The Founder
Lucy Kwekwe Ngala
Teacher since 2014
Chairperson of Widows Community Group.
Former Ecde coordinator at Highlight academy
My Motivation
The COVID-19 crisis in Kenya has devastated the economy and left many families jobless and children helpless. Having lost my parents at a young age and having raised seven siblings, I was inspired to help vulnerable children in need of protection.
I founded the Skillsway Academy and got the community, donors and sponsors on board to help these kids and give them the support they need to be successful in the long term.
Creative Team
Anthony Kahati
Teacher since 2013
Founder at Gof Nursery and Primary School - 2012
Coordinator at Heclife rescue centres 2024
Margaret Chiwai
Teacher since 2022
Loves Children.
Girl guide trainer
Eunice Mnyazi Chipanga
Cooker since 2022
Loves Children
Motherly caring
Our Story
Since 2020, we have rescued 36 children and aim to rescue at least 5 more each year.
Starting in a rented two-room house, we have now purchased a one-acre plot with the support of donors, grantors, and the community.
We’ve built two classrooms for 36 children, offering education from Day Care (2+ years) to Grade 2 (7+ years).
Our goal is to support these children through to secondary level.
Our Logo
The Skillsway Academy logo is a powerful representation of our mission and values.
It features the outline of Kenya, symbolizing our commitment to nurturing the country's future leaders. Within this shape, a child and a caring teacher are depicted, highlighting the importance of guidance and support in education.
At the center of the logo is an open book, representing knowledge and learning, with the initials "SA" standing for Skillsway Academy.
Our slogan, "We Care & Love Children," encapsulates our dedication to nurturing each child according to their unique talents and abilities.
Red: The color of blood stands for vitality and symbolizes the essential energy and basis of all life.
Green: The color of nature symbolizes fertility, growth and abundance and reflects the flourishing and development of all life.
Our Location
The Skillsway Academy is located on a 1.25 acre (approx. 5000 square metre) site in the south of the town of Malindi on the Kenyan coast.
We are only about 4.5 km and 15 minutes by car from the most beautiful beaches.
We have plenty of space on our own property for future school buildings, sports and playground facilities and accommodation.
Directions:
Skillsway Academy
80200 Malindi
County- Kilifi south
Sub-County Malindi
Location- Tanga
Area: Gahaleni- Keresha
Nearest building Galilaya Church.