Founded in 1998 the Lions Academy is a private school. Located in Isiolo County, Kenya. Northern Kenya has semi-arid conditions, with infertile soils not suitable for growing crops. It is hot and dry. The yearly rains are unreliable. The region is unfavorable for economic development. Many people earn a small salary well below the poverty line. Life is challenging, HIV Aids is epidemic, touching and ruining a majority of families. The region lives in a state of constant unrest.
Harriet Nkatha, the proprietor, pressed the need for a boarding facility for disadvantaged and orphaned children in the area. The County Government donated a 5 acre piece of land for development of the facility.
What began as a kindergarten school, Lions Academy has grown tremendously over the years. Enrollment fluctuates but currently the school has a total of 57 boys and 64 girls. 25 of the children are orphans, the remainder are day students. The children range in ages from 5 to 14. There is a staff of 13 teachers, a cook, 2 night guards and the head mistress, Harriet Nkatha, who takes care of the boarders.
In 2007 the Lions Academy moved from a small leased facility to a newly built school. The school was funded by two members from Kiwanis of Tellico Village. The school has been faced with many obstacles over the years. Floods, drought, building collapse, theft but they have endured. Three new building were completed in 2019. The government officials approved the new construction. They have, however, requested one additional building be erected.
Lions Academy has been a happy Christian environment and the school follows the national syllabus. The students are taught basic life skills such as knitting, sewing and farming. A number of the Lions Academy pupils have gone on to join good high schools and public universities in Kenya. Each year the school has ranked very high academically and achieved first place in 2008. It ranked ninth in the country in the national drama competition. the children are well disciplined. They take their education seriously, realizing that doing well in school is their only way out of poverty.
The students are fed three meals a day, one of which is porridge. Food prices continue to rise every year, stressing the budget. The school has a Management Committee which oversees the curriculum, financial concerns and management. The student tuition fees that are collected, unfortunately, do not cover all expenses.Local and national funding for the school is non-existent. Lions Academy must rely on donations from friends and tourists.
The school’s strength and vitality come from Head Mistress, Harriet Nkatha. She has dedicated her life to helping the unfortunate children of Kenya. She too comes from a very humble beginning. Harriet strives to provide a better life for the children who have come from the streets or are orphaned. The students have great dreams. They work hard to achieve their goals.
With the help of God, prayers and assistance of others, the Lions Academy will survive !
Lenoir City Elementary School, 203 Kelly Ln, Lenoir City, TN 37771, USA
This program brings the schoollibrary to the kindergarten classesat Lenoir City Elementary School. Once a week, on Thursdays duringthe school year, a cart stocked withlibrary books is placed outside each classroom door (one cart for eachclassroom). Each member is assigned to a cart, serving as the “librarian.”Prior to the school start each childis permitted to search for a book, take the library card out of the pocket andhand it to the member who then records name and date of the child.The child’s teacherwill them providea folder to take home. The foldercontains suggestions for theparent as they read the book to their child.Volunteers spend approximately one hour of their time, from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30a.m.
War Memorial Building, 101 N B St, Lenoir City, TN 37771, USA
Volunteersmeet at the War Memorial Building in Lenoir City. Packers arrive at 9 a.m.They pack bags of the surplus food; averaging3 bags per individuals.
Driversarrive at 10 a.m. They pack the bags of food into their Vans, Pickup Trucks orSUV anddeliver the bags to the designated recipients.
Lenoir City Elementary School, 203 Kelly Ln, Lenoir City, TN 37771, USA
This program brings the schoollibrary to the kindergarten classesat Lenoir City Elementary School. Once a week, on Thursdays duringthe school year, a cart stocked withlibrary books is placed outside each classroom door (one cart for eachclassroom). Each member is assigned to a cart, serving as the “librarian.”Prior to the school start each childis permitted to search for a book, take the library card out of the pocket andhand it to the member who then records name and date of the child.The child’s teacherwill them providea folder to take home. The foldercontains suggestions for theparent as they read the book to their child.Volunteers spend approximately one hour of their time, from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30a.m.
