Daraja Academy Care And Educate Kit

Daraja Kenya Initiative
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Project Snapshot

Ask Amount

KES 10,050

Project Stage

Pilot

Launch Date

Saturday, February 14th, 2009

Project Manager

Victoria Gichuhi

Project Partners Inc

Social Initiative Daraja Education Fund Mpala Research Center

Project Summary

Daraja Academy provides holistic secondary education and leadership training to bright, high-need girls. It bridges the gap for those at risk of early marriage, empowering them to become community changemakers.

Intervention Areas

Economic Empowerment of WomenEnding Harmful Practices (FGMChild Marriage)Primary & Secondary EducationWomen's Rights & Leadership

Target Population

Low-Income Individuals & FamiliesVulnerable or Marginalized Populations (General)

Problem Statement

Girls from poverty-stricken backgrounds face barriers like FGM and early marriage that prevent them from attending secondary school, wasting their potential and leadership capacity.

Proposed Solution

Offer full scholarships, rigorous academics, and a unique empowerment curriculum (WISH). Foster a culture of peace and sisterhood among students from diverse tribes.

Expected Impact

95% university transition rate for graduates. Empowerment of girls to resist early marriage and FGM. Graduates return as leaders to drive development in their communities.

Sustainability Plan

The academy is building an endowment fund and constructing permanent facilities to eliminate rent costs. Partnerships and income-generating departments contribute to long-term financial health.

Budget Breakdown

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