During our trip to Kenya, we were split into teams and assigned three KGSA girls to be our ambassadors for the week. It was a wonderful way to witness KGSA’s mission through their eyes. Stacy was one of our student ambassadors. She gave us a tour of her classrooms, her community, and her home. Stacy …
In honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting a few KGSA women who inspire us. MEET GERMAINEKGSA FOUNDATION Board Member How did you learn about KGSA? I first learned about KGSA through Pacific Ridge School. When I began my job as the Director of Service Learning, I learned about KGSA which …
In honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting a few KGSA women who inspire us. MEET MERCY SANGITAKGSA Class of 2024 What’s a lesson you learned at KGSA that you’ll remember all your life?I have been a leader since 9th grade. I was appointed the class secretary immediately after settling in …
In honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting a few KGSA women who inspire us. MEET KHADIJAKGSA Social Media Manager What’s your favorite part of your job? My favourite part of working as the social media manager is travelling and visiting new places. I capture photos and videos whenever the girls are participating …
Hello from Denver, I’m back home and reflecting on the wonderful week I spent at the Kibera Girls Soccer Academy. There were many special moments, including the inauguration of the new classrooms. During the celebration, there were many speeches from staff, students, and alumni, but it was Mary’s Dad that really stood out. Most of …
When I saw KGSA’s new classrooms for the first time, I was overwhelmed by love and appreciation for you! The positive vibes at KGSA are contagious. The girls LOVE their new learning environment and the families are so appreciative that their daughters can all board. Enjoy this special Valentine’s video from us and the KGSA girls! …
We are so proud to announce that the KGSA Class of 2024 smashed the school’s previous record and achieved KGSA’s highest scores ever on their national exams! When the staff and students received these outstanding KCSE results, they couldn’t help but do a happy dance. Watch their joyful celebration in this video. All 36 girls …
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 …