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Braving the KCSE

By Hayden Bates This week the Daraja form 4’s boldly sang, I won't let them break me down to dust. I know that there's a place for us— For we are glorious. Look out 'cause here I come! The lyrics to “This is Me” express the

October 31st, 2018|

Day of the Girl at Daraja

By Bethany Hardy Today is International Day of the Girl Child! Daraja Academy is proud to stand with the UN and organizations all over the world in promoting this years theme, With Her: A Skilled GirlForce. According to the UN, “of the 1 billion young people

October 11th, 2018|

Fostering Resilient Girls

By Hayden Bates The wellbeing of a student equals success. We need to understand and address the things that make a student unwell, the little things in their minds that add up. But, firstly, I can’t address students’ concerns until I am well myself. Victoria Guchi, Principal Resilience is

September 19th, 2018|

Cycling for Girls Education

By Hayden Bates On September 22nd, Daraja girls will be cycling in support of their education. We hope that you will join us for this event hosted by Maiyan, either physically or through sponsoring a Daraja team. Our girls will be riding alongside people from all

September 13th, 2018|

A Day in the Life at Daraja

The birds are the first ones up on campus, their songs waking 116 students from their dreams and convincing them to start the day. By 6:00 a.m., the girls are dressed and completing their morning duties.

July 11th, 2018|

Run For Daraja

“When I run, the pain that I usually feel is the pain that someone feels when she is looking for money for her school," says Sabdio, a Form 4 student at Daraja.

May 17th, 2018|