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting. https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Lenoir City Elementary School, 203 Kelly Ln, Lenoir City, TN 37771, USA
This program brings the schoollibrary to the kindergarten classesat Lenoir City Elementary School. Once a week, on Thursdays duringthe school year, a cart stocked withlibrary books is placed outside each classroom door (one cart for eachclassroom). Each member is assigned to a cart, serving as the “librarian.”Prior to the school start each childis permitted to search for a book, take the library card out of the pocket andhand it to the member who then records name and date of the child.The child’s teacherwill them providea folder to take home. The foldercontains suggestions for theparent as they read the book to their child.Volunteers spend approximately one hour of their time, from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30a.m.
Lenoir City Elementary School, 203 Kelly Ln, Lenoir City, TN 37771, USA
This program brings the schoollibrary to the kindergarten classesat Lenoir City Elementary School. Once a week, on Thursdays duringthe school year, a cart stocked withlibrary books is placed outside each classroom door (one cart for eachclassroom). Each member is assigned to a cart, serving as the “librarian.”Prior to the school start each childis permitted to search for a book, take the library card out of the pocket andhand it to the member who then records name and date of the child.The child’s teacherwill them providea folder to take home. The foldercontains suggestions for theparent as they read the book to their child.Volunteers spend approximately one hour of their time, from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30a.m.
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
Lenoir City Elementary School, 203 Kelly Ln, Lenoir City, TN 37771, USA
This program brings the schoollibrary to the kindergarten classesat Lenoir City Elementary School. Once a week, on Thursdays duringthe school year, a cart stocked withlibrary books is placed outside each classroom door (one cart for eachclassroom). Each member is assigned to a cart, serving as the “librarian.”Prior to the school start each childis permitted to search for a book, take the library card out of the pocket andhand it to the member who then records name and date of the child.The child’s teacherwill them providea folder to take home. The foldercontains suggestions for theparent as they read the book to their child.Volunteers spend approximately one hour of their time, from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30a.m.
Lenoir City Elementary School, 203 Kelly Ln, Lenoir City, TN 37771, USA
This program brings the schoollibrary to the kindergarten classesat Lenoir City Elementary School. Once a week, on Thursdays duringthe school year, a cart stocked withlibrary books is placed outside each classroom door (one cart for eachclassroom). Each member is assigned to a cart, serving as the “librarian.”Prior to the school start each childis permitted to search for a book, take the library card out of the pocket andhand it to the member who then records name and date of the child.The child’s teacherwill them providea folder to take home. The foldercontains suggestions for theparent as they read the book to their child.Volunteers spend approximately one hour of their time, from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30a.m.
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting. https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Lenoir City Elementary School, 203 Kelly Ln, Lenoir City, TN 37771, USA
This program brings the schoollibrary to the kindergarten classesat Lenoir City Elementary School. Once a week, on Thursdays duringthe school year, a cart stocked withlibrary books is placed outside each classroom door (one cart for eachclassroom). Each member is assigned to a cart, serving as the “librarian.”Prior to the school start each childis permitted to search for a book, take the library card out of the pocket andhand it to the member who then records name and date of the child.The child’s teacherwill them providea folder to take home. The foldercontains suggestions for theparent as they read the book to their child.Volunteers spend approximately one hour of their time, from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30a.m.
Lenoir City Elementary School, 203 Kelly Ln, Lenoir City, TN 37771, USA
This program brings the schoollibrary to the kindergarten classesat Lenoir City Elementary School. Once a week, on Thursdays duringthe school year, a cart stocked withlibrary books is placed outside each classroom door (one cart for eachclassroom). Each member is assigned to a cart, serving as the “librarian.”Prior to the school start each childis permitted to search for a book, take the library card out of the pocket andhand it to the member who then records name and date of the child.The child’s teacherwill them providea folder to take home. The foldercontains suggestions for theparent as they read the book to their child.Volunteers spend approximately one hour of their time, from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30a.m.
