NISSII CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Nissii Christian Academy is a child right focused organization that upholds well -being of the children and conserves the environment to retain the dignity of the Mother Earth. We work closely with the community members, specifically women, youths, children and volunteers.
We further collaborate and work in liaison with the government agencies ,local CBO(Community based organizations)/NGOs and local faith based organizations, as key stake holders to enable us meet both our short and long term objectives NISSI Christian academy -Integrated Community Project is a Non –profit , Non- political organization
The project is located at Kisui village, Gembe West Location, Nyanza Province in Western part of Kenya along the shores of Lake Victoria the region is inhabited by the Luo community.
The community is still attached to traditional practices which among them include women inheritance, stereotype attitude towards women ,gender imbalances, high dependency ratio attributed to extended family ties.- (the culture of brotherhood,) polygamous family patterns and multiple sexual partners. HIV/AIDS prevalence rate stands at 43%. This further attributes to high number of orphans. Poverty level in this region is one of the highest in Kenya with very little or non- saving due to high unemployment rate among the youths
Most of the children are under fed, this attributes to several related diseases but the community is welcoming, loving and kind. Peasant farming, charcoal burning leading high level of deforestation, lowering the dignity of the Mother Earth, traditional fishing methods and micro business practices are the major economic activities in this area. Insecurity (ethnicity division and classes) and other forms of illness attributed to poor and inadequate health facilities further affect the region. The situation is heart touching and goes beyond paper explanation. Come and feel!!!! Our slogan: NISSI CHRISTIAN ACADEMY is US and OURS!! The slogan creates the sense of belonging to everyone both locally and internationally. We are one family!!
Nissii Christian Academy has come in-front to safe guard the children and the environment. The project seeks for partners both international and local organization or individual well-wishers or cooperate or volunteers either short or long term basis jointly work as we work towards creation of HOPE and FUTURE to the children and the community. We also welcome any form of donations ( cash or in-kind) , kindly contact for details on this.
NISSII CHRISTIAN ACADEMY being the boiling point and an agent for global change , the project will create a platform for round table dialogue for the partners /volunteers to discuss global issues like climate change, gender streaming, health and insecurity, food security, unemployment, deforestation among others while setting forward looking path to enable us realize the Sustainable Development Goals. Be part of these great ideas and change the world.
Nissii Christian Academy bridges the socio-economic gap by providing holistic education and providing a home like atmosphere to the children by offering other basic needs which Include, food, clothing, shelter, medical and social care. Our curriculum is adjusted to incorporate practical and talent building programs which include art-work (drawing, weaving, knitting, dressmaking /tailoring, basketry, cookery, agriculture) and sporting activities (football, athletics and music)
Our curriculum further includes gardening, entrepreneurial skills, health education, and adulthood education. We always welcome volunteers and all people who are willing to make either short or long term relationship with the school. Through this program, the volunteers are given the opportunity to participate in the school daily activities, interact with the members of community, and learn the local Luo community culture, language, and cooking style with a view to bridge the intercultural gap The volunteers are offered free accommodation , a single private room with a blanket, bed, mosquito , electricity, and safe water. The volunteer will be provided with our local food ,leaving with us a family .This will form part of the cultural exchange.
NISSII CHRITIAN ACADEMY involves providing a safe, fun and creative environment for the local children providing them with educational foundation and helping them to develop to their full potential. We are looking for partners/volunteers to jointly work with us and our community to CREATE HOPE and future besides a conducive environment for living /learning to the children and further provide educational training through games, arts and crafts, and help create a fun, and safe platform for the children.
In return the volunteers will experience the sights and feel the tough of one of the most beautiful regions in the world in your free time.
The volunteers are helped to overcome the foreign environment cultural shock by having to freely interact with the community and also daily moral and social support by the coordinator and other project members. NISSII Christian Academy promotes Community Based Tourism (CBT); the volunteers are attached with the community members for the whole period of stay. This saves the volunteers from spending huge sums of money in hotels/guest houses and gives the opportunity to develop long term personal relationship with the families. There is a lot fun in this relationship. The volunteers become family members. Nissii Christian Academy creates a platform for people.
