2026 Projects
Ethiopia women’s sewing project – Fostering healing and financial stability in Tigray
Following civil conflict in the Tigray region, many women – especially single mothers and women with disabilities – face severe hardship and lack ways to support their families. African Enterprise has brought its proven Sewing Skills Project to Tigray as part of a...
DRC young women’s sewing & beauty project – Restoring dignity in Kinshasa
In Kinshasa, young women, many of them single mothers or early school leavers, face deep poverty, social stigma, and limited opportunities. Through your partnership in the sewing and beauty project, you can offer them a safe place to heal, learn a valuable trade, and...
2025 Projects
Water and Sanitation Project in Malawi
Every day, women and girls in Malawi walk for hours to collect drinking water, risking their health, safety and education. According to UNICEF, in 2021, the dropout rate for girls in secondary education rose from 6.4% to 9.5%, partly due to water-collecting duties. By...
Sewing, Hair and Beauty Training in the DRC
In Maluku, girls, young women and single mothers receive limited education, leaving them vulnerable to poverty. Learning to sew, style hair and offer beauty services opens up new opportunities, helping them become confident community role models. In 2024, this project...
Sewing Skills in Ethiopia
Building on work in Arba Minch, AE is launching a new sewing skills training project in Mekele, a city recovering from conflict. Many Ethiopian women face hardship, resorting to prostitution or dangerous work like collecting firewood. In partnership with local...
2024 Projects
Nyawonhle Shoe Repair Project in South Africa
The Nyawonhle (“Beautiful Feet”) Shoe Repair Project empowers unemployed men in Copesville township, Pietermaritzburg, by providing practical training in shoe repair and basic business skills. Participants learn techniques such as sole repair, heel replacement, and...
Water and Sanitation in Malawi
African Enterprise Malawi is improving access to safe, clean water in five rural communities near Lilongwe. Through the construction of shallow wells, hygiene training, and community-led management, the project empowers residents, especially women, youth, and people...
Foxfires Student Wellbeing and Life Skills in Kenya
Kenya’s youth face serious challenges, including unemployment, drug abuse, teenage pregnancies, and rising mental health struggles. Schools provide a vital opportunity to shape values and equip young people with the tools to thrive. In 2024, African Enterprise Kenya...