By Hayden Bates In Kenya, access to dental health care is limited, and what little treatment exists is very expensive. Consistent with national trends, most Daraja girls have never visited a dentist before coming to campus. Daraja Academy is thankful for the doctors from New York
By Galmo D. (Form 1) Leadership means seeing the world through a wide angle lens, no matter what position you are in. It’s critical for leaders to balance short and long term thinking and execution to ensure that they are ready for challenges directly ahead, as well as
Each Monday morning on Daraja’s campus, students and staff gather near the flag to hold assembly or “flag.” The assembly is a time where staff and prefects have the opportunity to update the student body about events coming up in the week ahead. In addition, one class each week performs a song and update the
At Daraja, we learn through classes, teachers, field trips and guest speakers how to be academic achievers and leaders in our communities. When Father Wario came to visit Daraja, he gave a motivational speech that changed my attitude. I had started to feel stressed, but he reminded me what it takes to be a leader
The girls are back! Daraja is so excited to welcome all 104 Daraja girls back from end-of-term break. Although students miss home during school, the reality of what home is like upon return leaves some girls missing another home: the Daraja Academy. “There is nothing for me in all of Kenya... without an education." “When
The work at the Daraja Academy doesn't stop when the term ends. During school break, the Daraja girls take skill sets and knowledge acquired from their studies to complete curriculum-related projects in their respective communities. Community Health Project: the Academy's Form 2s Learn to Analyze Their Surroundings to Create Positive Change In a partnership with