• With great skills and an interest in Eco village living
• Can work independently and consistently
• Have a sense of adventure and are flexible with new cultures
. Want to make a contribution in the world
The volunteers get the chance to visit local and international Kenya’s tourist attraction cites which include beautiful bird sceneries, games parks, swimming in Lake Victoria.
NISSII Christian Academy provides a NEW HOME FOR THE VOLUNTEERS outside their original homes. The project appeals for volunteers who are willing to fund raise for the project to enable us feed, buy clothes, learning supplies. medical costs and other upcoming costs for the children other upcoming costs for the children.
MOTTO
Creative Education for Self Responsibility
VISION
-To be a distinctive institution that provides quality education and training relevant to the individual and the society.
MISSION
-To provide high standards of teaching, learning and training, a conducive learning and working environment.
-To involve various local community major groups namely, youths, women, intellectuals, professionals of various cadres, and to be practical, innovative and relevant to societal and aspirations.
CORE VALUES
NISSI CHRISTIAN Academy is driven by core values that include; networking principles of honesty, integrity, accountability, transparency, excellence, fairness and concern for others, that is inclusive education relevant to today’s kaleidoscopic society.
PHILOSOPHY
Creative, scientific, technological and innovative thinking in response to community needs and service delivery to mankind and environment their original homes
The volunteers get the opportunity to interact with the local community in nature conservation practices, organic farming, and initiate community project through participatory approach, This gives both the community and volunteers the opportunity to learn new cultures and sense of oneness and form a global village. The volunteers eat locally available foods , . We promote activities like organic organic farming, permaculture , tree planting , child care and community support initiatives. we welcome other ECO VILLAGE members to our project where they will get the best opportunity to interact with children and the communty . We grow vegetable, potatoes, maize and cassava , opinions,I think that we can live a self-reliable life in the village. We can work with what is within our reach, that is, the resources that surround us so that we can take advantage of the land that was given to us and use it in the most productive way. We can repair the damages done to nature and restore a healthy environment that provides us with sufficient and healthy food. Moreover, we can generate almost anything in the village and live off-the-grid. In this way, people can find meaning in living in the village and will not have to leave to the cities or abroad.
It is my personal belief that it is our duty to care for the future of our children and allow generations to come to continue to be self-sufficient and master of their own social, cultural and economic lives and operates on the principle of UNITY as a strength and holds the village together hence , have common goals, and support each other. Each person in this project has a specific tasks or special role and be empowered, seen and heard.
Members openly participate in decisions that affect their own lives and that of the community. They should be endowed with responsibilities for their land and community. This will give them a deep feeling of belonging and of self-control over their lives.
From history our grand parents were self-sufficient and survived without modern food this gives us confidence in our community. They were much better, long lived and healthier than people are living today. They helped each other to survive in a simple and sustainable way of living by using what was available around them, without hustle to exchange with silver and gold for food.
Membership & Visitors
• Current members: 50
• Open to new members
• Open to visitors-volunteers
Our organization is clear headed with the chairman , 7 committee members and day today activities are coordinated by the project Manager
Our Ecovillage project avails a platform aiming at a world of empowered citizens and communities, designing and implementing their own pathways to a sustainable future, and building bridges of hope and international solidarity through education and advocacy in global partnership with eco villages and all those involved
Our project targets
1.To advance the education of individuals from all walks of life by sharing the experience and best practices gained from the networks of ecovillages and sustainable communities worldwide.
2. To recognize human rights, conflict resolution, and reconciliation by empowering local communities to interact globally, while promoting a culture of mutual acceptance and respect, effective communications, and cross-cultural outreach.
3. To advance environmental protection globally by serving as a think tank, incubator, international partner organization, and catalyst for projects that expedite the shift to sustainable and resilient lifestyles.
4. To advance citizen and community participation in local decision-making, influencing policy-makers, and educating the public, to accelerate the transition to sustainable living