Many years ago, when I set out to attain post-secondary education in the United States, I reached out to the people of my village. Their generosity helped pave the way to the leadership and independence I have achieved today.

As I seek to spread the opportunities I have enjoyed to the girls of my village and of my country, I must once again reach out for help.

To the global community, I make this request: join me to bring opportunity to hundreds of girls in Kenya through fighting human rights abuses like child marriage and female genital cutting, combating the cycle of poverty, and empowering women to take an active position in the community.

August 16, 2008 marked the groundbreaking for my academy. Please support the Maasai girls of Kenya and help me build my dream.

Your donation will help:

• Complete the construction of the Kakenya Center for Excellence school building;
• Pay for a girl's annual school fees (including room and board);
• Provide school supplies and quality academic texts for our classrooms;
• Employ passionate teachers and administrators who design and implement high-quality curriculum.

In turn, I will send you a bi-annual newsletter to inform you of the activities that are taking place at the school and the difference you have made to the girls in my homeland.