It's Time For Action- End Period Poverty! Engaging the next generation of innovators. Mentoring the next generation of leaders. Nurturing excellence!

Akili Dada

Org #11432
Vetted since 2012
2005
year founded
$1,423
raised on GlobalGiving
2
years fundraising
0
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

Akili Dada's Mission is to nurture transformative leadership in girls and young women from underserved backgrounds to meet the urgent need for more African women in leadership A perfect metaphor for Akili Dada's core values is "stile" - an arrangement of steps that allows people to climb over a fence or wall. Our core values inform our work and encompass: 1. Sisterhood: we are committed to building a network of solidarity and support across the Akili Dada sisterhood. 2.Leadership: we are committed to creating social change through growth at the personal, communal, national, and international levels. 3.Integrity: we believe it takes courage to stand by your principles and u... read more

Projects (2)

Angaza Education Grants
Kenya / Education
Project Leaders
Allison Domicone
Allison Domicone
Shea Morrissey
Shea Morrissey
Joy Zawadi
Joy Zawadi
Team
Joyce Z Mwambire
Organization Information
3rd Floor Saachi Plaza, Block B,
Off Argwings Kodhek Road
Nairobi, N/A 00100
Kenya
+254721552120
Organization Information
3rd Floor Saachi Plaza, Block B,
Off Argwings Kodhek Road
Nairobi, N/A 00100
Kenya
+254721552120

Project Reports

Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:

Progress Report

By Diana Njuguna | Head of Programs

It's Time For Action- End Period Poverty!   The World Bank estimates that at least 500 million women and girls globally experience period poverty, meaning they lack access to menstrual hygiene... Read the full report ›

Aug 14, 2023 | Angaza Education Grants
Angaza Education Grants

By Diana Njuguna | Head Of Programs

At Akili Dada, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. This is why we have the Angaza program, which means 'Light Up', dedicated to intervening at significant and... Read the full report ›

Apr 2, 2023 | Angaza Education Grants
Making Education Possible for Girls

By Sylvia Njambi | Resource Mobilization Lead

Through the Angaza program, we continue to provide multi year scholarships to women and girls from underserved backgrounds. The Angaza program which means to ‘Light Up’ intervenes at... Read the full report ›
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