As we mentioned in the last blog, Jason had a fantastic WISH class with the Form 2s a few weeks ago. The girls were divided into 6 groups and collectively asked to come up with answers to the questions “What is Daraja Academy” and “What is WISH Class”? The prior blog included answers to “What is Daraja Academy?”. This time, the girls defined what WISH class meant to them.
What is WISH Class?
“A special type of class that makes strong women out of girls.” Alice N.
“A class that teaches young girls how to build their moral, spiritual, and emotional values.” Fatuma A.
“A class at Daraja Academy that helps Daraja girls to know their rights as women to become strong, hopeful, and intelligent.” Lilian
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“WISH class is for molding Daraja girls to be courageous, confident, and hopeful for the future, and to have self-esteem.” Mercy
“WISH class is a class that makes us be responsible, and sensible; it gives us courage, teaches us to be confident, and advises us on how to take our future.” Pascalina
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“A class where people learn to appreciate each other, and empowers us how to be a woman of substance in the future.” Brenda
WISH stands for Women of Integrity, Strength, and Hope. Students meet to discuss everything from future career paths to body image to self-respect. It has quickly become one of the most transformational aspects of Daraja’s educational model.
