Dandelion Africa

05/06/2026

Healing people start with healing the planet.
This , we are reflecting on our hospital's transformation in the drylands. In arid and semi-arid regions, a degraded landscape directly impacts public well-being.
Swipe to see how we turned bare soil into a thriving, green sanctuary for our community.

28/05/2026

Period poverty shouldn't stand in the way of a future leader.
This , we celebrate the 6,500+ girls in our program reclaiming their education and stepping boldly into leadership spaces.

Since the program began in 2014, school transition rates in supported schools have increased from 45% to 98%, while absenteeism linked to menstruation has reduced by 99%.

Read the full story on our blog: 👇
https://dandelionafrica.org/menstrual-hygiene-day-supporting-girls-to-stay-in-school-and-lead/

27/05/2026

Eid Mubarak to our Muslims brothers and sisters.
Today, we join millions across the world in celebrating Eid al-Adha. 🌙

We honor the powerful values of sacrifice, compassion, and generosity; principles that guide our work every day as we continue to build a better, more hopeful future for our communities.

May this day bring peace, joy, and blessings to your home and community.

10/05/2026

10/05/2026

Every mother deserves a story as joyful as Lucy’s.

We’re proud to provide the safe, quality, and dignified care that Lucy and every mother deserves.
To the women who nurture our communities every day,Happy Mother’s Day.
We see you. Lot's of love from us.

05/05/2026

Today is International Day of the Midwife, and we are celebrating the 4,000+ reasons we do this work.

To our midwives: You are our heroes. Thank you for all that you do.
Drop a thank you note in the comments to show our midwives some love today.

01/05/2026

Behind every milestone is a team showing up with heart and purpose. At Dandelion Africa, our work is defined by people and impact rather than just deliverables.

Today, we honour the dedicated hands and minds driving our mission forward.
Happy Labour Day to our incredible team.

30/04/2026

A healthy child is a happy child. Lemayian’s bright talent is a beautiful reminder of why our work at the Dandelion Medical Centres and through our Backpack Nurse Safe Spaces is so vital.

From his first vaccinations at our facility to singing with pure joy today at just 5 years old, his journey is a testament to the power of accessible healthcare. This , we celebrate healthy children growing into their dreams through consistent care.
Join us in protecting the next generation.

25/04/2026

What a powerful week at the !

We came with our stories, our experiences, and the voices of the communities we serve. We leave inspired ready to keep doing the work that matters most:creating change with communities, not for them.

Here's a glimpse of our team lead Wendo Sahar Dandelion sharing about our and why it matters.

19/04/2026

We are at the Skoll World Forum! 🌍
We believe that for systems to change, they must align with community-defined priorities.
Our team is co-hosting a special Global Mapping Lab at TheSidebar to do exactly that. We’ll be joining forces with incredible leaders from Indonesia and 5 to co-create a community map vision across continents.
If you are in Oxford, we would love to see you there!

📍 Venue: The Oxford Union Society (Macmillan Room)
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, April 21st
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🔗 Register here: https://luma.com/5070tbws
Wendo Sahar Dandelion Naomi Nyanchama