As the Kibera Girls Soccer Academy celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, we are thrilled to share some exciting news. We are proud to announce that we have been selected as a 2026 Together Women Rise Grantee. Through this partnership, the KGSA Foundation will receive a $50,000 grant over the next two years to support …
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I don’t know if it was the same for you, but January feels like it’s been the LONGEST month ever. I’m so ready for February! As KGSA starts the second month of the academic year, here’s what’s in and out for 2025: IN : Beautiful, bright learning environment OUT : Dark, run-down classrooms IN : …
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 …
KGSA kicked off the 2025 academic year and we have BIG news. For the first time ever, thanks to your generous support, KGSA is a 100% boarding school. And for the first time ever, KGSA did not have an incoming 9th grade class. Say what? That’s right. When KGSA welcomed its students back to school …
One of the reasons I love working with the Kibera Girls Soccer Academy is their belief in caring for the whole girl. Earlier this year, the school leadership voiced a need for a school nurse. We listened and Director Claris worked quickly to find the right person for the job. Meet Ms. Laurine Okeno, a KGSA …
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 …
“As we work to create the light for others, we naturally light our own way.” Today we are sharing Anne’s KGSA volunteer story to remind us just how these words written by Mary Anne Radmacher ring true. Read on to hear from Anne about her recent experience in Kenya. Sixteen years ago, I set foot …
This past month, four supporters from the great state of Colorado (yes I’m biased 🤣) volunteered at the Kibera Girls Soccer Academy. JP and Anne Feve visited Kenya last year and couldn’t wait to go back. Here’s JP, who has a PhD in engineering, reflecting on his time at KGSA. Witnessing the official start of KGSA’s …
Thanks to your generosity, the new KGSA classrooms are becoming a reality! In just two months, Design Tone has completed 60% of the project. The third floor is almost complete and the roof is being installed this week. Head Architect Dennis invited the new school Engineering Club to tour the worksite. The girls learned about …