Join our fight against poverty!

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Join our fight against poverty!

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Frequently Asked Questions


What is Africa Thryves?

Africa Thryves is a for-profit organization committed to harnessing the vast economic and investment potential of Africa. However, we believe that the pathway to profitable investment is a journey, one we're willing to undertake. Our quest is to discover Africa's changemakers – individuals who create opportunities not only for themselves but also for others. We are convinced that millions of these leaders are scattered throughout the Continent, and the world needs their leadership and innovative solutions.


We believe that finding these leaders begins with a fight against poverty. Our approach leverages the power of business, education, and social impact. We aim to build a community of individuals who are not only dedicated to the fight against poverty but are also interested in joining our journey towards a prosperous Africa.


As investors in Africa, our commitment is to forge constructive opportunities which lead to the betterment of all African citizens. Our focus is not on immediate profits, and we seek partners who envision what Africa could become in five, ten, or even twenty years.

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What products does Africa Thryves offer?

Thryve Threads is a monthly t-shirt that encapsulates the essence of Africa Thryves. As entrepreneurs we began a custom apparel business under the belief that every product has a story. We love being part of our customers' creative process. Thryve Threads takes our belief to the next level as it weaves together the narratives of our own entrepreneurial journeys with the African entrepreneurs we are committed to supporting.


Kindness Kollection is an array of products that inspire kindness. The Kindness Kollection provides you with opportunities to combine style, social consciousness, and direct action to make the world a better place.


Customized Apparel allows you to have products that tell your story. In partnership with Advanced Promotions, we can help with apparel for any circumstance and SWAG of any kind.


All of our products provide business start-up opportunities for African entrepreneurs.

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How do my purchases help?

Each product contributes directly to African entrepreneurs. The contribution percentage from each sale is listed on each product page. Thryve Threads contribute 50%, while the Kindness Kollection contributes a minimum of 20%. Africa Thryves receives a commission on Custom Apparel purchases. These commissions pay most of our administrative costs so the amount going directly to entrepreneurs varies on these purchases. All purchase funds that go to the entrepreneurs are slotted as marketing expenses. Additionally, we allocate excess profits to create opportunities for qualified African entrepreneurs.

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What is the quality of the apparel?

We only use reputable suppliers for all our products. We work with thousands of brands, some of our favorites include: Gildan, Next Level, Bella Canvas, Port Authority, Nike, Travis Mathews, Sport-tek and others!


If you ever have a concern about the quality of one of our products, just give us a call!

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What Impact has Africa Thryves had?

We ask the entrepreneurs that we assist to share their monthly revenues and costs with us. We collect that information and use it to provide guidance that can help their business. Unfortunately, the pandemic created a disruption to our business in the US as well as our African partners. All of us attended the school of Grit. Some of the businesses failed to gain traction while others prospered.



Recently, we did an analysis of the numbers that we had as of May 2023 and discovered that we had provided approximately $50,000 to around 45 entrepreneurs who generated AT LEAST $250,000.


Every $1 we have provided has generated $5 and it's still growing - we think that's the way to fight poverty!

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How are Donations used?

Please recognize that our approach differentiates between "Sales" and "Donations". The amount of sales that we send to entrepreneurs was discussed in a previous question. Contributions from sales are used to purchase assets that a qualified entrepreneur needs to start her or his business. We may also assist with training or education that will directly increase the capacity of the business.


Donations flow to our 501c3 partner, Interweave Solutions. These funds are used to offer their Master of Business on the Street curriculum to as many people as would like to attend. Donations will help us pay for quality Business Development coaches who will teach the curriculum as well as guide and mentor graduates. These coaches help students create business plans and provide feedback on the various attendees. These plans and feedback help us to target our start up resources in a way that maximizes positive social impact.


The curriculum benefits all attendees as it teaches 6 Principles of Business that guides budding entrepreneurs of all levels. We have seen individuals who have become self-sufficient even though we were unable to provide additional start up resources. Donations will help even more people participate in this inspired curriculum and will provide Africa Thryves with more qualified candidates that can magnify our fight against poverty.

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What are the expectations for entrepreneurs we assist?

At Africa Thryves, we have four key expectations for the entrepreneurs we assist:



    1. Trust in Our Partnership: We ask that the entrepreneurs trust us to guide them in developing profitable habits. We believe in the power of entrepreneurship and are committed to helping them navigate their journey towards sustainable business success.


    2. Transparency in Business Operations: We require our entrepreneurs to report their revenues and costs regularly. This helps us to gain insights into their business operations, which in turn allows us to provide targeted advice and support. This data-driven approach enables our entrepreneurs to make informed decisions that will positively influence their businesses.


    3. Sharing of Experiences: We encourage our entrepreneurs to share their experiences, challenges, and successes with us. Their stories are not only a source of inspiration for other aspiring entrepreneurs, but they also help us to continuously improve our methods and strategies. These shared experiences will be featured on our platforms, showcasing the real-life impact of our work. At the same time, we are committed to respecting privacy. We will never share actual names without permission or when something could be embarrassing to an entrepreneur.


    4. Investment in Community Impact: As our entrepreneurs become profitable, we ask that they consider a portion of their profits as dividends to be reinvested into their communities. This pay-it-forward approach helps to amplify the positive impact of their success, benefiting their local communities and contributing to the overall mission of Africa Thryves.

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What is the long-term vision for Africa Thryves?

We seek to help build a middle class of entrepreneurs who are passionate and committed to creating a better future for themselves, their families and their communities. As we move toward our vision we aim to create value for our investors by fostering a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation that drives progress and transforms Africa into a hub of opportunity and prosperity. We believe in the power of collaboration and social impact to create lasting change. We are committed to building strong relationships with our partners and stakeholders to promote sustainable development that transforms communities. We create a brighter future for Africa, one entrepreneur at a time.

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How can I contact Africa Thryves?

Email us: admin@africathryves.com

Call us: 1.800.630.4633

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