Empowering Through Education

Helping the Maasai community build brighter futures and stronger foundations for generations to come.

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Teacher Salaries

The Kenyan government pays the salary for 7 teachers, including the head teacher. The Project pays salaries for 4 teachers. In Kenya, teachers are required to pay all of their professional development costs (fees, materials, transportation). The Project covers those costs for 5 teachers.

Instructional Materials

Prior to the summer of 2010, the school had virtually no resources. Teachers had a minimal number of materials, and students had none. The project purchases teacher resources as well as student materials. The ratio is currently one book to 7 students. The goal is to achieve a 1:1 ratio. Additional funds are needed to reach this goal.

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Desks, Chairs, and Cabinets

Due to increased enrollment, there is a desk shortage. Desks designed for 2 students are typically shared by 4. In some primary classrooms, children must sit on the floor or share chairs.

Our goal is to provide enough desks so every pair of students can share one comfortably.

Teachers currently have no cabinets to store their materials and student materials, often resulting in damage or loss. Our goal is to provide each teacher with a cabinet of their own.

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Approximate Annual School Fees

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Lemong'o Primary Day School

  • Grades kindergarten through 6
  • $30 per year
  • Grades 7 & 8 $75 per year
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Local Primary Day School

  • Grades K-8 with a higher rating and more rigorous curriculum
  • $175 per year
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Secondary Day School

  • High school
  • $200 per year
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Primary Boarding School

  • Elementary
  • $600 per year
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Secondary Boarding School

  • High school
  • $900 per year
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College or University

  • Costs vary with school and course of study
  • $6000 - $10,000 per year

Become a Tuition Sponsor for a Child

Many students in Lemong’o are only able to attend school through 8th grade. They all hope to attend high school, however very few parents are able to afford the school fees. Please contact us if you are interested in sponsoring a student.

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The Lemong'o Project
7314 Linden Drive, Anchorage, AK 99502 USA