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Akiba School
History
The Akiba School child sponsorship program began in 2001. At that time, two young men from The Falls Church Anglican were in Nairobi teaching at the Akiba School and volunteering at the Light and Power Center (L&P) for street children. It quickly became apparent to them that there were many kids at L&P who would love to go to school, but were unable to pay the necessary fees. And so the sponsorship program was born. As more people from TFCA visited the Akiba School, they also became sponsors and returned to the States sharing stories about the many children who desired to go to school…and this led many others to decide to sponsor Kenyan children as well. Now, there are over 80 children sponsored!
The Sponsorship Program
An exciting part of this program is that it is not merely about money, but also about developing a relationship with each child. We are convinced that the program is a powerful way to serve the less fortunate, as the school sponsorship fees are not merely impacting the child, but also the child’s family, the school and the teachers. The sponsored child is lifted out of a life on the streets and given hope and a good education, and the Akiba School is given consistent financial support (ensuring that the teachers can be paid). Consequently, the teachers can be active participants in the local economy and send their children to school as well. The program becomes a waterfall of blessing!
How To Become A Sponsor
Email: akibaschool@gmail.com
Donation Details
It only costs $450 a year to support one child’s education. This includes tuition, uniforms, lunch, shoes, a book bag, school supplies, medical treatment (if necessary), computer classes, and stationery/stamps.
All donations are tax-deductible. If necessary, checks may be sent biannually or quarterly. Please make your check out to The Falls Church Anglican and write Akiba School in the memo line. Send your check to:
Falls Church, VA 22040
Correspondence With Sponsored Children
The children are expected to write three letters each year to their sponsors. We hope that all of our sponsors will respond with letters of their own. Letters to your sponsored child can be mailed to:
AKIBA SCHOOL
P.O. BOX 386
00625 KANGEMI
NAIROBI, KENYA
Sponsors should NOT put their children’s names on the envelope, but should include the names on the letters. This way the headmaster can pick up the mail from the post office. The kids absolutely LOVE mail from their sponsors and will cherish each word written to them. Sponsors should also NOT send packages, as they are charged a tax that the school cannot afford.
Akiba Pictures
View our photo gallery of images from Akiba.
Questions?
If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Akiba Team at akibaschool@gmail.com.
The Akiba School child sponsorship program began in 2001. At that time, two young men from The Falls Church Anglican were in Nairobi teaching at the Akiba School and volunteering at the Light and Power Center (L&P) for street children. It quickly became apparent to them that there were many kids at L&P who would love to go to school, but were unable to pay the necessary fees. And so the sponsorship program was born. As more people from TFCA visited the Akiba School, they also became sponsors and returned to the States sharing stories about the many children who desired to go to school…and this led many others to decide to sponsor Kenyan children as well. Now, there are over 80 children sponsored!
The Sponsorship Program
An exciting part of this program is that it is not merely about money, but also about developing a relationship with each child. We are convinced that the program is a powerful way to serve the less fortunate, as the school sponsorship fees are not merely impacting the child, but also the child’s family, the school and the teachers. The sponsored child is lifted out of a life on the streets and given hope and a good education, and the Akiba School is given consistent financial support (ensuring that the teachers can be paid). Consequently, the teachers can be active participants in the local economy and send their children to school as well. The program becomes a waterfall of blessing!
How To Become A Sponsor
Email: akibaschool@gmail.com
Donation Details
It only costs $450 a year to support one child’s education. This includes tuition, uniforms, lunch, shoes, a book bag, school supplies, medical treatment (if necessary), computer classes, and stationery/stamps.
All donations are tax-deductible. If necessary, checks may be sent biannually or quarterly. Please make your check out to The Falls Church Anglican and write Akiba School in the memo line. Send your check to:
The Falls Church Anglican
Attn: Akiba Team
PO Box 690Falls Church, VA 22040
Correspondence With Sponsored Children
The children are expected to write three letters each year to their sponsors. We hope that all of our sponsors will respond with letters of their own. Letters to your sponsored child can be mailed to:
AKIBA SCHOOL
P.O. BOX 386
00625 KANGEMI
NAIROBI, KENYA
Sponsors should NOT put their children’s names on the envelope, but should include the names on the letters. This way the headmaster can pick up the mail from the post office. The kids absolutely LOVE mail from their sponsors and will cherish each word written to them. Sponsors should also NOT send packages, as they are charged a tax that the school cannot afford.
Akiba Pictures
View our photo gallery of images from Akiba.
Questions?
If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Akiba Team at akibaschool@gmail.com.
