NETWORK OF AFRICA’S SOCIAL ENTERPRISES (NASE)
Connecting Africa’s Social Entrepreneurs
Connect . Network . Impact . Scale
UPCOMING EVENT
The 8th Annual Africa Conference on Social Entrepreneurship
14th to 16th May 2025, Nairobi, Kenya.
WHAT WE DO
Empowering Social Enterprises
NASE is dedicated to helping social enterprises across Africa grow while making a difference in their communities. Through our programmes, we’re building a strong network of changemakers committed to transforming lives and solving pressing challenges across the continent
Training Workshops
Online and face to face workshops
Mentorship Programmes
Connection with experienced mentors
Impact Measurement
Tools & training for social impact
International Events​
Global networking and collaboration
Funding Support Programmes
Access to resources and investors
Research & Policy Advocacy
Progressive policies across Africa
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Evariste Aohoui
Electronic Waste Africa SAS
“NASE is much more than a simple gathering of social enterprise networks. Joining NASE was so helpful as we can easily access the resources we need to advance our work and to create a bigger impact in our community.”
An Ashoka Fellow and previous French Teacher, Evariste Aohoui started PARO CI in 2011 because he was tired of how dirty Abidjan was. Initially, they did small and specific activities like cleanups as volunteers, taking the opportunity to sensitise people about keeping the environment clean. Later on is when they started to focus on e-waste and today, they recycle electronic equipment that would otherwise turn into waste. Translated to English, PARO CI stands for Waste Management and Recycling Programme.
FROM OUR NETWORK
Featured Social Enterprises
Kilifi Visual Arts (KVA)
Kilifi Visual Arts (KVA) is a social enterprise based in Kilifi, Kenya, dedicated to providing comprehensive visual arts training. Their programs encompass photography, videography, drone technology, post-production editing, graphic design, AI, and entrepreneurship workshops, ranging from beginner to professional levels. KVA emphasizes practical learning through work-study programs, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals and Blue Economy principles.
Ahadi Reusable Pads
According to a report by the Ministry of Education and Care International on keeping girls in school 2.7 million girls in primary and secondary schools cannot afford pads and 1 out of 10 girls miss school and may drop out due to periods because they cannot afford pads.
Safe Light Initiative
Safelight Initiative is a non-profit organization that works to equip the youth by offering varieties of mindset and attitudinal change training, workshops, and seminars; character-set, facilitating platforms such as volunteering, internships, mentorship and other humanitarian activities and; skillset, providing them different entrepreneurial and innovative skills.
Dr. Brother Jonas Yawovi
Chairman, NASE
MESSAGE FROM OUR CHAIRMAN
It is time to come together
We are driven by a simple yet powerful mission: to support and elevate African businesses that are dedicated to making a positive impact on society and the environment.
By joining our network, you become part of a community committed to growth, collaboration, and sustainable progress. Together, we’re building a brighter future for Africa, where businesses succeed not just financially but also in transforming lives and solving pressing challenges.
HEADQUARTERS
Tangaza University College, Langata South Road, Nairobi.
+254721255277