Thank you to everyone who donated to the KGSA Flood Relief Fund earlier this month. We appreciate your quick response to our call to action. Your generosity helped KGSA Senior Meldrine and her mum get back on their feet after they were displaced from their home during the flooding. KGSA repaired their leaky roof, so they …
We’re delighted to welcome the newest and youngest member to the KGSA family. KGSA Foundation Founder Ryan and his wife Lily welcomed their son Wes Ellen Banning on April 20th in Portland. Happy one-month birthday little guy – we think your parents are pretty remarkable! And we have more good news! An anonymous donor surprised us with …
KGSA is back in session! The girls and staff are elated to be back to school for Term Two. Because of your continued generous giving, here’s what you’ve helped the Kibera Girls Soccer Academy accomplish so far this academic year: 148 girls are receiving a free, holistic high school education 100 girls sleep at the …
As the heavy rains continued in Kenya over the weekend, two KGSA students living near the river lost their homes to flooding. These girls are both in Form 4 (seniors) and have safely relocated with their family members to another area of Kibera. The government declared all makeshift homes near the river as unsafe. They …
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You may have heard that Kenya is experiencing high rains. Parts of the country including Nairobi and Kibera are flooding. At least 103 people have died and thousands have been displaced from their homes. Thankfully, the school and the surrounding neighborhood of Makina are on high ground and not impacted. I’m in close contact with …
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 …