As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, we wanted to pause and listen directly to the voices that matter most – our students. At the Kibera Girls Soccer Academy, mental health isn’t talked about as something separate from education. It’s connected to feeling safe. Feeling supported. Having trusted adults, friends, meals, sports, music, …
Earlier this week, I listened to an NPR story about Makoko – a floating community in Lagos, Nigeria. Even though Lagos and Nairobi sit on opposite sides of the African continent, I kept finding myself thinking…This sounds so much like Kibera. The reporter described Lagos as having a “restless energy and entrepreneurialism everywhere in town.” …
Last week, during Teacher Appreciation Week, supporters from around the world Zoomed in to meet the incredible teachers guiding and mentoring girls every day at the Kibera Girls Soccer Academy in Kenya. If you missed it, now is your chance to meet a few of the educators shaping futures inside our classrooms, dormitories, sports fields, …
Last month, my mom was visiting from Michigan and we spent a morning wandering through the Denver Botanic Gardens with my daughter. Three generations, soaking in spring. As we strolled, I came across a sculpture I’ve always admired, but this time I paused to read more about it. The piece is So Proud of My …
Today is International Workers’ Day, also called Labour Day in many parts of the world. It’s a moment to recognize the people who make everything possible. At the Kibera Girls Soccer Academy, that means our incredible school staff. From the cooks who prepare daily meals, to the security guards who keep the campus safe, to …