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Girls preparing for their admission interview with Victoria, Daraja's Head of School. For months, the applications have come in by mail and by motorcycle. Hopefuls write

October 11th is International Day of the Girl! It’s our favorite day of the year, and this year’s theme is particularly awesome: “Girl Force: Unscripted & Unstoppable.”

Thanks to YOU, Daraja girls get the gift of free education. So when school is out, Daraja girls “pay” for their scholarships by giving back to their communities.

No matter where they are, Daraja girls stand up and stand out. At the beginning of August, Daraja students finished their second terms and headed home

Daraja Academy is saying goodbye to Charles Mbuto (Mr. C) who has served as Dean of Academics for the last 10 years, but biology teacher Mercy Gichohi is ready to take the reins.

The design for a simple hand pump is getting Sofia, form 4, international attention. She knows the daily struggle of trying to draw enough water for a family, especially when a public borehole dries up or a complicated pump stops working. She's come up with a simple solution for those without technical knowledge and limited materials.

On Saturday, June 15th, Daraja Academy decorated campus and celebrated its 10th anniversary with over 300 people. The day was filled with cultural performances, speeches, and an exciting harambee (fundraiser) that ended with an impromptu dance party and an enormous dinner.

It was a casual conversation that set Megan Kelly on a course to outfit some of the world’s most vulnerable children. She says, "We believe that every child has the right to receive an education. A uniform should not stand in their way.”

Mercy from the newest Daraja class shares her excitement about being at Daraja and expresses her sincere desire that other girls will have the same opportunity she did.

We raised $10k over our original $40,000 goal, even with the rain. Way to go Team Daraja!

Monicah, Class of 2018, says "Daraja was my golden opportunity. A bridge from uncertainty and darkness to a world of light." Read about her journey of resilience and desire to pay forward the opportunities she's received.

D Did you know that in Kenya, there is only 1 dentist to every 378,000 people? Drs. Peter Loomer and Yvonne Biuschi from New York University Dental are trying to help. For 10 years,

Ever wonder what it’s really like to be at Daraja? Long-time supporter and current board member Steve Disenhof shares a few snapshots that may change how you picture Daraja.

It’s only been 1 month since our newest form 1s arrived, but they are already settled into campus life. It’s amazing to see how much passion they have for Daraja already!

10 years ago Daraja Academy opened its gates for the first time. A decade later more than 300 girls have been educated.

Before a girl is given a Daraja scholarship, she is interviewed by a formal selection committee.