Today marks the fifth anniversary of a fantastic tradition: a day of giving back to our communities and the world. Last year, our incredible supporters raised $40,000 to educate Kenyan girls living in material poverty. This year, we’re aiming to beat last year’s goal and raise $60,000!

We’re also excited to announce that today, the impact of your gift will be doubled. The John M. Simpson Foundation has agreed to match your gifts up to the first $10,000 raised!

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Here are five reasons to give to Daraja Academy today:

  1. Because educating girls is the single most effective means of fighting global poverty.
  2. Because Daraja’s first class of girls is graduating college this year, but they wouldn’t have made it past 8th grade without this opportunity.
  3. Because the Daraja method is holistic and comprehensive, and helps girls maximize their potential.
  4. Because Daraja girls understand what it means to be agents of change in their communities.
  5. Because we can only accept one out of every ten girls who applies, and denying girls the opportunity to access secondary school is a tragedy that is in our power to change.

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We need you to be a Daraja girl’s bridge out of poverty. Daraja Academy would not exist without the support of donors like you.

Let a Daraja girl know you believe in her by DONATING TODAY!

From all of us at Daraja Academy, thank you for supporting and believing in girls’ education!