Lenoir City Elementary School, 203 Kelly Ln, Lenoir City, TN 37771, USA
This program brings the schoollibrary to the kindergarten classesat Lenoir City Elementary School. Once a week, on Thursdays duringthe school year, a cart stocked withlibrary books is placed outside each classroom door (one cart for eachclassroom). Each member is assigned to a cart, serving as the “librarian.”Prior to the school start each childis permitted to search for a book, take the library card out of the pocket andhand it to the member who then records name and date of the child.The child’s teacherwill them providea folder to take home. The foldercontains suggestions for theparent as they read the book to their child.Volunteers spend approximately one hour of their time, from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30a.m.
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
Lenoir City Elementary School, 203 Kelly Ln, Lenoir City, TN 37771, USA
This program brings the schoollibrary to the kindergarten classesat Lenoir City Elementary School. Once a week, on Thursdays duringthe school year, a cart stocked withlibrary books is placed outside each classroom door (one cart for eachclassroom). Each member is assigned to a cart, serving as the “librarian.”Prior to the school start each childis permitted to search for a book, take the library card out of the pocket andhand it to the member who then records name and date of the child.The child’s teacherwill them providea folder to take home. The foldercontains suggestions for theparent as they read the book to their child.Volunteers spend approximately one hour of their time, from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30a.m.
Lenoir City Elementary School, 203 Kelly Ln, Lenoir City, TN 37771, USA
This program brings the schoollibrary to the kindergarten classesat Lenoir City Elementary School. Once a week, on Thursdays duringthe school year, a cart stocked withlibrary books is placed outside each classroom door (one cart for eachclassroom). Each member is assigned to a cart, serving as the “librarian.”Prior to the school start each childis permitted to search for a book, take the library card out of the pocket andhand it to the member who then records name and date of the child.The child’s teacherwill them providea folder to take home. The foldercontains suggestions for theparent as they read the book to their child.Volunteers spend approximately one hour of their time, from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30a.m.
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting. https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Lenoir City Elementary School, 203 Kelly Ln, Lenoir City, TN 37771, USA
This program brings the schoollibrary to the kindergarten classesat Lenoir City Elementary School. Once a week, on Thursdays duringthe school year, a cart stocked withlibrary books is placed outside each classroom door (one cart for eachclassroom). Each member is assigned to a cart, serving as the “librarian.”Prior to the school start each childis permitted to search for a book, take the library card out of the pocket andhand it to the member who then records name and date of the child.The child’s teacherwill them providea folder to take home. The foldercontains suggestions for theparent as they read the book to their child.Volunteers spend approximately one hour of their time, from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30a.m.
Lenoir City Elementary School, 203 Kelly Ln, Lenoir City, TN 37771, USA
This program brings the schoollibrary to the kindergarten classesat Lenoir City Elementary School. Once a week, on Thursdays duringthe school year, a cart stocked withlibrary books is placed outside each classroom door (one cart for eachclassroom). Each member is assigned to a cart, serving as the “librarian.”Prior to the school start each childis permitted to search for a book, take the library card out of the pocket andhand it to the member who then records name and date of the child.The child’s teacherwill them providea folder to take home. The foldercontains suggestions for theparent as they read the book to their child.Volunteers spend approximately one hour of their time, from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30a.m.
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
Lenoir City Elementary School, 203 Kelly Ln, Lenoir City, TN 37771, USA
This program brings the schoollibrary to the kindergarten classesat Lenoir City Elementary School. Once a week, on Thursdays duringthe school year, a cart stocked withlibrary books is placed outside each classroom door (one cart for eachclassroom). Each member is assigned to a cart, serving as the “librarian.”Prior to the school start each childis permitted to search for a book, take the library card out of the pocket andhand it to the member who then records name and date of the child.The child’s teacherwill them providea folder to take home. The foldercontains suggestions for theparent as they read the book to their child.Volunteers spend approximately one hour of their time, from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30a.m.
