By John Roccanova | Volunteer Fundraiser
Dear Supporters,
How are carrots and computers linked? The organic garden being planned for Bugeng'i Primary School will not only produce carrots and other nutritious vegetables for student lunches, but also funding for computer education classes. Some of the vegetables raised will be sold to cover program costs.
Grow Against Poverty has partnered with TechLitAfrica, a nonprofit started by Nelly Cheboi, CNN’s 2022 Hero of the Year, for this program. A teacher, curriculum and computers will be provided.
Fields for Greens is already active in eight schools. Your support has provided seeds, fertilizer and instruction in organic gardening techniques. Plans are to grow sweet potatoes and fruit trees at several of these established gardens.
Students have benefitted from school lunches with the inclusion of fresh produce such as carrots and African kale. School lunch is often the most nutritious meal of the day for many students. Attendance and academic performance have improved at all participating schools.
Thanks again for your supporting Green Fields as well as Pedal Power for Kenyan Education and Prevent Period Poverty.
John Roccanova
Volunteer Fundraiser
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