??.The students had different thought, all students answered YESSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, except for the few girls who became neutral. As those few girls loading for the true answer, I poured two more question to them as follows:-
“CAN IGNORANT PEOPLE BECOME GOOD LEADERS???”
“IS ALL TEACHERS LEADERS??”
I got different opinions of which three quarters (3/4) of the answers are “NO” few “YES” and some became neutral. I made a brief explanation upon the questions to them of which at the end, the students discovered that everybody can become a leader not only the male/boy but also a girl, the students understood that all teachers are leaders and even ignorant people can become leaders. Also the students understood the importance of having a dream in life, how to become confidence, being persistence, they learnt small steps toward their dream, importance of leadership in the community not only that but also they discovered that being a leader is not being a head of something, is not being given power to rule others but you can become a leader by the action you take also you can become a leader of yourself. In some school few teachers attended the class and seem that even teachers do not know well about leadership they, supported that the ignorant people ca not become good leaders also they do not know about dream mapping, only in one of the schools the teachers did not show good respond.
Those are just few things that I shared with you but the students learnt more than those.
I can proud that for certain extend the students has got something important and they are as not as before the workshop, they are now confident and they can explain their dream in few sentences, now they know how to overcome the challenges along their ways toward their dream and also they are aware with who a leader is.
For every school there were average of 480 students and only 30students received the training equal to 16.7% I recommend the training to be in the next so as to cover at least 50% of the whole school.
byeeeee!!!!
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2010 is one of the year that i wont forget in my life, you know why??????
It's the time that i met with Asante Africa Foundation while i was the form two student,initially before joining secondary education i engaged my self in selling charcoal as the source of my income simply because i come from the poor pastoral family . After passed the exam i did not joined form one early because the family was financially unfit so i continue to sold charcoal so that to get school fees,i managed to get little amount of money of which i joined form one.
So after met with this nonprofit organization 2010 while i was form two l felt like being lifted from lower ground to upper one also it is like being given a key that let me out of the prison, they pay school fees for me,supply me with personal effects furthermore provided me with leadership academic training.In other words i can say AAF opened doors to my success, made improvement of my academic performance and made my life to have direction.
I'm just the one but AAF brought effects to many communities in Tanzania and Kenya and made life of many youth to have direction.After finished form four i volunteer with the same organization to work as pay it forward.And as i writing now am a form for lever and no more time to join form five.
I can say more about AAF but for long talk find me in 0754503695 or e-mail lepilalin@yahoo.com
BYE! BYE!
I have recently started volunteering with Asante Africa and I am so impressed! Having lived in East Africa I have seen many organizations such as theirs, but very few with the caliber leadership of Asante Africa. Erna is enthusiastic and inspiring and very good at volunteer management. The organization as whole is good at remaining focused on the end goal and keeping their programs focused on the community and tapping into local resources to ensure they are providing services that are needed and culturally appropriate. Thus far in my experience I would highly recommend Asante Africa.
I have just started volunteering with Asante Africa. I am pursing graduate studies and as a degree requirement I was looking for a nonprofit to do program evaluation with. Asante Africa staff has been very open and transparent about their work and have given me all the opportunity and time so I can get a better grasp of their projects. Even though I started with the nonprofit as a requirement for my degree, I feel a connect with my personal values and the values imbibed by the staff and the organization. I have also started volunteering on other projects. Their approach in providing access to education for girls in Africa is commendable specially as they leverage local skills and expertise and believe in empowering girls for making it sustainable.
I came across Asante Africa through LinkedIn. Intrigued, I contacted them and have started volunteering with the grants team and capacity building. Im very motivated by the mission of the organization and I'm encouraged by what this grassroots efforts is able to accomplish.
