Our mission is to fight the root causes of poverty, in Africa and the Middle East, by supporting projects focusing on four core areas of work.
Health
Education
Community development
Environment
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We believe that, together, Health, Education, Community development and the Environment are essential to sustainable development. Our projects take a holistic approach and are anchored in local communities ensuring that actions are relevant and viable for the long-term.
Kenya
Education / Health
Expanding teacher training
The project aims to expand the reach of the Flying Kites School Network's investments in technology and digital literacy for teachers by adding 30 new Network schools over three years and deepening the impact by supporting trained female teachers to serve as peer educators and deliver workshops on core programmatic topics, including sexual and reproductive health (SRH), to hundreds of teachers and students across primary schools in South Kinangop.
South Africa
Education / Community Development
Building tomorrow's resilience
The project aims to improve the academic performance of 80 extremely vulnerable pupils aged 9 to 14 attending the Ditau elementary school. It also aims to reduce school drop-out and improve the psychosocial well-being of young people. FXB also hopes to raise community awareness of HIV and gender-based violence.
Uganda
Community Development / Environment
Creating sustainable livelihoods through the circular economy
The project aims to enable 1,300 marginalized community members (35%women, 60% youth and 10% people with a disability) to earn flexible supplementary income while removing 1,500 tons of plastic from the shores and water of Lake Victoria.
News
Bringing coding to schools
25 April 2025
Amid the ongoing conflict in Lebanon, Code Brave has demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability to continue its mission of enhancing tech education for disadvantaged children. The project, which aims to support two schools by training and coaching teachers to deliver Coding, Robotics, and AI classes to 240 children aged 11-14 (grades 5 to 8), faced significant hurdles due to the war.Integrating technology in rural schools
8 April 2025
The Flying Kites Technology Resource Center was successfully constructed despite the challenges posed by flooding in Kenya and has become fully operational as of December 2024. This milestone marks a significant achievement for the center, which aims to enhance digital presence in schools and improve student engagement. (click on the photo to read the rest)Women's Beekeeping group achieves remarkable milestones
26 March 2025
The SAHHTI Women's Beekeeping Group in Kitete, Tanzania, has made significant progress in their beekeeping enterprise, showcasing their dedication and hard work. After completing their Introduction to Beekeeping Training, the women officially registering their group with the district government. This training empowered the women with knowledge on constitution writing, group leadership, governance, and policy interpretation, laying a strong foundation for a sustainable and successful enterprise. (click ont he photo to read more)Agricultural Triumphs of Women's Cooperatives in Rwanda
18 March 2025
In a remarkable display of resilience and determination, the Abunzumumwe and Abatingingwa women's cooperatives have achieved significant agricultural success despite facing numerous challenges. These cooperatives have navigated the complexities of climate change and the lingering effects of the Rwandan genocide to cultivate their land and produce substantial yields. (click on the photo to read more)Achievements and Challenges of Agricultural Colleges in Madagascar
4 March 2025
The second semester of 2024 was marked by several important initiatives and achievements in the Fekama agricultural colleges in Madagascar. Notable activities included the organization of a national pedagogical regrouping, which allowed the teams from the agricultural colleges and the Fekama coordination to share their experiences and challenges. The 2024/2025 academic year began on September 16, 2024, with a steady enrollment of 337 students in preliminary training.Restoring Degraded Forests in Ethiopia
3 February 2025
The Vita Forestry Initiative, funded by Addax and Oryx, in the Gamo Zone, Ethiopia has made significant strides in restoring degraded forests and promoting sustainable rural livelihoods in Southern Ethiopia. (click on the photo to read more)In numbers
We have been supporting projects run by non-profit organisations since 1996, with the aim of helping poor communities in Africa and the Middle East to sustainably rise out of poverty.
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Countries supported in 202521
Ongoing projects in 20258
New projects in 20254
Ended project in 2025Do you have a project ?
The Foundation accepts proposals at all times of the year. Selected projects are submitted to the Foundation’s Board, which meets 3 times per year. We thank you for your interest in the Foundation and invite you to submit your request.
- Are you a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization?
- Do you contribute to eradicating the root causes of poverty in Africa and/or the Middle East?
- Does your project focus on two or more of the Foundation’s four areas of work?
- Does your project aim to have a lasting and measurable impact for the most disadvantaged populations?
- Will your project ensure sustainable development through capacity building and improved livelihoods?