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 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 uphold what is right. 4.Transformation: we encourage independent thinking and virtue in everything we do. 5.Excellence: we strive for distinction and brilliance in every aspect of our work.
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By Joy Zawadi | Executive Director, Akili Dada
Dear Supporter, Menstruation is a natural process that affects 3.5 billion women and girls worldwide. However, it is often stigmatized and surrounded by misinformation, which leads to... Read the full report ›By Joy Zawadi | Executive Director, Akili Dada
Dear partner, Thanks to your continuous support toward ensuring African girls and young women have access to education through the Angaza Education grants. The Angaza High School Scholarship is... Read the full 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 ›
