On Saturday, July 20th, Daraja girls competed in a Talent Show to take a quick break from their end of term exam studying. Twenty-four acts took the stage and performed skits, sang songs, recited poems, or entertained with dance. Impressed by the girls’ stellar confidence, volunteers, Transition Program students, and even some administrators watched the girls
On October 9, 2012, Malala Yousafzai, a young activist for girls’ education, survived an assassination attempt by Taliban gunmen, in her home country of Pakistan. Her wounds were felt worldwide, including by Daraja students and staff. Check out what happened last year, when Daraja students were asked what steps they could take to let Malala
On Sunday, July 14th, Alice Nderitu from Kenya’s Institute for Inclusive Security visited Daraja’s campus to give a talk to the girls about Women Peacemakers. Alice has a great deal of experience in peacemaking, Before she spoke, founder Jason Doherty challenged the girls with two tasks: first, to take time to talk with Alice during
Meet Rose, Form I Upon arrival at Daraja Academy, Rose seemed timid and nervous. Coming from Makueni County, she left a life at home where she cooked and washed clothing daily, and walked 6 kilometers for water for her family. Arriving at Daraja was a new start for Rose where she wouldn't have to worry
