ZanaAfrica

ZanaAfrica We envision a world where girls in East Africa live healthy, safe, educated lives while defining their own purpose.

Supporting programs in Kenya for nearly a decade, ZanaAfrica Foundation is a US-based 501c3 who supports thousands of girls each year with sanitary pads and reproductive health education, while leading global policy and advocacy efforts to de-stigmatize menstruation. We work arm-in-arm with our Kenya-based social business partner, ZanaAfrica Group who manufactures and distributes high quality femi

nine hygiene products through the marketplace using aspirational brands designed for women by women, creating safe spaces to learn about health and reclaim dignity.

📝😁 Our mid-year update is here! Can you believe we're already halfway through 2025? And together, we've made bold progre...
21/07/2025

📝😁 Our mid-year update is here! Can you believe we're already halfway through 2025? And together, we've made bold progress already this year.

Thanks to your belief in ZanaAfrica’s mission, we’re continuing to break down barriers that keep too many girls and women from accessing the health, education, and dignity they deserve. We’re proud to share a few highlights from the first half of the year, and invite you to help us carry this momentum forward. Read our update on our blog here: https://www.zanaafrica.org/news-and-blog/2025-mid-year-update-look-at-what-weve-accomplished-together

🌍💛 At ZanaAfrica, we believe that gender equity means creating space for every young person to grow with confidence, kno...
25/06/2025

🌍💛 At ZanaAfrica, we believe that gender equity means creating space for every young person to grow with confidence, knowledge, and care—including boys.

Too often, boys are left out of conversations about health and rights. Yet, working with boys benefits everyone. When boys have accurate information and challenge harmful norms, girls benefit too. Schools are safer, peer relationships improve, and communities grow in understanding and respect.

This year, we’ve reached over 2,000 boys in Kenya with health and life skills education, through schools, community partners, and even WhatsApp through our NiaHealthlink. They're learning about consent, mental health, healthy masculinity, and how to be allies for equality.

Because when boys are empowered, everyone benefits. Check out our recent blog post to learn more! https://www.zanaafrica.org/news-and-blog/working-with-boys-for-gender-equality

🤝 Empowering adolescent girls and boys is at the heart of what we do! At ZanaAfrica, we provide a powerful intervention ...
19/06/2025

🤝 Empowering adolescent girls and boys is at the heart of what we do! At ZanaAfrica, we provide a powerful intervention combining rights-based reproductive health education and sanitary pads. This isn't just about products; it's about unlocking potential and helping girls safely navigate puberty. Since 2007, ZanaAfrica has touched the lives of 250,000 adolescents, helping them gain knowledge, confidence, and resilience, and shifting norms towards gender equity.

Learn more about our proven impact and join our journey! http://tinyurl.com/ZanaAfrica

Puberty is a critical time when girls' opportunities can begin to shrink, facing challenges like violence, unwanted preg...
16/06/2025

Puberty is a critical time when girls' opportunities can begin to shrink, facing challenges like violence, unwanted pregnancies, and school dropouts. But resources and rights-based education can make all the difference! ZanaAfrica stands resolute in addressing these challenges by equipping girls in Kenya with the tools they need to safely navigate this phase. Our strategic plan (2024-2026) aims to reach at least 200,000 more adolescents through our proven, replicable model.

We're scaling our work through partnerships with the Kenyan government and community groups, leveraging technology like AI and mobile support. Join us in shaping a thriving, equitable future where every girl is the architect of her destiny! Read more: www.zanaafrica.org/strategic-plan

📲 Access to critical health information matters! Beyond our comprehensive education curriculum and sanitary pads, ZanaAf...
13/06/2025

📲 Access to critical health information matters! Beyond our comprehensive education curriculum and sanitary pads, ZanaAfrica offers real-time support through the Nia HealthLink, a chatbot and hotline accessible via WhatsApp. This tool provides free, instant sexual and reproductive health education and referrals, empowering users to make informed decisions about their bodies and rights.

We are committed to harnessing digital technology to change lives and aim to reach at least 3,000 users monthly by 2026. By expanding our reach and impact, we work to dismantle systemic obstacles and foster a more gender-equal world. Support our vital journey! tinyurl.com/ZanaAfrica

Photo by Terrillo Walls on Unsplash.

At ZanaAfrica, we believe that every girl and woman deserves access to life-saving knowledge and care. Through the Nia H...
11/06/2025

At ZanaAfrica, we believe that every girl and woman deserves access to life-saving knowledge and care. Through the Nia HealthLink, our AI-powered chatbot and toll-free helpline, we’re bringing reproductive and preventive health education into the hands of those who need it most.

Curious to try it for yourself? Chat with Nia on WhatsApp for FREE: 0712 721 642

🩸 👍🏾 Creating a means involving everyone. ZanaAfrica's programs include boys and community members, fostering open con...
28/05/2025

🩸 👍🏾 Creating a means involving everyone. ZanaAfrica's programs include boys and community members, fostering open conversations about menstruation, gender norms, and reproductive health.

By educating both girls and boys, we're building supportive environments where menstruation is understood and respected.

Together, we can end the stigma and build a more equitable world.

🤔 🌍 Did you know that 2 in 3 girls in Kenya lack regular access to menstrual health products? ZanaAfrica is tackling per...
28/05/2025

🤔 🌍 Did you know that 2 in 3 girls in Kenya lack regular access to menstrual health products?

ZanaAfrica is tackling period poverty head-on by distributing free sanitary pads and underpants, helping thousands of girls manage their periods with pride and dignity each year.

Access to menstrual products is a right, not a privilege.

📚🩸 In a , education is key. ZanaAfrica's rights-based reproductive health curriculum is transforming lives by equipping...
28/05/2025

📚🩸 In a , education is key. ZanaAfrica's rights-based reproductive health curriculum is transforming lives by equipping girls with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their bodies and futures.

Our goal: reach an additional 200,000 adolescents by 2026, in partnership with the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development.

Let's educate and eliminate period stigma together.

🩸🌍 Tomorrow, we join the global movement for Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025 under the theme "Together for a ".At ZanaAfrica...
27/05/2025

🩸🌍 Tomorrow, we join the global movement for Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025 under the theme "Together for a ".

At ZanaAfrica, we're committed to ensuring that menstruation is no longer a barrier for girls in Kenya. By providing reproductive health education and sanitary pads, we've supported over 250,000 adolescents to navigate puberty with confidence and dignity.

Join us in breaking the stigma and creating a world where no one is held back because they menstruate.

🌍 Exciting Leadership News from ZanaAfrica!We’re thrilled to welcome Beatrice Wanjiku Jane as our new Executive Director...
22/05/2025

🌍 Exciting Leadership News from ZanaAfrica!

We’re thrilled to welcome Beatrice Wanjiku Jane as our new Executive Director (Kenya), a powerful step forward in our commitment to proximate leadership, shared decision-making, and community-rooted impact. Beatrice joins Executive Director Alison Nakamura Netter (US) in a dynamic co-leadership model, backed by a passionate global team. Together, their collective efforts embody co-leadership rooted in local-global collaboration, with shared goals developed and driven jointly.

Based in Nairobi, Beatrice brings 19 years of experience and a deep dedication to equity and justice. She leads the scale-up of our reproductive health and life skills programs in partnership with the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, while expanding Nia Healthlink, our tech-enabled platform delivering real-time health education and referrals for girls and women across Kenya.

Join us in celebrating this exciting new chapter for ZanaAfrica!

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