Helping Every Young Woman Find Her Direction
A mentorship foundation for girls and young women aged 14–25 — through genuine conversations, leadership development, and life guidance.
Lady with Direction
500+
Girls Mentored
12
Counties Reached
Three Circles, One Journey
Every girl moves through three intentional stages of growth — from knowing herself, to growing her skills, to leading her community.
Jitambue
Know Yourself
Explore your identity, values, and personal strengths. Understand who you are before deciding where you want to go.
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Grow
Build practical skills, academic confidence, and personal resilience. Growth happens intentionally — one step at a time.
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Ongoza
Lead
Step into leadership, inspire your community, and guide the next generation. Every girl who finds her direction can show others the way.
Learn moreWomen Who Show the Way
Professionals who have walked the path and returned to light the way for the next generation.
Dr. Amina Wanjiku
Career Coach & Life Strategist
Guiding young women to align their passions with purposeful careers for over 12 years.
Fatuma Ochieng
Entrepreneur & Business Mentor
Founder of three social enterprises. Passionate about helping girls build economic independence.
Grace Muthoni
Mental Health Advocate
Creating safe spaces for conversations about wellbeing, identity, and emotional resilience.
Priscilla Akinyi
STEM Leader & Tech Innovator
Breaking barriers in technology and inspiring girls to lead in science and innovation.
Naomi Kamau
Creative Arts & Expression
Using art, storytelling, and creative expression to help girls discover and voice their truth.
Dr. Sarah Njeri
Medical Professional & Community Leader
Combining healthcare expertise with community advocacy to empower girls in underserved areas.
Stories of Direction Found
"Dira Dada didn't just give me a mentor — it gave me a mirror. I finally saw who I was capable of becoming. Jitambue changed everything for me."
Zawadi Omondi
University Student, Nairobi
"I was the first in my family to consider a career in tech. My mentor, Priscilla, made me believe it was not just possible — it was inevitable."
Amara Kiprotich
Aspiring Software Engineer, 20
"The Ongoza circle taught me that leadership is not about being the loudest voice — it is about being the clearest. I now lead a girls' group in my community."
Purity Wambua
Community Leader, Machakos
"Before Dira Dada, I was invisible to myself. Now I know my worth, my gifts, and my direction. Every girl deserves this kind of love."
Hana Mwangi
High School Student, Mombasa
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