THE GARDEN PROJECT
We are currently working to establish gardens at two of the schools we support. The aim of the schools is for these gardens to provide a bountiful supply of nutritious food that will supplement the diets of the learners. Land adjoining the schools has already been fenced off to keep animals out and we are now in the process of connecting to local water supplies from which water tanks can be filled and used to irrigate the dry land. The next step will be to prepare the soil for planting through the addition of fertilisers and pesticides as well as organic matter. It is our plan to sow the first seeds before the end of 2025. We then expect that the land will provide three harvests each year.
We are currently working to establish gardens at two of the schools we support. The aim of the schools is for these gardens to provide a bountiful supply of nutritious food that will supplement the diets of the learners. Land adjoining the schools has already been fenced off to keep animals out and we are now in the process of connecting to local water supplies from which water tanks can be filled and used to irrigate the dry land. The next step will be to prepare the soil for planting through the addition of fertilisers and pesticides as well as organic matter. It is our plan to sow the first seeds before the end of 2025. We then expect that the land will provide three harvests each year.
The land at Onangholo School where the garden will be developed
The land at Okathitu School where the garden will be developed
Early success! Learners harvesting pigeon peas grown in the gardens.
Tjihozu School has 1300 learners. We have helped them establish a chicken farm which provides daily chicken and eggs to eat. Surplus supplies are sold at market to provide income for food
Solar lights have been provided to communities lighting home and enabling learners to study after dark.
A bicycle workshop has been established where old bicycles are refurbished and sold cheaply helping communities and providing labour for those working there.
We have helped support local kindergartens giving the youngest the best start in life
When crops fail due to drought we have helped provide food for local communities and schools
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© Registered charity No. 1212117