I'm a new volunteer to Asante Africa as a young professional shifting careers into the nonprofit world. I've worked with multiple organizations as I work to gain experience in this new field, and Asante Africa definitely stands out as an extremely passionate, smart, organized, grassroots, locally-focused, and effective organization. Asante Africa does a wonderful job of focusing on local solutions as they hire only locals in Africa, they work not only directly with local schools and headmasters, but make sure the local leaders are the ones taking the lead on every project. Also, as an advocate of girls education and empowerment, I love Asante Africa's approach to empowering girls. They believe you cannot make change by simply putting the girls in school, but you must educate and make change in the entire community. This must include the boys and men, so that the community around the girls grows and learns with them to change the ways in which girls, their bodies, their educations, and their careers are respected and encouraged. With all these powerful ideas and actions, Asante Africa makes for an amazing experience for the children and adults involved with their programs in Africa, their staff, and their volunteer teams.
I moved to California from Italy and looking for some interesting volunteer opportunity on International Development, my sector. I met Asante Africa in 2010 and started supporting the organization in the Monitoring and Evaluation of programs. I love Asante Africa because is aware of the importance of implementing sustainable projects, respecting the local culture and building capacities of the local staff. I saw Asante growing , and I am very proud of working with so many passionate and competent people!
2011 is when I met asanteafrica when I was in secondary school at lowasa secondary school.Although I knew it before but I thought it responsible to help students to pay their school fees only.But in 2011 I met LEPILALI(one of asanteafrica student and he attended leadership training) then he start to teach me about leadership,about my dream,from there I got a lot of challenges in my heart even when I followed what LEPILALI tought me I saw a lot of changes then I started to know much about this wonderful org.Early in2012 I found one of program manager and ask him If I can attend LEADERSHIP TRAINING.I got the chance to attend the training.My life changed completely.I got direction of my life.I will make sure what I got from this nonprofit organization have some impact to society by PAY IT FORWARD
As a nonprofit professional, it was clear from the first time I encountered the work of Asante Africa Foundation, that the organization is poised for remarkable impact in the world. Programmatically, Asante is efficient and collaborative; philosophically, Asante is humble and ever-learning; and passionately, Asante leads with a curious mind and generous heart. There are several education nonprofits that exist but none like Asante Africa Foundation, where their belief in guiding children to live their potential is practiced in the lives of all staff and volunteers who take up this important mission. Asante Africa Foundation is making a real positive difference in the lives of children in East Africa and I'm excited to continue to see them thrive.
After serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in Namibia for two years, I returned to the states feeling that something was missing. As I eventually (expectedly, rather) figured out, Africa was missing. To fill that gap I began volunteering with Asante Africa Foundation, and it has been truly incredible. While in Namibia, most of my time was spent at a rural school and it didn't take long for me to recognize some of the faults in the education system. Ironically, these are many of the same faults that Asante Africa Foundation is addressing in Kenya and Tanzania. It is so rewarding to be working with a organization that fully understands the educational needs of underserved youth and approaches it with so much passion and tenacity.
am one of the testimonies of the great work done time when kenya ourby Asante Africa Foundation. AAF got me in 2007, the time when kenya our beloved country was being tor to pieces by the post-election violence that ensued after the 2007 elections. taking me from IDP camp,paying my school fees and catering for my needs while in school by AAF put an indelible mark in my academic excellence. Their noble woprk did not stop at taking me to school and providing for me but also followed up in my academics to ensure i make it to university. As i write now, am an all-round individual shaped by the leadership academy organized by AAF at the end of every year.
after finishing my form four exams i worked as an intern in the same organization. this gave me a chance to know that AAF's work was not limited to some few individuals, the fact is that their noble work is evident in many of the kenyan and tanzanian schools and communities.
i can say much about AAF but what i really feel is that this is a light that has illuminated many people's life and it continues to do so.
i can be reached through 0725890370 or nyongesa.samson!yahoo.com for more information if what AAf has made me to be today
As the leader of this organization, it is important to me that we send as many funds over to Africa as possible. It is also importnat ot the leaders of the organization on both sides of the ocean taht all of our volunteers benefit and grow from being a part of this organization. Every person has talent and gifts to share and it is a two way street- every day. This organization is amazing. Erna Grasz
Asante is heavily supported by volunteers which helps to keep administrative costs low. Over 90% of raised money go directly towards program expenses. Asante not only promotes education for children in East Africa but also supports local East African businesses by buying local products and hiring local professionals. It's a great mission driven organization and I am proud to be a part of it.
