Eating healthy, being more active, and limiting the time you watch TV or play video games are great ways to start the New Year with a positive attitude. Take a step further this year and give back to the global community by helping students in Kenya and Tanzania receive a quality education. Recently, students at…

In the US, a primary and secondary education is easily available to everyone. In other parts of the world like Kenya and Tanzania, children do not have that same opportunity. Having a quality education is important because it can greatly change someone’s life. It leads to better health, less violence, and higher wages. It also…

Matthew Lee is a high school student from Hawaii who believes in the power of education. Matthew has started the first ever Asante Ambassadors Club at his school! A friend who created a club for a different organization inspired him to do the same. Get to know Matthew with this Q&A and tips on how…

At Asante Africa Foundation, we are always amazed at the tenacity of young people and the community that supports their commitment and efforts. Whether in the US or East Africa, young people prove time and again that they have what it takes to do more. On Thursday May 23, 2013 the students and faculty at…

Saira Yusuf is a young Asante Africa Foundation supporter who was introduced to the foundation by her mother Paru, a volunteer Board member. Like all mothers, Paru aspires to instill in her children values that create opportunities to become thoughtful individuals with bright futures. “Be kind. Have integrity. Work hard. Take advantage of your opportunities….

Justine Garvin is a local high school student who has been volunteering with Asante Africa Foundation since 2010. She shares some insight about her role as an active youth volunteer 1. How did you become involved with Asante Africa Foundation? My mom introduced me to Erna Grasz in 2010, as I was entering my freshman…

Guest Post by Maryanne Marubu When was the last time you walked to school? When was the last time you walked to work? Today we live in a society where access to transportation is better and easier taking us wherever we dream of going. We can travel to distant lands and explore the world but…

Last Friday morning at Orion Alternative Elementary School, the atmosphere was buzzing with children’s excitement for Spring Break, while teachers and parents were making last minute preparations for the school’s walk – a – thon. The hallways were alive with colorful posters made by the students announcing the event with little stick figures drawn below…