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AWETU AFRICA FOUNDATION

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The Africa Wetu Foundation (AWF) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2022 that provides bursaries and financial support for higher education and vocational training to students from historically disadvantaged communities in Africa. The organization funds studies in fields such as engineering, computer science, urban design, and technical trades, with a focus on removing financial barriers to education. AWF operates primarily in South Africa and supports students at institutions like the University of Cape Town and Cape Peninsula University of Technology.

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what they call their work

Bursary Program
Provides financial awards for tertiary education and vocational training in fields including engineering, computer science, urban design, and technical trades for students from disadvantaged backgrounds
activities · 1 group

what they do

  • Education Sponsorship and Academic Support 1 activity
    • Providing bursaries and training support
      Awards bursaries and provides training support to students from historically disadvantaged communities in various fields, including Urban Design, Biokinetics, Chemistry Research, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Boilermaking, and Mechanical/Autobody Technician training. Over R500,000 ZAR and USD 5,100 has been awarded, with ZAR 300,000 directly invested in student tuition, fees, and training costs.
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who they work with

  • Cape Peninsula University of Technology Partner — Partner institution where bursary recipient Uzair Basardien is studying Mechanical Engineering.
  • Kaya Africa Holdings Partner — Founding member of Africa Wetu Foundation-NPC
  • Kayex Africa Holdings Partner — Founding member of The Africa Wetu Foundation- NPC.
  • Kayex Global Holdings Partner — Entity associated with Africa Wetu Foundation, receiving data and managing operations in the U.S.
  • Kayex Global Holdings, Inc. Partner — Related entity with contact information provided.
  • Stripe Partner — Third-party payment processor that may use cookies for donations and payments.
  • Stripe Partner — Third-party service provider processing donations and credit card payments