As a mom of two, one of the best gifts I can give my children is perspective. Traveling, volunteering in our community, living in a diverse neighborhood, and having friends from different backgrounds. Many of you have met my daughter Hope who helps me at KGSA events. She’s visited the school twice and loves it …
As the heavy rains continued in Kenya over the weekend, two KGSA students living near the river lost their homes to flooding. These girls are both in Form 4 (seniors) and have safely relocated with their family members to another area of Kibera. The government declared all makeshift homes near the river as unsafe. They …
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You may have heard that Kenya is experiencing high rains. Parts of the country including Nairobi and Kibera are flooding. At least 103 people have died and thousands have been displaced from their homes. Thankfully, the school and the surrounding neighborhood of Makina are on high ground and not impacted. I’m in close contact with …
When you hear that it’s Earth Day, what do you think of? I automatically think “reduce, reuse, recycle” While remembering to reduce, reuse, and recycle is incredibly important for our planet, let’s be honest…those activities don’t always spark much joy. That’s why I wanted to send you a little something to help you celebrate Earth …
We have some BIG news to share! During my and the Board of Directors’ visits to Kenya this past year, it was clear that improving the girls’ learning space was the next big project we needed to tackle. Working with the school staff and Design Tone, which built the dormitory, plans were developed to demolish …
It’s one of my favorite times of the year. The KGSA Foundation 2023 Annual Report is ready for you! Writing the report is quite a labor of love – scrolling through all the photos to pick the best ones, reviewing the year’s milestones with the staff and reflecting on our favorite moments. And they are: Welcoming Madame …
KGSA celebrated the end of the first academic term with a closing ceremony. The teachers awarded prizes to the top three girls and most improved student from each class. Maize flour, salt, and sugar to share with their families, and notebooks, pens, and candy for the girls to enjoy. Afterwards, the “day” students waved goodbye …
Good morning from beautiful Kenya, I’m so thankful I was here to participate in the KGSA Class of 2023 graduation ceremony. The 35 graduates, teachers, and honored guests gathered on the dormitory rooftop to celebrate their accomplishments. It was a sunny but windy day and a few diplomas flew away. Members of the Rotary Club …
I departed Denver ahead of the big snowstorm and arrived in sunny Kenya twenty-five hours later. Despite my jet lag, I can’t wait to visit the Kibera Girls Soccer Academy. The school’s security guards are always first to welcome me when I step out of the car. They help me carry my overstuffed bags of …
Happy International Women’s Day, When Abdul Kassim opened the first free high school for girls in Kenya in 2006, he only had two volunteer teachers. Flash forward 17 years and the Kibera Girls Soccer Academy has grown to 28 paid staff members! To celebrate International Women’s Day, we wanted to take a moment to introduce you …