Innovation & Creativity in Washington (Ntha Foundation Launch Gala)

Ntha Foundation is an education trust committed to empowering African youth through creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

The organisation was founded in 2018 by Malawian creative, entrepreneur and business magnate . After seven impactful years working with international partners like the World Bank, European Union, and GIZ — supporting over 10,000 youth directly our and reaching over 500,000 through awareness campaigns — we are now expanding our mission globally through our U.S. 501(c)(3) incorporation.

Originally planned for New York City during the United Nations High-Level Political Forum in partnership with the Malawi and EU Missions to the UN, the launch has now found its first home in Redmond — the heart of innovation, and home to Microsoft, where our Founder is currently completing her MBA internship. The Archer Hotel Redmond, our gracious venue sponsor, will host the evening under the theme “From Malawi to Redmond.”

The gala is not just a celebration — it is a fundraiser for the construction of the in Malawi: an AI-native, solar-powered community hub focused on digital skills development, entrepreneurship, and smart agriculture. This hub will be the flagship home of the Ntha Foundation’s expanding continental work across Africa in building future-ready, innovation-driven societies.

Through this launch, we aim to raise $250,000 to break ground on the center and deepen our partnerships with international development agencies, tech leaders, philanthropists, and the African diaspora.

Guests will enjoy a vibrant evening of curated conversations, live performances, and a dinner inspired by the flavors of Malawi — all while exploring how creativity and innovation can bridge continents and uplift entire communities.

We invite individuals, institutions, and partners who believe in the power of youth, innovation, and Africa’s future to join us for this historic occasion.

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