Lenoir City Elementary School, 203 Kelly Ln, Lenoir City, TN 37771, USA
This program brings the schoollibrary to the kindergarten classesat Lenoir City Elementary School. Once a week, on Thursdays duringthe school year, a cart stocked withlibrary books is placed outside each classroom door (one cart for eachclassroom). Each member is assigned to a cart, serving as the “librarian.”Prior to the school start each childis permitted to search for a book, take the library card out of the pocket andhand it to the member who then records name and date of the child.The child’s teacherwill them providea folder to take home. The foldercontains suggestions for theparent as they read the book to their child.Volunteers spend approximately one hour of their time, from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30a.m.
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting. https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Lenoir City Elementary School, 203 Kelly Ln, Lenoir City, TN 37771, USA
This program brings the schoollibrary to the kindergarten classesat Lenoir City Elementary School. Once a week, on Thursdays duringthe school year, a cart stocked withlibrary books is placed outside each classroom door (one cart for eachclassroom). Each member is assigned to a cart, serving as the “librarian.”Prior to the school start each childis permitted to search for a book, take the library card out of the pocket andhand it to the member who then records name and date of the child.The child’s teacherwill them providea folder to take home. The foldercontains suggestions for theparent as they read the book to their child.Volunteers spend approximately one hour of their time, from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30a.m.
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting. https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting. https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting. https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting. https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting. https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting. https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting. https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting. https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
Our meetings are open to all. Our programs include guest speakers from all walks of life. Their presentations are educational and entertaining.
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us. Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting. https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Lions Academy
International Club Project
Founded in 1998 the Lions Academy is a private school. Located in Isiolo County, Kenya. Northern Kenya has semi-arid conditions, with infertile soils not suitable for growing crops. It is hot and dry. The yearly rains are unreliable. The region is unfavorable for economic development. Many people earn a small salary well below the poverty line. Life is challenging, HIV Aids is epidemic, touching and ruining a majority of families. The region lives in a state of constant unrest.
Harriet Nkatha, the proprietor, pressed the need for a boarding facility for disadvantaged and orphaned children in the area. The County Government donated a 5 acre piece of land for development of the facility.
What began as a kindergarten school, Lions Academy has grown tremendously over the years. Enrollment fluctuates but currently the school has a total of 57 boys and 64 girls. 25 of the children are orphans, the remainder are day students. The children range in ages from 5 to 14. There is a staff of 13 teachers, a cook, 2 night guards and the head mistress, Harriet Nkatha, who takes care of the boarders.
In 2007 the Lions Academy moved from a small leased facility to a newly built school. The school was funded by two members from Kiwanis of Tellico Village. The school has been faced with many obstacles over the years. Floods, drought, building collapse, theft but they have endured. Three new building were completed in 2019. The government officials approved the new construction. They have, however, requested one additional building be erected.
Lions Academy has been a happy Christian environment and the school follows the national syllabus. The students are taught basic life skills such as knitting, sewing and farming. A number of the Lions Academy pupils have gone on to join good high schools and public universities in Kenya. Each year the school has ranked very high academically and achieved first place in 2008. It ranked ninth in the country in the national drama competition. the children are well disciplined. They take their education seriously, realizing that doing well in school is their only way out of poverty.
The students are fed three meals a day, one of which is porridge. Food prices continue to rise every year, stressing the budget. The school has a Management Committee which oversees the curriculum, financial concerns and management. The student tuition fees that are collected, unfortunately, do not cover all expenses.Local and national funding for the school is non-existent. Lions Academy must rely on donations from friends and tourists.
The school’s strength and vitality come from Head Mistress, Harriet Nkatha. She has dedicated her life to helping the unfortunate children of Kenya. She too comes from a very humble beginning. Harriet strives to provide a better life for the children who have come from the streets or are orphaned. The students have great dreams. They work hard to achieve their goals.
With the help of God, prayers and assistance of others, the Lions Academy will survive !
What's Coming Up...
