This archive report was first published on 10 January 2020.
On January 10, 2020, former Ivorian footballer and Chelsea legend Didier Drogba shared a heartwarming video on his Twitter page, showcasing girls from the Samburu Girls Foundation thanking him for his support.
‘Hi Drogba, thank you for supporting Samburu Girls Foundation. Welcome to Kenya, we love you,' the girls praised the football star in the video.
Responding to the video, Drogba hinted at a possible visit to Kenya, saying, ‘Can’t wait to come visit you my Samburu girls. Josephine Kulea, can’t thank you enough for dedicating your heart for these beautiful girls. Keep up the great work.'
The Samburu Girls Foundation, established by Josephine Kulea in 2012, has saved over 1,000 young girls from Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and forced marriage.
Josephine Kulea's experience of being saved from forced marriage as a child in Samburu inspired her to help other girls, and she has been working tirelessly with a network of informants to save girls from FGM and early forced marriages.
Despite facing threats, harassment, and opposition from some politicians and community elders, Kulea and the foundation have remained committed to their mission, earning recognition from Didier Drogba.
