One of the reasons I love working with the Kibera Girls Soccer Academy is their belief in caring for the whole girl. Earlier this year, the school leadership voiced a need for a school nurse. We listened and Director Claris worked quickly to find the right person for the job. Meet Ms. Laurine Okeno, a KGSA …
Can you imagine not continuing your education after the 8th grade? It’s a heartbreaking reality that too many girls face in Kibera. Today I want to introduce you to Deizary, a 9th grader at KGSA, who found herself in that very situation a year ago. For Deizary, life wasn’t easy. During elementary school, her parents couldn’t …
Someone once told me, “Don’t be the best at what you do; be the only one doing it.” That got me thinking…what makes the Kibera Girls Soccer Academy the only? Well, KGSA is the only free high school for girls in Kibera that not only provides an education but also cares for the whole girl. …
On this International Day of the Girl, we want to share Sylvia’s inspiring story. October 2023. A year ago Sylvia was finishing her sophomore year at KGSA. She’d always been one of KGSA’s top soccer players and students excelling in science, technology, engineering, and math aka the STEM subjects. She dreamed of being a computer …
Ever wondered what it’s really like behind the scenes at the Kibera Girls Soccer Academy? In this post, we’re pulling back the curtain and inviting you to spend the day with Director Claris as she works to educate, inspire, and empower girls in Kibera. The Morning Hustle:6:00am: After a quick breakfast and some light exercise, …
For the first time in KGSA history, 65% of a graduating class is pursuing higher education! We are so proud to report that 23 of the 35 girls from the Class of 2023 enrolled in vocational training or college programs this month. Valentine is learning to be a car mechanic. Kafsa is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree …
I have a confession about the Olympics… It’s inspiring to watch each of the athletes compete, but there’s something I love even more: watching the athletes’ friends and families in the stands cheering for them. While I was watching Simone Biles’ parents get emotional as she competed for gold on the vault or when Bobby Finke’s …
In an earlier blog post you heard from Vice Chair Anne Baldwin about her month-long trip to Kenya. Now hear from her fiancé aka “Uncle Dan” who is the last in this volunteer series to reflect on their KGSA experiences. I heard a lot about KGSA before I ever set foot at the school, let …
KGSA’s holistic model cares for the whole girl and that includes her eyes too. Did you know that 30% of people need glasses and don’t realize it until their vision is tested? Thanks to the hard work of Coloradans Anne and JP Feve, the KGSA girls and staff now have glasses! Read on to learn more …
“As we work to create the light for others, we naturally light our own way.” Today we are sharing Anne’s KGSA volunteer story to remind us just how these words written by Mary Anne Radmacher ring true. Read on to hear from Anne about her recent experience in Kenya. Sixteen years ago, I set foot …