Daraja Academy - "Sponsor a Girl at Daraja For a Year"

Daraja Kenya Initiative
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Project Snapshot

Ask Amount

KES 250,000

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 a transformative 4-year secondary education and leadership training program for girls from deep poverty. It bridges the gap for those with high potential but no financial means, preventing early marriage and FGM.

Intervention Areas

Ending Harmful Practices (FGMChild Marriage)Primary & Secondary EducationWomen's Rights & Leadership

Target Population

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

Problem Statement

Girls from impoverished backgrounds face insurmountable barriers to education, including lack of fees, early marriage, and FGM. This results in wasted potential and perpetuates the cycle of poverty.

Proposed Solution

Provide a holistic 4-year scholarship program including education, housing, and healthcare. Implement a unique curriculum focused on women's empowerment and community service.

Expected Impact

Transition of 95% of graduates to university. Empowerment of girls to become changemakers who return to support their families and communities, fostering a culture of peace.

Sustainability Plan

The academy is building an endowment fund and constructing its own permanent campus to eliminate rent costs. It continues to expand partnerships to secure long-term funding.

Budget Breakdown

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