It’s one of my favorite times of the year. The KGSA Foundation 2023 Annual Report is ready for you! Writing the report is quite a labor of love – scrolling through all the photos to pick the best ones, reviewing the year’s milestones with the staff and reflecting on our favorite moments. And they are: Welcoming Madame …
KGSA celebrated the end of the first academic term with a closing ceremony. The teachers awarded prizes to the top three girls and most improved student from each class. Maize flour, salt, and sugar to share with their families, and notebooks, pens, and candy for the girls to enjoy. Afterwards, the “day” students waved goodbye …
Good morning from beautiful Kenya, I’m so thankful I was here to participate in the KGSA Class of 2023 graduation ceremony. The 35 graduates, teachers, and honored guests gathered on the dormitory rooftop to celebrate their accomplishments. It was a sunny but windy day and a few diplomas flew away. Members of the Rotary Club …
I departed Denver ahead of the big snowstorm and arrived in sunny Kenya twenty-five hours later. Despite my jet lag, I can’t wait to visit the Kibera Girls Soccer Academy. The school’s security guards are always first to welcome me when I step out of the car. They help me carry my overstuffed bags of …
On Giving Tuesday, many of you helped us raise funds for KGSA to hire a new humanities teacher. Help us welcome Ashar to the KGSA team! Ashar was born and raised in Mount Elgon and attended Moi Girls High School-Vokoli. Last year, she graduated with a Bachelor of Education Arts in History and Kiswahili from …