Get Involved
There are many ways to get involved and support the KGSA girls. Whether you donate on #GivingTuesday, commit to educating a girl every month, support room and board at the new dormitory or engage with us on social media, there are plenty of ways you can help shape a better future for girls in Kibera.
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Special shout out to Principal Claris, Deputy Musah and Teacher James who reviewed 100+ applications from girls interested in joining KGSA. Of the 100 applicants, 70 were interviewed and around 35 will be selected as the incoming 9th grade class.
Thanks to all our supporters around the world KGSA is able to accomplish its mission to educate, inspire and empower girls in Kibera.#EDUCATEGIRLS
Happy International Day of Education! Nelson Mandela once stated, "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." We at KGSA Foundation firmly agree and seek to address gender inequality and rising poverty rates by educating our girls. #EducateGirls
Today the 2023 academic year kicked off! Cheering on our girls as they return back to school this week! #BacktoSchool #EducateGirls #KGSAGirls
KGSA girls are the narrators of their own stories. Like artists, they curate worlds that encourage curiosity, joy, hope and strength. Their creativity transforms perspectives and invites all listeners into the world of a KGSA girl. #KGSAgirl #StrongLikeAGirl
Women are the strength of our societies. We should never underestimate their capacity to rise. Our Alumni are a beautiful example of how hard work and determination can take you anywhere. Many have gone on to become teachers, activists, and community leaders. #KGSAWomen
"Against all odds, Kibera is also a place of hope, and it offers a lesson in bottom-up development that the world should learn from."
Shout out to Shofco for their tremendous impact in Kibera and around Kenya. KGSA partners with Shofco to provide health care to all the girls. In 2023, Shofco is supporting KGSA with a water project!
Together we are stronger. 👊
Opinion | This Kenyan Slum Has Something to Teach the World
Against all odds, Kibera offers a lesson in bottom-up development.
If you're headed to Kenya, please check out this article about the safari industry.
Shout out to long-time KGSA friend Professor Phil Tedeschi, the founder of the Institute for Human-Animal Connection at the University of Denver, who frequently visits Kenya with his students and was quoted by the New York Times.
The Cheetahs Made a Kill. Then the Safari Trucks Swarmed In.
A video showing dozens of vehicles moving in on a pair of big cats in a Kenyan game reserve highlights how “aggressive tourism” can put endangered animals at even greater risk.
As the Foundation embarks on another year supporting the Kibera Girls Soccer Academy, we want to express our gratitude to Becky Albright who has served as Board Chair for the past seven years! 👏 Thanks Becky for your excellent leadership that helped the school grow by leaps and bounds including the dormitory. Your wisdom and guidance was essential to our mission of educating, inspiring and empowering girls in Kibera. 💕 We welcome Diane Gorder also from Colorado as our new Board Chair. Becky will continue to serve on the Board as Chair Emeritus supporting Diane in her new role. Both