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 …
Did you know that Africa has the youngest, fastest growing population on earth? By 2050, one in four people on the planet will be African. Half of them will be girls. And unless things change, many of those girls won’t have access to a high school education. Shocking right? But here’s the good news. KGSA …