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A BIG thank you to SuperheroStuff.com which raised over $3,000 for Aid for Africa. Their generosity will help empower African children, families and communities. Learn more about starting a fundraiser of your own. http://bit.ly/2saYliE
Malnutrition is one of the main obstacles to health, economic growth and development in Africa. Read Kofi Annan's ideas for ending it (below) and how our Endowment for Sustainable Agriculture develops solutions as well. http://bit.ly/2BQlUwp
Talk about transparency. Every water project ever undertaken by Aid for Africa member charity: water can be found here: https://www.charitywater.org/our-projec…/completed-projects/
High school students in Ghana are getting hands on experience in robotics and electronics at Aid for Africa member Ashesi University's computer labs. The workshop is a student-run initiative to extend IT literacy among low-income students.
Aid for Africa shared Nelson Mandela's post.
We solute all our member organizations whose optimism overcomes adversity each and every day. http://bit.ly/IiAhMl
"I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that comes from nature or nurture, I cannot say. Part of being optimistic is keeping one’s head pointed towards the sun..., one’s feet moving forward." ~ Nelson Mandela from Long Walk to Freedom, 1994 #LivingTheLegacy #RememberingMandela
See MoreRural youth in East Africa are gaining 21st century job skills with the help of Aid for Africa member Asante Africa Foundation. Their annual Leadership and Entrepreneurship Incubator trains students in entrepreneurship, life skills and job readiness. Read about the latest training session. http://bit.ly/2BenYhK
In recent days, Aid for Africa has been mentioned in social media by many of our followers. We appreciate your support and the support you have shown to our partner organizations working with families and communities in Sub Saharan Africa to improve education and health services, create small businesses, undertake creative, sustainable solutions to protect wildlife and so much more. Their entrepreneurial spirit and determination to build better lives for themselves and future generations inspires us each and every day.
Kudos to Aid for Africa member Fistula Foundation for recently appearing on the PBS News Hour. Learn how they fund surgery for Kenyan women who have a childbirth injury that leaves them incontinent and ostracized by their community.
In case you missed it, Aid for Africa member MiracleFeet was featured by the New York Times' Nicholas Kristof in his annual "Gifts With Meaning" column for their success in using plastic casts to cure children born with club foot.
A big thank you to all our supporters who helped make a difference in 2017. We look forward to making an even bigger impact in 2018.
Aid for Africa updated their cover photo.
Aid for Africa updated their cover photo.
Gaspard Nzayisenga is a Rwandan field veterinarian and an essential player in a team that provides critical care for the mountain gorillas of east-central Africa. He is also an essential player in the lives of 36 preschool children. Dr. Gaspard is ensuring a future for Rwanda’s mountain gorillas and children in need. He's paying it forward! http://bit.ly/2AEZnqN
In Togo West Africa, Aid for Africa member Hope Through Health provides healthcare to more than 40,000 people by going door to door and building public health centers like the maternity ward featured here.
































