In July 2010, member of the Akili Dada Akili Dada is a nonprofit organization basedin Kenya and the U.S. that seeks to empower the next generation of African women leaders by providing mentoring, leadership training, and scholarships to girls from underprivileged backgrounds in Kenya. In July 2010, the U.S. team (board members and volunteers) joined the team in Kenya to visit potential partner organizations, interview new scholars, and participate in the annual Akili Dada mentoring conference.