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 region
THE PROGRAMS
Enlightened Boys
After-school enrichment club for middle and high school boys in Tanzania’s Kyela region
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Seeds That Grow: Parent Reflections on Chocolate University
Seeds That Grow: Parent Reflections on Chocolate University by CU Executive Director Melissa Gelner I’ve spent 10 years traveling to Tanzania with Shawn and truly love watching high school students grow before my eyes—hearts [...]
Growing Minds and Spirits Together: Chocolate University Students Bring New Learning Resources to Nkeso Primary School in Mababu, Tanzania
Growing Minds and Spirits Together: Chocolate University Students Bring New Learning Resources to Nkeso Primary School in Mababu, Tanzania by Melissa Gelner This July, our Chocolate University High School Immersion students embarked on more [...]
Vision Turned to Action: The Maria and Upendo Maono Scholarship Recipients
Vision Turned to Action: The Maria and Upendo Maono Scholarship Recipients by Emanuel Chikoti, Saraphiner Urio, and Fides Magige We believe that when young people create a vision for their future—and are given the [...]
Bon Voyage Breakfast Celebrates Class of 2025
Bon Voyage Breakfast Celebrates Class of 2025 by Anna Mercer Have you ever heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day? Chocolate University’s Class of 2025 can confirm that age-old saying. [...]
Seeds That Grow: Parent Reflections on Chocolate University
Seeds That Grow: Parent Reflections on Chocolate University by CU Executive Director Melissa Gelner I’ve spent 10 years traveling to Tanzania with Shawn and truly love watching high school students grow before my eyes—hearts [...]
Growing Minds and Spirits Together: Chocolate University Students Bring New Learning Resources to Nkeso Primary School in Mababu, Tanzania
Growing Minds and Spirits Together: Chocolate University Students Bring New Learning Resources to Nkeso Primary School in Mababu, Tanzania by Melissa Gelner This July, our Chocolate University High School Immersion students embarked on more [...]
Vision Turned to Action: The Maria and Upendo Maono Scholarship Recipients
Vision Turned to Action: The Maria and Upendo Maono Scholarship Recipients by Emanuel Chikoti, Saraphiner Urio, and Fides Magige We believe that when young people create a vision for their future—and are given the [...]
Bon Voyage Breakfast Celebrates Class of 2025
Bon Voyage Breakfast Celebrates Class of 2025 by Anna Mercer Have you ever heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day? Chocolate University’s Class of 2025 can confirm that age-old saying. [...]