Lending Library at Lenoir City Elementary School
This program brings the schoollibrary to the kindergarten classesat Lenoir City Elementary School. Once a week, on Thursdays duringthe school year, a cart stocked withlibrary books is placed outside each classroom door (one cart for eachclassroom). Each member is assigned to a cart, serving as the “librarian.”Prior to the school start each childis permitted to search for a book, take the library card out of the pocket andhand it to the member who then records name and date of the child.The child’s teacherwill them providea folder to take home. The foldercontains suggestions for theparent as they read the book to their child.Volunteers spend approximately one hour of their time, from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30a.m.
Lenoir City Elementary School Book Fair
New Villagers - Kiwanis Table
Lenoir City Elementary School Book Fair
Lenoir City Elementary School Book Fair
Lenoir City Elementary School Book Fair
Lenoir City Elementary School Book Fair
Commodity Food Distribution
Volunteersmeet at the War Memorial Building in Lenoir City. Packers arrive at 9 a.m.They pack bags of the surplus food; averaging3 bags per individuals.
Driversarrive at 10 a.m. They pack the bags of food into their Vans, Pickup Trucks orSUV anddeliver the bags to the designated recipients.
Lenoir City Elementary School Book Fair
Lending Library at Lenoir City Elementary School
This program brings the schoollibrary to the kindergarten classesat Lenoir City Elementary School. Once a week, on Thursdays duringthe school year, a cart stocked withlibrary books is placed outside each classroom door (one cart for eachclassroom). Each member is assigned to a cart, serving as the “librarian.”Prior to the school start each childis permitted to search for a book, take the library card out of the pocket andhand it to the member who then records name and date of the child.The child’s teacherwill them providea folder to take home. The foldercontains suggestions for theparent as they read the book to their child.Volunteers spend approximately one hour of their time, from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30a.m.
Lenoir City Elementary School Book Fair
Lenoir City Elementary School Book Fair
Lenoir City Elementary School Book Fair
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed.
Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Board Meeting
Lending Library at Lenoir City Elementary School
This program brings the schoollibrary to the kindergarten classesat Lenoir City Elementary School. Once a week, on Thursdays duringthe school year, a cart stocked withlibrary books is placed outside each classroom door (one cart for eachclassroom). Each member is assigned to a cart, serving as the “librarian.”Prior to the school start each childis permitted to search for a book, take the library card out of the pocket andhand it to the member who then records name and date of the child.The child’s teacherwill them providea folder to take home. The foldercontains suggestions for theparent as they read the book to their child.Volunteers spend approximately one hour of their time, from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30a.m.
Ladies Tea At The Neighborhood
Lending Library at Lenoir City Elementary School
This program brings the schoollibrary to the kindergarten classesat Lenoir City Elementary School. Once a week, on Thursdays duringthe school year, a cart stocked withlibrary books is placed outside each classroom door (one cart for eachclassroom). Each member is assigned to a cart, serving as the “librarian.”Prior to the school start each childis permitted to search for a book, take the library card out of the pocket andhand it to the member who then records name and date of the child.The child’s teacherwill them providea folder to take home. The foldercontains suggestions for theparent as they read the book to their child.Volunteers spend approximately one hour of their time, from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30a.m.
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Lending Library at Lenoir City Elementary School
This program brings the schoollibrary to the kindergarten classesat Lenoir City Elementary School. Once a week, on Thursdays duringthe school year, a cart stocked withlibrary books is placed outside each classroom door (one cart for eachclassroom). Each member is assigned to a cart, serving as the “librarian.”Prior to the school start each childis permitted to search for a book, take the library card out of the pocket andhand it to the member who then records name and date of the child.The child’s teacherwill them providea folder to take home. The foldercontains suggestions for theparent as they read the book to their child.Volunteers spend approximately one hour of their time, from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30a.m.
New Villagers - Kiwanis Table
Lending Library at Lenoir City Elementary School
This program brings the schoollibrary to the kindergarten classesat Lenoir City Elementary School. Once a week, on Thursdays duringthe school year, a cart stocked withlibrary books is placed outside each classroom door (one cart for eachclassroom). Each member is assigned to a cart, serving as the “librarian.”Prior to the school start each childis permitted to search for a book, take the library card out of the pocket andhand it to the member who then records name and date of the child.The child’s teacherwill them providea folder to take home. The foldercontains suggestions for theparent as they read the book to their child.Volunteers spend approximately one hour of their time, from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30a.m.
