Today we’re sending all the love to one of our favorite gals as we say ‘see you soon’ to our incredible KGSA School Counselor, Jedidah (“Jeddy”). For six years, Jeddy has walked alongside KGSA girls, families, and staff through it all. The uncertainty of the pandemic, moments of grief and trauma, and the joy of …
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February is often called the month of love and friendship, and today I’m feeling both in a big way.We’re excited to officially launch the KGSA Class of 2025 Higher Education Scholarship Fund. Our goal is to raise $20,000 to support 32 remarkable young women as they take their next steps toward university, college, and vocational training. …
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We are proud to welcome 60 new Form 2 (Grade 10) students to the Kibera Girls Soccer Academy this year. Our original plan was to admit 50 girls. Because of our supporters’ end-of-year generosity -and the immense need in Kibera- we welcomed 60. That decision had a powerful ripple effect: KGSA is now back at …
Last week, something special happened at the Kibera Girls Soccer Academy. Fifteen STEM professionals, from engineers and finance to educators and innovators, joined our girls and teachers for a week of hands-on learning, curiosity, laughter, and connection. And the impact is still rippling. Together, they:-Led hands-on STEM projects that challenged girls to test, fail, refine, …
When Mary first came to the Kibera Girls Soccer Academy (KGSA), she was stepping out of a life that kept her mostly inside her home. Caring for her father, who is blind, meant she spent much of her childhood with limited mobility and very few opportunities to socialize. Now, as a rising KGSA senior, Mary’s …
Can you believe KGSA just finished its second term? Because of your support, a lot has taken shape here at the Kibera Girls Soccer Academy since January, including what’s mentioned in the subject line: serving over 100,000 school meals to our community! You helped Senior Sylvia, who is excelling in mathematics and recently ranked 4th out …
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You help girls dream bigger. This woman shows them how. Kenyan Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon nearly broke the 4-minute mile, a barrier no woman has ever crossed. Although she came close to achieving this physical feat, it’s her words off the track that truly shine: “I want to show the world, and especially women, that …
You care about girls’ education, and that means you care about all the pieces that help a girl thrive, not just test scores.That’s why this recent article written by KGSA alumna Rachael caught our attention:University Life and Mental Health: Are Peer‑Led Clubs the Missing Piece? It’s a thoughtful look at the growing mental health challenges …
You won’t forget this story—and we hope you never will. We recently came across a devastating article from Kenya that we want to share with you. It’s difficult to read, but it speaks to the urgency of our work and the importance of your ongoing support: LSK demands action after killing of teen who refused …
You asked, and we listened. As the summer unfolds, things slow down a bit here at the Foundation office so our staff and board can take a little well-deserved R&R. But our commitment to keeping you informed, inspired, and connected to KGSA remains strong. In our recent supporter survey, many of you said you’d love …