Inspiring Global Kinship
Chocolate University is a neighborhood and global outreach initiative of Askinosie Chocolate and The Askinosie Foundation. As an experiential learning program for local students with an international reach, we aim to inspire students, through the lens of artisan chocolate making, to be global citizens, know themselves and their opportunities and embrace the idea that small businesses can solve world problems.
THE PROGRAMS
Mababu Chekechea
Modern Early Learning Center for the children in the Mababu, Tanzania village
THE PROGRAMS
International Business Immersion
Hands on international travel and learning experience for High School Juniors and Seniors offered in partnership with Drury University
THE PROGRAMS
Empowered Girls
After-school empowerment club for middle and high school girls in Tanzania’s Kyela area
THE PROGRAMS
Enlightened Boys
After-school enrichment club for middle and high school boys in Tanzania’s Kyela area
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Chocolate University Alumni Voices – Why Apply? Was it Worth It?
Chocolate University Alumni Voices Several Chocolate University alumni recently join an informational meeting with students interested in Chocolate University. Our alumni (representing classes 2010, 2014, 2016 and 2018) were [...]
Graduation Celebration 2022 for Empowered Girls & Enlightened Boys
Graduation Day 2022 for Empowered Girls and Enlightened Boys Cheers are in order for the 2022 Empowered Girls and Enlightened Boys program graduates! In total, 191 boys and 206 girls from the Matema, Mwaya, [...]
Ordinary Stories & Visions of Greatness
Ordinary Stories and Visions of Greatness Emma Brand, Chocolate University Instructor (and Class of 2016 Alumnae) “I love igniting wonder and creativity in students and watching it open doors [...]
Maona Kipawambele Tuzo / Vision Priority Award Honor Roll
Maona Kipawambele Tuzo / Vision Priority Award Recipient Honor Roll 2021 Abigael Julius Mwasoni, Matema Beach EG Sarafina Edom Mwaikinda, Matema Beach EG Odrina Mwamwaja, Mwaya EG Filomena Mwamwaja, Mwaya EG Atubonekisye Mwakipande, Matema [...]
Chocolate University Alumni Voices – Why Apply? Was it Worth It?
Chocolate University Alumni Voices Several Chocolate University alumni recently join an informational meeting with students interested in Chocolate University. Our alumni (representing classes 2010, 2014, 2016 and 2018) were [...]
Graduation Celebration 2022 for Empowered Girls & Enlightened Boys
Graduation Day 2022 for Empowered Girls and Enlightened Boys Cheers are in order for the 2022 Empowered Girls and Enlightened Boys program graduates! In total, 191 boys and 206 girls from the Matema, Mwaya, [...]
Ordinary Stories & Visions of Greatness
Ordinary Stories and Visions of Greatness Emma Brand, Chocolate University Instructor (and Class of 2016 Alumnae) “I love igniting wonder and creativity in students and watching it open doors [...]
Maona Kipawambele Tuzo / Vision Priority Award Honor Roll
Maona Kipawambele Tuzo / Vision Priority Award Recipient Honor Roll 2021 Abigael Julius Mwasoni, Matema Beach EG Sarafina Edom Mwaikinda, Matema Beach EG Odrina Mwamwaja, Mwaya EG Filomena Mwamwaja, Mwaya EG Atubonekisye Mwakipande, Matema [...]