What We Do

Functioning as a leadership incubator, Akili Dada creates the foundation on which our scholars build their leadership abilities and confidence over time within the nurturing structure of our model. The main components of our leadership programme are designed to work seamlessly together to provide underprivileged young women the essential preparation and qualifications they need to access key decision-making roles and leadership positions in African society:

Scholarships

Competitive, comprehensive four-year scholarships to a top secondary school in Kenya. Learn more >>

Mentoring

We link our scholars to a network of committed women mentors, comprised of professionals, university students, and Akili Dada scholars who have completed high school. Learn more >>

Community Service

Our scholars design and implement community service projects at school and in their home communities. Learn more >>

Leadership Academy

In 2012 our plans to expand our leadership development program include launching our Leadership Academy. Learn more >>