ZanaAfrica Foundation
Non-profit OrganizationsNew York, United States11-50 Employees
ZanaAfrica Foundation is a non-profit organization focused on menstrual health management and adolescent health education. It combines access to sanitary pads with health education to support women and girls’ development, aiming to unlock potential and disrupt cycles of poverty through a holistic intervention. The organization serves communities in Africa, partnering with local institutions and governments to address gender and health issues, including hotlines and support services for rights violations in some regions. Based in New York City, ZanaAfrica operates with a regional focus and collaborations that extend its reach to Kenya and other African contexts. The group has a footprint across multiple activities and partnerships, including participation in global forums and alliances that advance its mission and programs such as Nia, and it has been involved in initiatives like grassroots education, distribution networks, and technology-enabled outreach. Recent developments include participation in awards events and strategic partnerships to expand programming for adolescent girls.