These foundations in Africa are large non-profit organizations and educational institutions, many of them established in the last two decades. The largest by headcount is Bridge Academies Foundation Kenya & Uganda, which provides education for primary and pre-primary children. Other major foundations include Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, investing in entrepreneurs, and Misr El Kheir Foundation MEK, focused on human development in Egypt. Université Mohammed VI des Sciences et de la Santé - UM6SS offers health sciences and biomedical engineering programs.
Several foundations focus on education administration, such as MPESA Foundation Academy, which cultivates leadership skills, and Fondation Marocaine du PréScolaire, promoting early childhood education in Morocco. Another significant trend is the focus on health, with organizations like Baheya Foundation treating breast cancer and Fondation Cheikh Zaïd Ibn Soltan Maroc strengthening the medical sector. A notable pattern is the strong presence of foundations headquartered in Nairobi and Cairo.
| # | Company | Employees | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bridge Academies Foundation Kenya & Ugandabridge.ac.ke
This organization in Kenya partners with communities to provide high-quality education for primary and pre-primary children in various counties |
1,423 | |||
| 2 |
Allan Gray Orbis Foundationallangrayorbis.org
An organization that invests in developing high-impact responsible entrepreneurs through scholarships and fellowships for the youth in Southern Africa |
762 | |||
| 3 |
Misr El Kheir Foundation MEKmekeg.org
Non-profit foundation focused on comprehensive human development in Egypt, targeting areas such as health, education, social solidarity, and integrated development to eliminate poverty and disease |
715 | |||
| 4 |
Université Mohammed VI des Sciences et de la Santé - UM6SSum6ss.ma
Multidisciplinary institution offering diverse health sciences and biomedical engineering programs, including medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and public health training. |
714 | |||
| 5 |
Baheya Foundationbaheya.org
An Egyptian NGO focused on treating and detecting breast cancer, prioritizing early intervention and raising awareness about the disease |
673 | |||
| 6 |
Fondation Marocaine du PréScolairefmps.ma
The company aims to promote high-quality early childhood education in Morocco by providing educational resources, training, digital content, and evaluation services |
646 | |||
| 7 |
The Tony Elumelu Foundationtonyelumelufoundation.org
Empowering young African entrepreneurs across all 54 countries, driving economic growth, eradicating poverty, and creating jobs through philanthropy #TEF2024 #AfricanEntrepreneurs |
504 | |||
| 8 |
MPESA Foundation Academympesafoundationacademy.ac.ke
The organization provides a top-notch educational setting to cultivate and nurture the leadership skills of tomorrow's leaders |
498 | |||
| 9 |
Fondation Cheikh Zaïd Ibn Soltan Marocfcz.ma
The foundation contributes to strengthening the Kingdom's medical sector through improving healthcare, infrastructure, training medical personnel, and social services |
422 | |||
| 10 |
Desmond Tutu Health Foundationdesmondtutuhealthfoundation.org.za
A research center in South Africa focusing on HIV and related infections, dedicated to excellence in research, treatment, training, and prevention |
413 | |||
| 11 |
KenGen Foundationkengenfoundation.co.ke
The company focuses on corporate social responsibility activities to improve livelihoods through education, environment, water, and sanitation initiatives in neighboring communities |
408 | |||
| 12 |
Pharo Foundationpharofoundation.org
A non-profit organization dedicated to fostering self-sufficiency in Africa through education, water, and productivity initiatives in multiple African countries |
364 | |||
| 13 |
Hayah Karima Foundation - مؤسسة حياة كريمةhayakarima.com
A non-profit organization with over 45,000 Egyptian volunteers engaging in diverse activities, operating in all governorates and reaching remote villages |
338 | |||
| 14 |
KTDA Foundationktdafoundation.org
A corporate foundation dedicated to improving the welfare of smallholder tea farmers in Kenya through strategic partnerships and social entrepreneurship initiatives |
329 | |||
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| 15 |
Equity Group Foundationequitygroupfoundation.com
A non-profit foundation focused on social development, partnering with Equity Bank Group to improve the lives of millions through various programs |
328 | |||
| 16 |
Ahl Masr Foundationahl-masr.ngo
Ahl Masr is a non-profit organization in Egypt providing free burn treatment and care, while also building the largest non-profit burn hospital in the Middle East |
327 | |||
| 17 |
African Wildlife Foundationawf.org
The organization works with African nations and people to ensure the enduring conservation of wildlife and wild lands in Africa |
321 | |||
| 18 |
Al-Hikmah University Ilorin Nigeriaalhikmahuniversity.edu.ng
A licensed private university in Nigeria providing quality education with strong moral conduct, accredited by the National University Commission |
318 | |||
| 19 |
Fondation Zakoura Educationfondationzakoura.org
A Moroccan association promoting human development through education of children, training of youth, and empowerment of women in remote regions |
284 | |||
| 20 |
Magdi Yacoub Foundationmyf-egypt.org
A non-profit organization founded by renowned heart surgeon creating a medical center of excellence in Egypt for cardiovascular surgery, treatment, and research |
222 | |||
| 21 |
Peace Parks Foundationpeaceparks.org
Facilitating establishment of transfrontier conservation areas in southern Africa to link conservation areas, foster development, conserve biodiversity, and promote peace |
222 | |||
| 22 |
DG Murray Trustdgmt.co.za
A public innovator in South Africa focused on strategic investments for human development to help the nation flourish and reach its full potential |
185 | |||
| 23 |
Fondation MAScIRmascir.com
A Moroccan research center promotes scientific research and technological development to support Morocco's growth, focusing on nanomaterials, biotechnologies, and microelectronics |
144 | |||
| 24 |
Murtala Muhammed Foundationmmfglobal.org
A nonprofit organization in Nigeria and Africa focusing on education, women empowerment, disaster relief, leadership development, and poverty alleviation initiatives |
110 | |||
| 25 |
SUPTECH-SANTEsuptech-sante.ma
The company is the first Higher School of the Research Foundation for Development and Innovation in Science and Engineering |
85 | |||
| 26 |
The Urega Foundationurega.org
The company supports high achieving African youths from disadvantaged backgrounds by providing scholarships for education and professional development to transform communities in Africa |
18 | |||
| 27 |
Tiso Foundationtisofoundation.co.za
An organization providing financial and non-financial support to empower disadvantaged youth in South Africa through education, training, and leadership programs |
12 | |||
| 28 |
Fondation pour l'Environnement et le Développement au Cameroun (FEDEC)fedec.cm
The company in question provides long-term financial support for biodiversity conservation and sustainable development in local communities in Cameroon |
11 | |||
| 29 |
TOKAN Foundation for Children and Young Peopletokanfoundation.com
A charity providing support for vulnerable children and young people through financial, educational, medical-wellness, and social programs to empower self-sufficiency |
3 | |||
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