A loyal friend and fervent supporter of Akili Dada, Miss Josephine Karianjahi shares with us her reaction to an article she read about the power of female friendships to transform, challenge, and inspire us. Josephine, a young woman leader passionate about girls’ education and gender development, is pursuing a Master’s of Public Health at Columbia…
Having just returned from the White House where she was honored as a Champion of Change, our founder Wanjiru is still giddy with excitement (check out a few photos below)! At the same time, she is also profoundly humbled and overwhelmed by the extraordinary tide of good wishes and congratulations she has received from both…
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of Communications FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 27, 2012 White House Highlights Dr. Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg as a “Champion of Change” and Trailblazer in American Diaspora Communities WASHINGTON, DC – On Monday, January 30th, the White House will honor Dr. Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg as one of fourteen Champions of Change…
Here is a wonderful piece from our friend Semhar Araia, written for African Arguments, that examines the diaspora’s role in supporting Africa’s growth. Akili Dada is just one of many wonderful examples cited to demonstrate the importance of the diverse and dynamic diaspora as a way to further growth and development on the continent. Beyond…
Akili Dada has just been named one of the top 12 to watch in 2012 and our Founder and Executive Director listed as one of the top African’s to Follow in social Media. Akili Dada is gaining increasing attention in social media, especially in blogs on international issues. We were among a dozen organizations named…
Press Release – San Francisco, CA Akili Dada, a leadership incubator investing in the next generation of African women leaders, is proud to announce a $100,000 grant from Google.org in support of their 2012 programs. Founded by University of San Francisco Assistant Professor Dr. Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg, Akili Dada is addressing women’s absence from decision-making and…
By Gloria Sang, Akili Dada scholarship beneficiary currently enrolled in medical school in Kenya. Gloria wrote this post during her internship at the Akili Dada offices in Nairobi from June to October of 2011. “It is 6:00a.m. in the morning and my alarm goes off. I need to wake up and go to work. I am…
Can Girls’ Education Change The World? Akili Dada Founder and Executive Director, Dr. Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg, joined a panel discussion on this topic at the World Affairs Council, San Francisco, on November 21st, 2011. Wanjiru was one of three thought leaders participating in a discussion about one of today’s hottest global topics – the extraordinary promised…