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed.
Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Board Meeting
Lending Library at Lenoir City Elementary School
This program brings the schoollibrary to the kindergarten classesat Lenoir City Elementary School. Once a week, on Thursdays duringthe school year, a cart stocked withlibrary books is placed outside each classroom door (one cart for eachclassroom). Each member is assigned to a cart, serving as the “librarian.”Prior to the school start each childis permitted to search for a book, take the library card out of the pocket andhand it to the member who then records name and date of the child.The child’s teacherwill them providea folder to take home. The foldercontains suggestions for theparent as they read the book to their child.Volunteers spend approximately one hour of their time, from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30a.m.
Ladies Tea At The Neighborhood
Lending Library at Lenoir City Elementary School
This program brings the schoollibrary to the kindergarten classesat Lenoir City Elementary School. Once a week, on Thursdays duringthe school year, a cart stocked withlibrary books is placed outside each classroom door (one cart for eachclassroom). Each member is assigned to a cart, serving as the “librarian.”Prior to the school start each childis permitted to search for a book, take the library card out of the pocket andhand it to the member who then records name and date of the child.The child’s teacherwill them providea folder to take home. The foldercontains suggestions for theparent as they read the book to their child.Volunteers spend approximately one hour of their time, from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30a.m.
Halloween
Lending Library at Lenoir City Elementary School
This program brings the schoollibrary to the kindergarten classesat Lenoir City Elementary School. Once a week, on Thursdays duringthe school year, a cart stocked withlibrary books is placed outside each classroom door (one cart for eachclassroom). Each member is assigned to a cart, serving as the “librarian.”Prior to the school start each childis permitted to search for a book, take the library card out of the pocket andhand it to the member who then records name and date of the child.The child’s teacherwill them providea folder to take home. The foldercontains suggestions for theparent as they read the book to their child.Volunteers spend approximately one hour of their time, from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30a.m.
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Lending Library at Lenoir City Elementary School
This program brings the schoollibrary to the kindergarten classesat Lenoir City Elementary School. Once a week, on Thursdays duringthe school year, a cart stocked withlibrary books is placed outside each classroom door (one cart for eachclassroom). Each member is assigned to a cart, serving as the “librarian.”Prior to the school start each childis permitted to search for a book, take the library card out of the pocket andhand it to the member who then records name and date of the child.The child’s teacherwill them providea folder to take home. The foldercontains suggestions for theparent as they read the book to their child.Volunteers spend approximately one hour of their time, from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30a.m.
New Villagers - Kiwanis Table
Lending Library at Lenoir City Elementary School
This program brings the schoollibrary to the kindergarten classesat Lenoir City Elementary School. Once a week, on Thursdays duringthe school year, a cart stocked withlibrary books is placed outside each classroom door (one cart for eachclassroom). Each member is assigned to a cart, serving as the “librarian.”Prior to the school start each childis permitted to search for a book, take the library card out of the pocket andhand it to the member who then records name and date of the child.The child’s teacherwill them providea folder to take home. The foldercontains suggestions for theparent as they read the book to their child.Volunteers spend approximately one hour of their time, from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30a.m.
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed.
Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Board Meeting
Lending Library at Lenoir City Elementary School
This program brings the schoollibrary to the kindergarten classesat Lenoir City Elementary School. Once a week, on Thursdays duringthe school year, a cart stocked withlibrary books is placed outside each classroom door (one cart for eachclassroom). Each member is assigned to a cart, serving as the “librarian.”Prior to the school start each childis permitted to search for a book, take the library card out of the pocket andhand it to the member who then records name and date of the child.The child’s teacherwill them providea folder to take home. The foldercontains suggestions for theparent as they read the book to their child.Volunteers spend approximately one hour of their time, from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30a.m.
