You've already met Davis, Tirus, and Anna. Now, we'd like to introduce Rachel Njagi, our new Head Teacher (principal) at Canopy Life Academy. She joined us in January and has been busy helping us navigate the school registration in our new county as well as putting order and systems in place for our students. Anna [...]
Whoa! Can you believe it?! Term 1 has come to an end and our students are heading home for a few weeks while our staff is getting a much-needed break. In case you're not familiar with our school calendar, a school year in Kenya runs from January to December. Our students have breaks in April, [...]
Our 2019 school year has already been overflowing with exciting changes on campus! Our students returned to campus mid-January. One month later, we received our drilling permit, and within a day, the equipment was on site ready to drill. The word on the barabara (That's Swahili for "street.") is that the kids are so excited, [...]
This February is a BIG month for Sponsorship. We want to connect you and a student at Canopy Life in a meaningful, life-changing way. Sponsorship is one of the most powerful, life-changing ways to be generous. Not only does it radically impact the life of a student in Kenya, but it can also have long-lasting [...]
Month O' Sponsorship This February is a BIG month for Sponsorship. We want to connect you and a student at Canopy Life in a meaningful, life-changing way. Sponsorship is one of the most powerful, life-changing ways to be generous. Not only does it radically impact the life of a student in Kenya, but it can [...]
Friday, January 18, 2019 was an incredible day as we dedicated our new home/campus to the Lord. We have been in awe of God's goodness as He has provided not only a way forward for Canopy Life Academy, but also a place of beauty and peace. The new home is beautiful and situated in [...]
There's some kind of magic that happens when you visit a Canopy Life student's community. Picture a beautiful, sunny day. On the way to your destination, you meet some friendly community members- some carrying firewood, some making their way to work or to a neighbor's house. The kids stop to say hello, and then they're [...]
If you ever had a need for elephant toothpaste, it's while you're in Kenya. Those guys are everywhere on safari! But really, if you're looking for something fun and exciting to do with the kids over the holidays, elephant toothpaste will not disappoint. You may already have the ingredients in your kitchen cabinet! So, here's [...]
At Canopy Life Academy, our staff and campus culture is unlike any other. It is defined by beauty, innovation, connection and belonging. We collaborate, celebrate and champion each other’s causes to reach our common goal: to provide the curriculum, community and environments to develop Godly entrepreneurs. For the past few months, we have been searching for new staff members [...]
Today, we are celebrating our sponsors! Sponsors, you guys rock. You love our students well and inspire them to dream BIG dreams! You brighten the days of our students through your letters, photos, Sponsor Box surprises, and prayers. Thank you for all that you do! At Canopy Life Academy, we believe children learn best in [...]