In a stunning and deeply personal announcement, Fox News anchor Dana Perino has revealed that she will officially step away from broadcasting in 2026 — not for retirement, but to dedicate herself full-time to a life-changing mission: building three all-girls’ schools in rural Kenya.
Speaking at a private charity event in New York, Perino delivered the news with characteristic calm and conviction:
“It’s time to lift up other voices. Specifically, the voices of young girls who, right now, are being told they don’t belong in a classroom.”
The initiative — to be funded through a combination of personal savings, private donations, and matching grants — will launch under the banner of The Jasper Education Project, an extension of her existing philanthropic foundation.
But what has surprised many isn’t just the scale of the project — it’s her husband Peter McMahon’s emotional and unexpected reaction.
According to witnesses at the event, as Dana wrapped up her speech, Peter stood and said:
“Dana gave her voice to America. Now she’s giving her heart to the world. I’ve never been prouder to follow her lead — even if it’s all the way to Kenya.”
The couple, married since 1998, will reportedly relocate part-time to Kenya in 2026 to oversee the schools’ development, which includes:
-
Dormitories for girls ages 10–18
-
STEM-focused classrooms with solar-powered labs
-
A leadership and journalism training center named “The Perino Pavilion”
The announcement quickly sparked a wave of public admiration. Hashtags like #PerinoForGirls, #Kenya2026, and #JasperLivesOn trended globally, with many calling it “the most meaningful career pivot in network history.”
Fox News confirmed Perino’s plans in a statement:
“While we will miss her at the anchor desk, Dana’s next chapter reminds us all why we admired her in the first place — not just for what she said, but for what she stood for.”