Daraja's been out showing neighborhood schools what we've got once again! This week the girls competed in a mathematics contest with awesome results. And with midterms just a few weeks away, they're studying hard and keeping up with their extracurricular activities as well. Math competition – Last weekend, the keenest Daraja math students competed against
The challenge all the Daraja girls have in common is the financial struggle to get into high school. One Form 1 student had another challenge on top of that – epilepsy. Before starting at Daraja, this student said that she used to have to miss school for several days at a time. She had headaches
“African women in general need to know that it’s okay for them to be the way they are – to see the way they are as a strength, and to be liberated from fear and from silence.” Wangari Maathai – Nobel laureate, women’s rights activist, environmentalist, and Daraja girls’ role model – passed away in
Studies at Daraja go well beyond the required curriculum for Kenyan secondary schools. This week, the girls got started on their extracurricular clubs and pushed a little further into their WISH classes (Women of Integrity, Strength and Hope). New clubs – Special clubs started up for Term 3 this week. The girls had a choice
The Kenyan parliament passed a bill this month to end female genital mutilation in the country. Carol, a Form 1 student at Daraja, wrote about why this bill is important to Kenyan girls and women. “Weep not child,” Kenya consoles its treasure Carol I think this is a great step by the Kenyan
"I want to fight for the rights of women and get into politics.” This comes from 17-year-old Daraja student, Grace. Last week, she and fellow student, Leila, traveled from Daraja to the city of Nakuru, about four hours away from campus. They attended a conference on women’s opportunities in politics under Kenya’s new constitution put on
Daraja is in the swing of third term already! This week, the girls hit the field for friendly football matches, played games with some new friends and wished two of their classmates a safe journey as they traveled to represent Daraja at a conference. GROOTS – Leila and Grace were selected to attend
Daraja is a little village – with students, teachers, staff and volunteers calling campus home. There are also as many as 25 young children – the sons and daughters of teachers and staff – living on the property. Some are here year-round, others just for school breaks. They give an incredible young energy to campus
When the Daraja girls are home for term break they are required to commit between five and ten hours to their communities. The girls get to choose where they do their community service: some work in local hospitals – mopping floors, directing visitors to patients, or fetching water – others volunteer in churches or dispensaries.
Welcome back girls! – After a month off school, all of the girls were reunited on campus safe and sound last weekend. They spent the weekend together catching up on what they did over their holidays and getting ready for the start of the new term. We’re thrilled to have everyone back together and working
Daraja Academy's Media Club and past campus volunteers submitted their amazing photos for the Pick My Pic competition. Appointed judge Maureen, Form 3 student, chose the top 10. Now, it's time to vote for the best photograph! The photo with the most 'likes' will be featured on Daraja Academy's front page. Click here to see the
Baby Omari: On Monday, August 29th Daraja Academy welcomed its newest family member – Omari Richard Harley. Volunteer coordinator Andy Harley and his fiancé Betty Omari brought Omari home to Daraja this week and the girls were so excited to meet their newest brother. Best of luck to the proud parents! Business Workshop: Jenni Prisc
