Do you have a song that reminds you of your mom, grandmother, or other maternalistic figure? Mine will always be Ain’t No Mountain High Enough by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell – because my mom was an aerobics teacher when I was growing up and that was one of her dance songs. In recognition of …
James Miyare teaches geography and business studies. He was the class advisor of the class of 2024, and he played a big role in helping the class break the KCSE record. What do you enjoy doing outside of class?When I am not in school, I spend most of my time visiting places of interest, interacting …
Dalifa Hassan graduated from KGSA in 2012 and attained a Bachelor’s in Education from the University of Nairobi. She recently finished a Master’s in Education for curriculum studies – a first for the KGSA staff! Who inspires you/your life?My mom is my all-time inspiration and role model. She has always loved and supported my siblings …
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Josephine Mbinya teaches mathematics and geography. She graduated from KGSA in 2018 and from the University of Nairobi with a Bachelor’s in Education and Mathematics and Business. Who was your favorite teacher in high school?My favorite teachers were Madam Claris and Mondestah. They both played a very critical role in making me believe that no …
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Wow, this month has flown by in some ways, but in others, it felt like an eternity. The KGSA students and staff are back in school after enjoying four weeks off with their families. The girls were eager to see their friends as their loved ones checked them back into the boarding facility. The beginning …
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 …