Orion Elementary’s 7th Annual Fun Run!
We are very lucky to have the amazing support of teachers, parents, and students over at Orion Elementary School. This past April, Orion held their annual Fun Run and fundraised $3,000! Here is what Orion teacher and Asante Ambassador Jennifer Loewen had to say about the importance of students being activists in their community and…
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2014
International Women’s Day is motivated by a common goal: to make the voices of women heard and to help follow their dreams and change their lives. While various African governments have laws on the equality between men and women, some parts of these laws and other traditions still discriminate against women. For example, some laws…
Let the Fundraising Begin with 1st Graders!
All the way from Austin, Texas, Bryker Woods Elementary’s 1st Grade students have started fundraising to support Asante Africa Foundation in a two week long Quarters and Coins Drive. Ms. Leu and Ms. Morris, a teacher and parent at Bryker Woods, wanted to do a service project for their class and we decided to connect…
Using Technology for Learning
Boundless potential exists for students in Africa. The youth of Africa have many qualities and abilities that can be developed and lead them to a better future for themselves, their families, and the entire continent. What these kids need is an opportunity and through our Technology in the Classroom initiative, we are helping to ensure…
Make a difference on MLK Day of Service
Today is all about honoring Dr. King’s legacy through service. He believed in making the world a better place for everyone and because of that, we would like to highlight two of our awesome volunteers that helped us make a difference at our fundraising event this past November and share their experience. Jennifer Li and…
“I Met a Helper”
“I Met a Helper” is a poem written by one of our Leadership and Entrepreneurship Incubator graduates, Tonny. In addition to being a great poet, he is also an amazing storyteller. While at the seminar this year, he wrote and recited this poem about the change Asante Africa Foundation is creating. “I met a Helper”…
Make Asante Africa Foundation part of your New Year’s Resolution 2014
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…
Do Something Extra Special this Holiday Season
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…
Run, Grattan, Run! Grattan Elementary School Raises Awareness
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…
Empowered to Create Change and Help Others
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….