By Jenni Doherty | Founder
After a stellar performance in Kenya's National examinations and an inspiring journey through Daraja's unique Tranistion Program, Daraja's first class of graduates are ready to create their futures!
The UN Girls' Education Initiative has recognized Daraja Academy as an effective and innovative organization in “breaking the mold of Girls’ Empowerment”. Read the story here!
International Day of the Girl and The Girl Declaration
Daraja Girls celebrated International Day of the Girl by signing the Girl Declaration. It is a statement written by 508 girls living in poverty around the world with the expertise of more than 25 leading development organizations, declaring the power and strength of girls, in order to be included in the world’s next development agenda.
So on Friday, 11 October 2013 Daraja students broke into small groups and read the declaration aloud. They discussed what it meant to them, then decided to put their names to it. Check out this video to read the declaration and see the girls declare their support!
Outcomes & Impact
The Daraja Academy students are given the tools and resources to be the voices for other young women and girls in their country. Upon graduation, they will be powerful women with the capacity, experience and global understanding to be Kenya's future female leaders.
In August, Daraja celebrated its first graduating class. In the few months since graduation, out of 25 girls there are
Daraja changes girls’ lives by investing in their personal potential. If this is where they are only a few months after graduation, imagine what these girls will be achieving in 5 years!
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