Susan and I are racing 10 kilometers in support of girls' education. Any money we raise goes directly to Daraja Academy in Kenya and Susan's education. Thank you for your help! Or, as they say in Kenya, ASANTE SANA!
Quote: “Every woman is powerful enough to change what needs to be changed.” -Susan
Susan is a 14-year-old Kikuyu girl from a village called Mathuki in Nakuru County and will graduate from Daraja with the Class of 2028. The village is a close-knit rural community where most families earn a living through farming. Susan lives with both her parents and eight siblings in a small wooden house. The family faces financial challenges, and Susan has often been sent home from school due to unpaid fees.
Despite these difficulties, she has remained deeply committed to her education. In school, Susan served as a Sunday school leader, chair of the youth group, and a mathematics instructor. She enjoys music, drama, poetry, and dancing. Susan loves working with numbers and aspires to become an accountant, believing that education is the key to success.
For Susan, arriving at Daraja was a day of joy and a new beginning. She describes Daraja as a place where she imagines endless possibilities.