I grew up in Kenya and I know the value of education in breaking the cycle of poverty and in empowering young people to become leaders. My friend referred me to Asante and I'm beyond thrilled that I'm working with an organization that shares my interest in development in the Third World. The main factor that led me to work with Asante, was its partnerships with the local communities in Kenya and Tanzania to find the real causes hindering children's education; it is aware and mindful of the significance of culture in a child's education. Also, I admire the tenacity and creativity of the staff who do everything within their reach to further Asante's cause - they're fun to work with!
This was my first time really working with an organization, and I've had a great time! Everyone who I've interacted with has been kind, fun and truly interesting. The CEO is one fabulous lady and I can't wait to help out more in the future! I've learned a lot about myself as well as helped out a great cause, so "asante sana" for everything you have done for me, Asante!
It was a pleasure working with the core group of web/design/graphics people to update their website. Created the templates for the new site, templated the existing content and launched the new site. Everyone worked hard supplying me with content, answers, design decisions, valuable input, graphics, QA testing late into the night and more. It was very clear that long hours were put in by all since this foundation functions through their volunteers, not paid positions. The project goals were always the main concern and the objective that everyone worked towards together.
I started supporting Kenyan girls through secondary school several years before I found Asante Africa and now I am able to support African children through this wonderful organization. The staff is dedicated and responsive and the work they are doing is outstanding. My donations are handled appropriately, and my whole experience with this organization leaves a warm place in my heart.
Asante Africa Foundation is able to change lives by offering quality education to children in East Africa. I have seen the great work and understand how big of an impact every dollar makes. Because administration expenses are kept below 10 percent, Asante Africa is able to make a difference with every donation.
I have been a volunteer for Asante from the beginning. I have know the founder, Erna since she was an undergraduate summer student where I worked. When she returned from a trip to Africa in 2005 and shared her concerns and the belief that she could really make a difference in the lives of the young people in Eastern Africa, I had no doubt that she would be successful in creating this Foundation. The most important aspect of this foundation, in my opinion, is that donations go to the project that it is promised to and intended for. Erna has been successful in developing a passionate, effective, committed and caring core group to oversee the Foundation.
Asante Africa is a group of passionate individuals - both in the US and in East Africa - who makes things happen for kids and communities in Kenya and Tanzania. Simple as that. I am a former Peace Corps Volunteer in East Africa and after living in rural villages for several years, I am VERY careful about the philosophy and strategy of international development efforts towards which I invest my time, energy and resources. Partnership, sustainability, grass-roots initiatives, and true respect for the wishes of the African communities and schools with which we work are essential - and that is exactly the foundation of the Asante Africa strategy. Another reason that Asante is such a wonderful organization is that we actually have FUN doing the work that we do, yet we are serious about helping as many children and schools as we can.
The Asante Africa Foundation is really changing lives one child at a time by building schools and establishing scholarships for children that would be unable to attend school without assistance. Founder, Erna Grasz, is very committed to the children she has met in Kenya and Tanzania. Her enthusiasm for the Asante Africa projects is contagious and creates an environment where everyone wants to do what they can to help. I am honored to have worked with the Foundation over the past two years on their annual calendar. The images for the calendar express the love that the contributors to the Foundation have for the children and the communities in Kenya and Tanzania. The calendar is such a great way to showcase Asante Africa's work and share their vision with donors throughout the year. I had the chance to join the Asante Africa board members for dinner with a Maasai chief and warrior while they visited the Bay Area back in June. The chief was very excited about the school projects that Asante Africa had undertaken in his village. It was apparent that Asante Africa had taken the time to really listen to the community about their needs and was working very closely with them to meet those needs.