The people behind the organization: in Kenya we are registered as an orphans home since September 2002. In the board we have as the Chairlady / director Irene Okech- Haveveld. Irene is assisted by her husband William Okech, The chief executive, a Kenyan who is like Irene devoted to give the children a better life. They don't live in the orphanage but together with son Joaquin 4 years and son Nathan 10 years in Mtwapa. They visit the home several times a week. They always try to be there when visitors are coming but due to other duties concerning safaris sometimes not possible to be present.

NGo Lioness Cubs Streetchildren of Kenya

Mama Irene ( Simba ) 
with the late Savannah                Papa William and Savannah                          Edna Elliott

The secretary is Catherine Mutua since the founding of the NGO already in charge. She enjoyed the NGO since 2002 and witnessed the developing from the orphanage when still working with the street children. Catherine is living in Nairobi but soon will move to Mombasa to assist more with the safaris so that Irene can start the workshop and be involved with the construction of the new orphanage in Kikambala.

 

Treasurer is Edna Elliott located in England. Edna Elliott is a passionate Kenya visitor and connected to our orphanage for some years. Spending most of her time in England to help Kenya travelers by giving useful advice and information she is a treasure to our home. Edna and her husband Brian are visiting our orphanage twice a year. She is promoting us a lot with sending visitors to the home. Edna lives in Plymouth England.

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The foundation in The Netherlands Lioness Cubs Centre ( L.C.C )

Irene Okech	Chairlady
Edna Elliott	Treasurer
Danielle Hassing	Secretary
Tessa van der Poel	Assistant Secretary
William Okech	Chief Executive

The staff of the orphanage:

Mama Jane                                  Rama the cook                         Mugaga junior caretaker

Mugaga is the assistant care taker in the home and Rama is the excellent cook and assist Mama Jane with the washing of the children's clothes! A hard worker with a joyful mood! Mama Jane is the mama of the house and is responsible for the general care of the children. Mama Jane is working with us since 2002. Rama will be in charge for cooking since April 2005. Mugaga is longer then one year with us.

Our new employee is Joseph Odhiambo. He has 18 years of experiences working with children in children's homes, and a teacher. He enjoyed us from November 1th and will work as the caretaker and manager of the home. He will help us to maintain the home, represent the home on our behalf and keep in touch with child officers and other Goverment authorities. We are very happy to welcome him in our home and wish him a long lasting and comfortable employment and cooperation!