You helped make this possible.This work – educating girls in Kibera – is hard, relentless, and some of the most rewarding work of my life.The most important thing? That we keep going.Every year, my hope is that we grow louder and stronger, so that more KGSA girls have what they need to thrive. This year, the …
Right now, the world feels very loud. Every time I open my phone, I’m hit with a stress-inducing headline. It’s exhausting. They say action is the best antidote for anxiety, so today I’m sharing TWO EASY actions you can take to stand with women and girls all over Kenya. Sign this online petition to declare femicide* a …
You know those weeks where everything feels like a lot—your inbox is overflowing, your to-do list somehow grew overnight, and even your coffee needs coffee? The last three months have felt like that at KGSA. Term one was packed with activities, and now the school is on break. As the school staff and students enjoy time …
This month has been challenging. Defending why international aid matters; worrying about being attacked for using words like gender equality and girls’ empowerment; attending a conference with colleagues who had recently lost their jobs due to USAID cuts. This month has also been inspiring. Many of you reached out to check on us or responded to …
I’ve been thinking about what makes this work so special, and honestly, it’s you. Your generosity, your kindness, your belief in what we’re doing. Last week, some Colorado supporters got together for a little reunion to talk about our experiences visiting KGSA. Here’s what they had to say about KGSA: “I give to KGSA to …
I’m bawling my eyes out over here, because our youngest is graduating from 5th grade today. Bittersweet tears as we celebrate him and say goodbye to some outstanding elementary school educators. You know the caring teachers who go above and beyond and feel like family? Those were the teachers that got us through the long, hard …