Ladies Tea At The Neighborhood
Lending Library at Lenoir City Elementary School
This program brings the schoollibrary to the kindergarten classesat Lenoir City Elementary School. Once a week, on Thursdays duringthe school year, a cart stocked withlibrary books is placed outside each classroom door (one cart for eachclassroom). Each member is assigned to a cart, serving as the “librarian.”Prior to the school start each childis permitted to search for a book, take the library card out of the pocket andhand it to the member who then records name and date of the child.The child’s teacherwill them providea folder to take home. The foldercontains suggestions for theparent as they read the book to their child.Volunteers spend approximately one hour of their time, from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30a.m.
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Lending Library at Lenoir City Elementary School
This program brings the schoollibrary to the kindergarten classesat Lenoir City Elementary School. Once a week, on Thursdays duringthe school year, a cart stocked withlibrary books is placed outside each classroom door (one cart for eachclassroom). Each member is assigned to a cart, serving as the “librarian.”Prior to the school start each childis permitted to search for a book, take the library card out of the pocket andhand it to the member who then records name and date of the child.The child’s teacherwill them providea folder to take home. The foldercontains suggestions for theparent as they read the book to their child.Volunteers spend approximately one hour of their time, from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30a.m.
New Villagers - Kiwanis Table
Lending Library at Lenoir City Elementary School
This program brings the schoollibrary to the kindergarten classesat Lenoir City Elementary School. Once a week, on Thursdays duringthe school year, a cart stocked withlibrary books is placed outside each classroom door (one cart for eachclassroom). Each member is assigned to a cart, serving as the “librarian.”Prior to the school start each childis permitted to search for a book, take the library card out of the pocket andhand it to the member who then records name and date of the child.The child’s teacherwill them providea folder to take home. The foldercontains suggestions for theparent as they read the book to their child.Volunteers spend approximately one hour of their time, from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30a.m.
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed.
Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Board Meeting
Lending Library at Lenoir City Elementary School
This program brings the schoollibrary to the kindergarten classesat Lenoir City Elementary School. Once a week, on Thursdays duringthe school year, a cart stocked withlibrary books is placed outside each classroom door (one cart for eachclassroom). Each member is assigned to a cart, serving as the “librarian.”Prior to the school start each childis permitted to search for a book, take the library card out of the pocket andhand it to the member who then records name and date of the child.The child’s teacherwill them providea folder to take home. The foldercontains suggestions for theparent as they read the book to their child.Volunteers spend approximately one hour of their time, from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30a.m.
Christmas Eve
Ladies Tea At The Neighborhood
Christmas Day
New Year's Eve
New Year's Day
New Villagers - Kiwanis Table
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed.
Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Board Meeting
Ladies Tea At The Neighborhood
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
New Villagers - Kiwanis Table
Valentine's Day
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed.
Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Board Meeting
Ladies Tea At The Neighborhood
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
New Villagers - Kiwanis Table
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed.
Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Board Meeting
Ladies Tea At The Neighborhood
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
New Villagers - Kiwanis Table
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed.
Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Board Meeting
Ladies Tea At The Neighborhood
New Villagers - Kiwanis Table
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed.
Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Board Meeting
Ladies Tea At The Neighborhood
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
New Villagers - Kiwanis Table
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed.
Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Board Meeting
Ladies Tea At The Neighborhood
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
New Villagers - Kiwanis Table
Independence Day
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed.
Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Board Meeting
Ladies Tea At The Neighborhood
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
New Villagers - Kiwanis Table
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed.
Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Board Meeting
Ladies Tea At The Neighborhood
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed. Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to see who will be our guest speaker.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
New Villagers - Kiwanis Table
Regular Meeting
Club accomplishments, upcoming projects and events are discussed.
Not a member? Come join us and discover what Kiwanis is all about. As our guest, lunch is on us.
Click on the link below to view who will be our guest speaker for this meeting.
https://k15626.site.kiwanis.org/regular-meetings/
Board Meeting
Ladies Tea At The Neighborhood
New Villagers - Kiwanis Table
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