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In Lilian’s Words…

Name: Lilian David

Grade Level: Form 2

Age: 15

As a child growing up, I always believed that I have a gift of writing but didn’t have an idea of what to write about. Today one of the most interesting things I love doing in my leisure time is writing my life history. I give out what is with within me because it is of help not only to me but to all.

Journal Entries:

“I once was in the midst of darkness when life tried to challenge my heart and mind. Goals seemed to be unachievable and though I was a failure, I embraced everything and empowered myself with trust, then went ahead and put on a spare tire of strong determination, added oil of perseverance, and changed my heart with positive network. Through the struggle I was able to learn that everything was and is achievable if we have passion and energy towards it.”

“True ladies never give up but accept the reality. The best part of experience is the ride itself. They accept disappointments, rejections and even failures and continue with the journey without turning back, because they know the only barrier that can hinder them or make them losers are they themselves.”

“My name is Lilian Wanjini Nduhiu and we are only two in the family. My younger brother and I. Am a lady who was born with great ambition and a gift of love and trust. Part of my life is of giving what I know to others. Ability I have to make my future bright and full of happiness. Choices I have towards tomorrow. Am what I am today to make tomorrow great. I stand with what I know to do what I don’t know. Am a woman of integrity, strength and hope. I accept the realities and never give up. Also setting goals and dreams because everything worthwhile in life starts with a dream. I love helping and giving love to the rejected, giving them bundle of hugs and shoulder to cry on. We are all equal and need great love. The purpose of this life is to be useful. Action springs not from thoughts but from readiness for responsibility.”

“Mr. D & Ms. Jenni

Nothing in the world can take their place.

They empowered their minds and thoughts,

Picked a dream which they were passionate in

And were enthusiastic about.

They did the best they could and built a strong foundation for the future of the girls.

This is love more than love. They inspire everybody around them

Shining day and night to those

Who know them.

Love explodes from a small community (DARAJA)

To every corner of the world!”

Love,

Lilian David

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Filed under News, Photos, Students, daraja : Comments (1) : May 24th, 2010

3-0 for Daraja!

We promised to update you about the first official football game played by Daraja, so here we go! The match has been postponed due to unfortunate circumstances; some students from the school we had to play against had to go to a funeral on that day, while others were simply not at school for a while, the time for their parents to pay the first term school fees… But a week after that, they were ready to welcome us. So we all jumped in Matatus (minivans) and drove to town for the game. The result? A clear victory for Daraja, 3-0, two goals being scored by Catherine before Lillian ceiled the final result with an incredible free kick shot from the middle of the field!

We would like to take this chance to encourage everyone of you to become fan of the Daraja Academy of Kenya on Facebook: this is where you will, for example, see great pictures of the game! See you there!

(Colin)

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Filed under Events, Photos, daraja : Comments (0) : Feb 22nd, 2010

The Daraja Academy Photo Album

Make sure to check the new photos recently added to the Flickr album! They are amazing…

Have a great weekend!

Filed under Misc, News, Photos : Comments (2) : Mar 5th, 2009