Education  Kenya Project #48737

KEEPING AKILI GIRLS IN SCHOOL THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS

by RILEY ORTON FOUNDATION
KEEPING AKILI GIRLS IN SCHOOL THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS
KEEPING AKILI GIRLS IN SCHOOL THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS
KEEPING AKILI GIRLS IN SCHOOL THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS
KEEPING AKILI GIRLS IN SCHOOL THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS
KEEPING AKILI GIRLS IN SCHOOL THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS
KEEPING AKILI GIRLS IN SCHOOL THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS
KEEPING AKILI GIRLS IN SCHOOL THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS
KEEPING AKILI GIRLS IN SCHOOL THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS
KEEPING AKILI GIRLS IN SCHOOL THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS
KEEPING AKILI GIRLS IN SCHOOL THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS
KEEPING AKILI GIRLS IN SCHOOL THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS
KEEPING AKILI GIRLS IN SCHOOL THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS
KEEPING AKILI GIRLS IN SCHOOL THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS
KEEPING AKILI GIRLS IN SCHOOL THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS
KEEPING AKILI GIRLS IN SCHOOL THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS
KEEPING AKILI GIRLS IN SCHOOL THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS
KEEPING AKILI GIRLS IN SCHOOL THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS
KEEPING AKILI GIRLS IN SCHOOL THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS
KEEPING AKILI GIRLS IN SCHOOL THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS
KEEPING AKILI GIRLS IN SCHOOL THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS

Project Report | Dec 2, 2024
A year of growth and achievement for our girls

By David Otieno | Founder & Executive Director

Dear friends, 

With immense gratitude, we are thrilled to share the progress of our scholarship students, whose educational journeys you have made possible. Thanks to your continuous support, we have kept 77 resilient and motivated girls in school this year, ensuring they have the resources and encouragement to pursue their dreams. We are especially excited for five of these remarkable students, who are currently sitting for their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams. These young women, who began their journey with us in 2012 as preschoolers, have now completed four years of high school and are set to join college in the new year. This milestone would not have been achievable without your commitment, and we look forward to witnessing their future successes as they work towards careers that will lift their families out of poverty and shape their communities.

As the rest of our scholarship students take a short break from school, we have organized  a two-week STEM and Life Skills Camp at the Akili STEM Arts Academy. Here, they are engaging in hands-on learning experiences designed to inspire them toward STEM careers, while also fostering collaboration, critical thinking, and essential life skills. With the guidance of over ten dedicated volunteers, these students are building the skills necessary to become leaders in our country and beyond. Through these sessions, they are learning how to communicate effectively, solve problems, and acquire crucial knowledge on HIV/AIDS awareness; all critical tools for their personal and professional futures.

This camp follows our August Child Online Safeguarding and Mentorship Camp, an empowering event held at Awanya Primary School in Kisumu County. The camp brought together over 500 students from primary, junior secondary, and high schools across Kenya, including our scholarship recipients, and emphasized the safe and positive use of digital spaces. With our local partners—Spur Africa, Pamoja CBO, Vision Wellness, and Zipline, we created a comprehensive program with 30 volunteers that allowed students to explore online safety, digital literacy, and the responsible use of platforms like Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram. Together, we addressed important issues such as cyberbullying, misinformation, and online safety practices, equipping students to navigate the digital landscape responsibly.

Beyond online safety, the mentorship sessions covered a range of life skills, helping students build resilience and make thoughtful decisions. Topics such as self-awareness, managing peer pressure, conflict resolution, and fostering healthy relationships provided them with practical guidance to face the challenges of adolescence. Additionally, we offered crucial discussions on drug and substance abuse, sexual reproductive health, and online crime reporting, ensuring students are informed and empowered to make choices that will positively impact their futures.

The camp concluded with a vibrant talent show, a celebration of the unique talents and creativity of each student. It was inspiring to see these young individuals share their gifts through dance, song, drama, and even fashion. Beyond providing entertainment, the talent show gave students the chance to boost their self-confidence, express themselves freely, and discover the value of pursuing their passions.

Your unwavering support has been instrumental in shaping these life-changing experiences for our students. As we look to the future, we are filled with hope and excitement for each student’s journey ahead. Thank you for making these milestones possible.

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RILEY ORTON FOUNDATION

Location: KISUMU - Kenya
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Project Leader:
David Omondi
KISUMU , NYANZA Kenya

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