It is clear to us at Daraja Academy that passionate students can be the best advocates for other passionate students. Around the world, from San Francisco to Australia, students are advocates for Daraja Academy and Girls Education through Daraja Clubs. From visiting campus and interacting with Daraja girls to hosting successful fundraising events to participating in Bay to Breakers, high school and college aged students are already making a huge impact.

If you are a parent, student, faculty member, or active community member, we would like to welcome you into the Daraja Family and invite you to join this initiative! You are a powerful catalyst for social change, and you can make a huge impact on the lives of Daraja Girls and the future of Daraja Academy.

A Daraja Club can be created at any time, but they are intended to begin at the start of the school year. Clubs have the opportunity to participate in social media competitions and the Race for Daraja, which takes place on May 18, 2014, in order to raise awareness and funding for your partner, a Daraja Academy student.

At Drake High School, Daraja Club co-Presidents Erin and Juliet have already begun their lunchtime meetings for the 2013-2014 school year. In the past, the Daraja Club at Drake has hosted a Benefit Concert, participated in Bay to Breakers, interacted with their partner student, Fatuma, through a pen pal program, and learned more about girls’ access to education around the world!

When asked about her involvement with Daraja Clubs, Erin reported, “I have had an amazing experience with the Daraja Club [at Drake]. I loved knowing that by helping out at these events I was directly helping sponsor Fatuma and making a difference in her life.”

Girls’ education is recognized worldwide as one of the most effective and valuable tools in reducing poverty. With greater involvement and a wider Daraja Academy community, it is possible to increase awareness for girls in Kenya and around the globe.

“It’s an amazing feeling to know that while we are so young, we’re able to help other girls our age that live across the world,” reflected Erin.

Interested? E-mail clubs@daraja.org to get started!