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Changes are in the works within Kenya’s education system. As part of those changes, we are excited to announce the addition of junior high schools on our KCE I and II campuses! Here’s a breakdown of the Kenyan government’s new system and what it means for our schools. In response to substandard learning outcomes across […]

Kenya is a microcosm of the global climate crisis. Extreme weather events — including simultaneous drought and flash flooding — have become more frequent and destructive, hitting rural communities like ours the hardest. In response, Kakenya’s Dream is  promoting climate resilience and empowering the next generation of environmental leaders. Since late 2020, Kenya has been

To bridge the gap between education and employability, we provide our students and graduates with the technical skills and career training they need to succeed beyond our classrooms. At the same time, we’re addressing the digital divide that puts girls in rural communities at a steep disadvantage. In Kenya, the K-12 academic year ends in

Today is Menstrual Hygiene Day, and this year’s theme is “making menstruation a normal fact of life by 2030.” At Kakenya’s Dream, we’re promoting menstrual health and bringing attention to an issue that quietly endangers millions of girls around the world: period poverty. Period poverty is defined as the lack of access to adequate menstrual

“We never had the chance to pursue our education because of the retrogressive culture in our community that consistently robs girls of their rights and dreams. But we have vowed to ensure that our daughters get an education.” Mary Mekuro, Beatrice Kipaki, and Mary Cherus are three Maasai mothers from the communities we serve. Due

This Earth Day, we must recognize the social dimension of the climate crisis. Why? Because climate change is not gender-neutral. It disproportionately impacts women and girls—who are also uniquely equipped to fight it.  Climate change affects men and women differently. It’s a threat multiplier; rather than burdening everyone equally, it amplifies existing inequalities and vulnerabilities.

Advancing gender equality directly improves the lives of women and girls. That much is obvious, but it’s only part of the picture.

In the long run, gender equality benefits everyone, from boys to businesses to battlefields. Here are eight reasons why everyone should support gender equality:

Advancing gender equality directly improves the lives of women and girls. That much is obvious, but it’s only part of the picture.

In the long run, gender equality benefits everyone, from boys to businesses to battlefields. Here are eight reasons why everyone should support gender equality:

What about the boys? We hear this question a lot, sometimes out of curiosity, other times out of concern. It’s a good question, and it has an important answer. First, let’s talk about why we take a girl-centered approach to our programs at Kakenya’s Dream. Most societies around the world are patriarchal, meaning women and girls face

With the holiday season fast approaching, we want to share new ways that individuals like you can support our work to educate girls and end harmful practices in rural Kenya. As you consider your gift-giving plans this year end, we invite you to check out the ideas below to see how your creativity, generosity, and