Have you heard about the African Union’s Agenda 2063? Here are five things to know about it, and how they relate to Kakenya’s Dream: #1The African Union Vision 2063 or Agenda 2063 was released in January 2015 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It will serve as the African Union’s socioeconomic transformation framework for the next 50 […]
June 16 is International Day of the African Child (IDAC). Celebrated around the world, IDAC honors African children’s dignity and rights, especially access to high-quality education. This year’s theme is “leave no child behind in Africa’s development”. Unfortunately, many African children are still unable to access healthcare, clean water, education, and nutrition. Conflict and violence,
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On May 7, 2018 KCE II–the new Kakenya’s Dream campus–welcomed its first students. The 18 talented and driven ninth-grade girls’ families struggled to pay for their education. 10 of the girls were attending day schools, meaning they had to walk long distances to and from school and likely received little food until evening. Many of
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Listen Now: Carolina: I’m Carolina Joya. Kakenya’s Dream: Carolina, tell me what is your role when you come for the Health and Leadership Trainings? Carolina: My major aim is to mentor the girls, but especially on leadership and also public speaking. The main aim of introducing leadership in this training is to lift up young
36 local schools were represented in this year’s Health and Leadership Training over the April school holiday. 268 sixth and seventh grade girls between the ages of 12 and 15 participated in the weeklong camp, representing one of the largest camps held to date at the Kakenya Center for Excellence. Listen to Health and Leadership
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In March 2018, for the first time ever, students from the Kakenya Center for Excellence (KCE I) left Kenya and visited the United States. They participated in Model United Nations in New York, went to the top of the Empire State Building, walked the National Mall in Washington, DC, and made new lifelong friends. Felisters,
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When asked about her recent trip to Australia, where she’ll be attending university beginning summer 2018, a smile lights up Linet’s face. Voice full of wonder, she says, “Australia was amazing!” Hands under her chin, she excitedly continues. “It is such a beautiful and quite privileged country. I could not help but to marvel
For the first time, students from the Kakenya Center for Excellence visited the U.S. this March. Eighth graders Felisters, Elizabeth, Rahab, and Mary arrived in the U.S. on March 11, accompanied by our program manager Moses and program officer Daisy. From leaving their homes in Enoosaen to arriving in Washington, DC, they traveled for more
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Sharon, age 18, is one of the 24 pioneer Kakenya’s Dream students who graduated from high school in December 2017. As part of the first class to enroll at the Kakenya Center for Excellence (KCE) in 2009, Sharon represents the power of education, holistic support, and passion to transform lives. Sharon grew up in a
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Today is the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). FGM is a dangerous violation of women and girls’ human rights. It leads to many harmful outcomes for survivors, including child marriage, leaving school, and maternal mortality. In our community, nearly 80% of women have undergone FGM, but at Kakenya’s Dream, we
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