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First Published on September 21, 2024 Jonathan and Eric discuss the spinach Standing in a modest vegetable garden just inland from Kilifi, Jonathan—our field coordinator—gestures proudly at rows of lush green spinach. It's healthy, vibrant, and nearly free of pests or disease. That’s not just good news for agriculture. It’s life-changing for the local community . According to Jonathan, “Just three spinach leaves sell for 20 Kenyan shillings at the market. A small garden bed l

First Published on September 21, 2024 Eric explains the foundation's work in Dutch "I’m standing here by the Indian Ocean.That sounds...

First Published September 21, 2024 Jonathan explains the irrigation project's progress When we first envisioned our irrigation project in Rare, we saw potential. Today, that vision is thriving—thanks to the incredible work of local women and the dedication of our team, including Jonathan Mativo, our program lead here in Kenya. This project is more than just a vegetable farm. It’s a sustainable model that empowers women, feeds households, and funds itself. What We're Growing T

A few months ago, we proudly shared photos and videos from our sister NGO in Kenya showing young women learning painting and plastering techniques. Today, we’re thrilled to share the full story and impact of that project — and it’s better than we could have imagined. In the summer of 2024, 21 girls took part in our first Local Skills Project , focused on painting and surface preparation. Over 12 days, they learned everything from measuring and designing to sanding, mixing col

First Published on August 21, 2024 Eric, Chairman. There are so many bright, capable Kenyan girls who never make it to secondary school....