Konfidence Foundation Programs in Africa
“Our time is now… there is massive sea of change in the way this continent is perceived and confidence in our future is so important… over 40% of the population are under 14… It is this generation whose empowerment will get our country back on track. They are the key to all our futures”. - Akon
Konfidence Schools
Akon's vision of the Konfidence School is a safe place where young children can learn and develop the confidence needed to create a better future for Africa. Beginning the vision with one school, Akon funded the reconstruction of Ecole Elementaire P.A.Y. Unite 3, an elementary school in Dakar, where the facilities were meager and the structure unsafe. Working with the community to rebuild the school, Akon returned home to unveil the new school and distributed over 1,000 textbooks to the teachers and their students.
The Konfidence Foundation will continue the restoration work spearheaded by Akon and is developing an initiative to identify and fund the repair of schools throughout Senegal to return them to full functionality and upgrade the facilities to modern standards.
Konfidence Mobile Clinics
In an effort to improve the health outcome and quality of life, as well as reduce the child mortality rate and specific health conditions prevalent in the country of Senegal such as malaria, the Konfidence Foundation is working to fund, develop and implement Konfidence Mobile Clinics. The clinics, which are expected to provide access to quality healthcare within individual communities on a continuing basis, will conduct regular health screenings and provide education focused on disease prevention. The Konfidence Foundation also plans to partner with various not-for-profit medical groups to maximize the efficiency and reach of the Foundation run clinics.
Konfidence Foundation Programs in the U.S.
Konfidence Foundation Annual Thanksgiving Program
Konfidence Foundation Annual Christmas Program
Akon's visits the local Boys and Girls club to give out gifts.