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 !
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, USA
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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.
Thank you to our members for another successful quarterly Commodities Packing and Delivery to residents at Spring Place Apartments, Lenoir City. Those receiving food are primarily low-income elderly or handicapped that are unable to pick up the food themselves. Today, March 28, 2023, your kindness and dedication, has made a difference to those in need. ... See MoreSee Less
Our Kiwanis Club was honored to be a part of this presentation. This is our 26th Buddy Bench since we began this project 3 years ago. ... See MoreSee Less
Thank you to our Guest Speaker, Alex Miller. Alex is the CEO and Chairman of the Board of Lick Skillet Farms located in New Market, TN. His presentation left our members speechless. Please take the time to visit the website and support our local farmers. lickskillet.farm/... See MoreSee Less
Check out our video from the Robotics Competition held Friday, March 10th, 2023. What an incredible, talented group of students. An event to remember. Congratulation to all the participants. ... See MoreSee Less
Read Across America celebration was March 10th, 2023 at Lenoir City Elementary School. Our members enjoyed their time reading to the students. It was fun and rewarding. The children were all "ears" as they listened and asked questions. Great Times indeed. ... See MoreSee Less
What are your plans for Friday, March 10th? Our Kiwanis members will be joining in the "Read Across America Program" reading to students at Lenoir City Elementary School. Members will also be attending the Robotics Competition at Loudon Middle School. An exciting, fun filled, rewarding Friday for sure! ... See MoreSee Less
Neither freezing temperatures, wind or rain can stop our members from doing what they do best! Volunteering to make a difference. Over 448 service hours were recorded for the months of January and February. When asked to help, they always respond with..... ... See MoreSee Less
Happy Valentine's Day from Key Club Members of Loudon High School to students at Loudon Elementary. The kids thoroughly enjoyed the time spent by the Key Clubbers reading to them. There aren't enough adjectives available to describe our Key Club Members! ... See MoreSee Less
A Year In Review - 2022. We hope you will take a few minutes to check out our video. Thank you to everyone who made last year a year to remember. ... See MoreSee Less
Twenty-third Buddy Bench Presented Dec. 16, 2022. Click the link to our website for information on Buddy Benches and all of our Kiwanis Club Projects. k15626.site.kiwanis.org/projects/... See MoreSee Less
Amazing accomplishment from a great Kiwanis club. If you live in the area consider joining Kiwanis Club of Tellico Village and get involved in making a difference…
A Time To Serve Together Concert Fundraiser proceeds were presented to 5 Charitable Organizations. The October 13th, 2022 concert was a collaboration between the Service Organizations; Kiwanis Club, Lions Club and the Rotary Club. The outcome from this enjoyable musical evening resulted in sales and donations totaling $7,500. On December 6th, 2022, the 5 charities each received a check in the amount of $1,500. The 3 service organizations look forward to working together on another fundraiser in the future. ... See MoreSee Less
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 !
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Thank you to our members for another successful quarterly Commodities Packing and Delivery to residents at Spring Place Apartments, Lenoir City. Those receiving food are primarily low-income elderly or handicapped that are unable to pick up the food themselves. Today, March 28, 2023, your kindness and dedication, has made a difference to those in need. ... See MoreSee Less
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Our Kiwanis Club was honored to be a part of this presentation. This is our 26th Buddy Bench since we began this project 3 years ago. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you to our Guest Speaker, Alex Miller. Alex is the CEO and Chairman of the Board of Lick Skillet Farms located in New Market, TN. His presentation left our members speechless. Please take the time to visit the website and support our local farmers. lickskillet.farm/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Check out our video from the Robotics Competition held Friday, March 10th, 2023. What an incredible, talented group of students. An event to remember. Congratulation to all the participants. ... See MoreSee Less
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Read Across America celebration was March 10th, 2023 at Lenoir City Elementary School. Our members enjoyed their time reading to the students. It was fun and rewarding. The children were all "ears" as they listened and asked questions. Great Times indeed. ... See MoreSee Less
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What are your plans for Friday, March 10th? Our Kiwanis members will be joining in the "Read Across America Program" reading to students at Lenoir City Elementary School. Members will also be attending the Robotics Competition at Loudon Middle School.
An exciting, fun filled, rewarding Friday for sure! ... See MoreSee Less
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Neither freezing temperatures, wind or rain can stop our members from doing what they do best! Volunteering to make a difference. Over 448 service hours were recorded for the months of January and February. When asked to help, they always respond with..... ... See MoreSee Less
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Today is Make Someone Happy Day! Bring a smile to someone with a random act of kindness! ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy Valentine's Day from Key Club Members of Loudon High School to students at Loudon Elementary. The kids thoroughly enjoyed the time spent by the Key Clubbers reading to them. There aren't enough adjectives available to describe our Key Club Members! ... See MoreSee Less
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Our Key Club at Loudon HS is the BEST. They have a great advisor in Dr. Sarah Kile!!!
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Loudon High School Key Club Members don't know the meaning of slowing down! ... See MoreSee Less
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Trout in The Classroom Project is up and running for 2023! ... See MoreSee Less
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What a great project. Great job Kiwanis Club of Tellico Village!!!
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My bad. I provided the names and it is Dillon, not Dylan. Sorry Dillon. Way to go KEY CLUB!!!
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A Year In Review - 2022. We hope you will take a few minutes to check out our video. Thank you to everyone who made last year a year to remember. ... See MoreSee Less
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From our Kiwanis Family to yours, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Healthy, Happy New Year. ... See MoreSee Less
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Ladies Tea at The Neighborhood Christmas Celebration. Complete with hot tea, baked goodies and caroling.
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Kiwanis Elves deliver an early Christmas Gift to a very special little girl. ... See MoreSee Less
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Twenty-third Buddy Bench Presented Dec. 16, 2022.
Click the link to our website for information on Buddy Benches and all of our Kiwanis Club Projects.
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Amazing accomplishment from a great Kiwanis club. If you live in the area consider joining Kiwanis Club of Tellico Village and get involved in making a difference…
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A Time To Serve Together Concert Fundraiser proceeds were presented to 5 Charitable Organizations.
The October 13th, 2022 concert was a collaboration between the Service Organizations; Kiwanis Club, Lions Club and the Rotary Club.
The outcome from this enjoyable musical evening resulted in sales and donations totaling $7,500.
On December 6th, 2022, the 5 charities each received a check in the amount of $1,500.
The 3 service organizations look forward to working together on another fundraiser in the future. ... See MoreSee Less
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