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.
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Mababu Chekechea
Modern Early Learning Center for the children in the Mababu, Tanzania village
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International Business Immersion
Hands on international travel and learning experience for High School Juniors and Seniors offered in partnership with Drury University
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Empowered Girls
After-school empowerment club for middle and high school girls in Tanzania’s Kyela region
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Enlightened Boys
After-school enrichment club for middle and high school boys in Tanzania’s Kyela region
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World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2023
Empowered Girls Celebration of World Menstrual Hygiene Day By Anna Mercer A procession of singing boys and girls made their way to Matema Secondary School on Sunday, May 28. The cause for their celebration was [...]
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 [...]
World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2023
Empowered Girls Celebration of World Menstrual Hygiene Day By Anna Mercer A procession of singing boys and girls made their way to Matema Secondary School on Sunday, May 28. The cause for their celebration was [...]
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 [...]