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Episode 17: Look Out Hollywood! with Jackline
Daraja 11th Grader Jackline
Jason Doherty begins this episode of the Daraja Means Bridge Podcast with his conviction that one day all of us will know about today’s interviewee--in Hollywood. Jackline is an 11th grader at Daraja Academy, and though she is still learning, she is already taking great measures to be a changemaker. She is a leader for girls in her school, an orphanage far away from school, and hopes to change the world with her unique goal of being an actress.
Listen today and learn why the stripes on her uniform tie not only signify her position but encompass the core of her personality, and see why this tough and charismatic young Kenyan girl has brought Jason to tears on multiple occasions.
3 Key Takeaways
- Why being admitted into Daraja was a dream come true to this young Kenyan girl
- Why Jason walked out during the middle of Jackline’s admission interview
- Why you should imagine taking part in educating a life-long change maker
Special Thanks to Salvador Santana for the use of his song, “Rise Up,” in our podcast!
About Daraja Academy and the Podcast:
Jason and Jenni Doherty are the founders of Daraja Academy and parents to 115 current students and many alumni. Jenni comes from a family of eight children and is the first woman in her family to go to university. Jason comes from a family of five, and his passion is education.
When Jason and Jenni Doherty – educators from the Bay Area – visited Kenya in 2006, they were struck by the degree that gender determined opportunity. For families living in deep poverty, access to education was already limited, but sons were still far more likely to attend secondary school than daughters. Girls were being left behind. Thus, they started Daraja Academy.
Daraja Academy is a boarding secondary school for Kenyan girls with top academic scores and exceptional leadership skills but without the means to continue their education. The academy provides shelter, food, healthcare, and counseling services so students may focus on their academic and personal potential without the everyday barriers they would otherwise face.
Their groundbreaking educational model has generated a community of students filled with intellectual curiosity and a hunger to learn. Through this podcast, we get to know the stories of the girls of Daraja, Daraja Academy, and all the incredible people that support and strengthen Daraja.
Connect with Daraja Means Bridge:
Website:https://www.daraja-academy.org/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/daraja-academy/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-doherty-baa9735a/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/DarajaAcademy
Twitter:https://twitter.com/darajaacademy
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/darajaacademy/
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtQiWAdnakahyCnRlvWzoSA
Email:[email protected]
Be her bridge! Donate to girls' education in Kenya:
https://www.daraja-academy.org/donate/
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By Jason DohertyDaraja 11th Grader Jackline
Jason Doherty begins this episode of the Daraja Means Bridge Podcast with his conviction that one day all of us will know about today’s interviewee--in Hollywood. Jackline is an 11th grader at Daraja Academy, and though she is still learning, she is already taking great measures to be a changemaker. She is a leader for girls in her school, an orphanage far away from school, and hopes to change the world with her unique goal of being an actress.
Listen today and learn why the stripes on her uniform tie not only signify her position but encompass the core of her personality, and see why this tough and charismatic young Kenyan girl has brought Jason to tears on multiple occasions.
3 Key Takeaways
- Why being admitted into Daraja was a dream come true to this young Kenyan girl
- Why Jason walked out during the middle of Jackline’s admission interview
- Why you should imagine taking part in educating a life-long change maker
Special Thanks to Salvador Santana for the use of his song, “Rise Up,” in our podcast!
About Daraja Academy and the Podcast:
Jason and Jenni Doherty are the founders of Daraja Academy and parents to 115 current students and many alumni. Jenni comes from a family of eight children and is the first woman in her family to go to university. Jason comes from a family of five, and his passion is education.
When Jason and Jenni Doherty – educators from the Bay Area – visited Kenya in 2006, they were struck by the degree that gender determined opportunity. For families living in deep poverty, access to education was already limited, but sons were still far more likely to attend secondary school than daughters. Girls were being left behind. Thus, they started Daraja Academy.
Daraja Academy is a boarding secondary school for Kenyan girls with top academic scores and exceptional leadership skills but without the means to continue their education. The academy provides shelter, food, healthcare, and counseling services so students may focus on their academic and personal potential without the everyday barriers they would otherwise face.
Their groundbreaking educational model has generated a community of students filled with intellectual curiosity and a hunger to learn. Through this podcast, we get to know the stories of the girls of Daraja, Daraja Academy, and all the incredible people that support and strengthen Daraja.
Connect with Daraja Means Bridge:
Website:https://www.daraja-academy.org/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/daraja-academy/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-doherty-baa9735a/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/DarajaAcademy
Twitter:https://twitter.com/darajaacademy
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/darajaacademy/
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtQiWAdnakahyCnRlvWzoSA
Email:[email protected]
Be her bridge! Donate to girls' education in Kenya:
https://www.daraja-academy.org/donate/
Help Martha